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In 10 minutes daily, The Business of Tech delivers the latest IT services and MSP-focused news and commentary. Curated to stories that matter with commentary answering 'Why Do We Care?', channel veteran Dave Sobel brings you up to speed and provides resources to go deeper. With insights and analysis, this focused podcast focuses on the knowledge you need to be effective, profitable, and relevant.
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Jul 12, 2020 • 11min
The Cloud Eludes Most Providers... why?
Most providers think they are in the cloud already.. which isn't true. What are the three levels of cloud, what opportunity is being missed by only knowing about the first, and how are the tools failing to provide the answer.
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Jul 10, 2020 • 5min
Fri Jul 10 2020: PC Shipment and Compensation data out on the same day
Today PC Shipment Data https://www.channelpartnerinsight.com/news/4017660/key-info-idc-gartner-canalys-disagree-pc-market-growth-q2 https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/10/21319750/pc-shipments-coronavirus-pandemic-idc-gartner-q2-2020 Compensation data https://www.channele2e.com/business/finance/covid-19-pay-cuts/ AND Texting for business. https://blog.whatsapp.com/new-ways-to-reach-a-business-on-whatsapp
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Jul 9, 2020 • 5min
Jul 9 2020: Leadership lessons as ConnectWise layoffs staff
Today ConnectWise lays off staff and we get leadership lessons https://www.channelpartnerinsight.com/news/4017604/connectwise-ceo-confirms-cut-cent-workforce https://www.channelweb.co.uk/news/4017571/tough-day-connectwise-ceo-confirms-cent-workforce-cut https://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/connectwise-carries-out-large-scale-layoffs-due-to-covid-19?itc=refresh https://www.reddit.com/r/msp/comments/hntjvt/an_inside_view_of_connectwises_reduction_in_force/ Data on productivity gains https://www.hrdive.com/news/windowed-work-boosts-productivity-especially-among-parents/581126/ AND A tool to help with ransomware https://www.zdnet.com/article/free-decryptor-available-for-thiefquest-ransomware-victims/
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Jul 8, 2020 • 5min
Wed Jul 8: Data tracking public sentiment
Today Data tracking public sentiment https://thenextweb.com/world/2020/07/08/how-the-world-is-feeling-right-now-according-to-data/ Don’t be a jerk https://abc7.com/tech-ceo-michael-lofthouse-carmel-valley-ca-racist-solid-8-consulting-lucia-restaurant/6305306/ https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/channel-ceo-in-hot-water-after-racist-july-4-rant-in-california AND New ways to think about video meetings https://www.axios.com/microsoft-video-chat-eee1ada2-a0fe-4a54-8df1-2c08f2985faa.html https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/7/21314035/mmhmm-personal-video-presence-beta-phil-libin-sequoia-app
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Jul 7, 2020 • 5min
Tue Jul 6 2020: The Secret Service weighs in on MSPs
Today The Secret Service weighs in on MSP breaches https://www.zdnet.com/article/us-secret-service-reports-an-increase-in-hacked-managed-service-providers-msps/ https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252485768/MSP-Xchanging-attacked-in-ransomware-incident Robocalls! https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/07/robocalls-by-debt-collectors-are-illegal-again-thanks-to-supreme-court/ AND Where did the PPP money go?
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Jul 6, 2020 • 5min
Mon Jul 6 2020: UK and US market data -- which industries hit?
Today New market data from the UK and the US https://www.channelpro.co.uk/news/11805/coronavirus-causes-sharp-revenue-drop-for-smes https://www.channelfutures.com/business-models/comptia-hiring-up-tech-company-layoffs-slowed-in-june Edge browser rolls out to business and education https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/articles/upgrading-to-the-new-microsoft-edge-through-windows-update/m-p/1499724 AND Changing words in tech https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/2/21311330/twitter-engineers-master-slave-github-programming-racism
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Jul 5, 2020 • 11min
MSP Regulation is here... now who will lead?
Louisiana passes a law requiring MSPs and MSSPs to register and report cyber incidents and ransoms. This happened to the community, not with it. So, now what? What does regulation mean, and who will lead us? In this episode, Dave Sobel, host of the Business of Tech Podcast, breaks down his ultimate answer.. Support the show on patreon: patreon.com/mspradio
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Jul 3, 2020 • 7min
Fri Jul 3 2020: IT Glue's Nadir Merchant on the 2020 Data Report
An interview with IT Glue's GM Nadir Merchant on their 2020 findings around MSPs
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Jul 2, 2020 • 5min
Thur Jul 2 2020: Two reports on security show a strange dynamic
Today Pandemic closures https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/google-office-reopening-plans-further-delayed https://www.crn.com/news/mobility/apple-re-closing-another-30-u-s-stores-due-to-covid-19-report Zoom transparency https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/01/zoom-transparency-report-deadline/ Train your staff https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-launches-digital-skills-initiative-to-help-those-hit-by-the-covid-19-economy/ AND Two reports showing insights around security https://www.channele2e.com/influencers/the-balancing-act-of-remote-work-and-ransomware/ https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-research/incident-response-playbooks-ibm-findings/
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Jul 1, 2020 • 5min
Wed Jul 1 2020: Louisiana passes MSP Registation bill [Early release episode]
This episode released early, as there is one thing to know today. That law Secretary Ardoin previewed on this show? It’s here, and so let’s talk about what it is, with some initial insights on what it means. This is the Business of Tech.
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