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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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Jan 7, 2020 • 6min
Tues Jan 7 2020: Cloud Infrastructure growth, CES & Privacy, and Quantum Computing
Today Cloud computing over takes data centers https://www.crn.com/news/data-center/cloud-infrastructure-services-surpasses-data-center-spending-in-2019?itc=refresh First CES trend comes apparent https://www.wired.com/story/facebook-revamps-privacy-checkup-feature/ https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21050426/ring-control-center-privacy-dashboard-app-police-security-two-factor-ces-2020 https://www.securityweek.com/facebook-samsung-ring-unveil-new-privacy-security-tools-ces-2020 AND Quantum computing in 2020 https://www.wsj.com/articles/quantum-computing-remains-a-challenge-for-tech-firms-11578345473
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Jan 6, 2020 • 6min
Mon Jan 6 2020: Cybersecurity threats and data management
Today A roundup of the cybersecurity landscape as DHS issues warnings about threats from Iran https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-markets/americas/dhs-iran-cyberattack-warning/ https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-research/nearly-75-of-app-exploits-involve-microsoft-office/ https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-research/appriver-4q19-survey/ AND The Cambridge Analytica scandal may be much larger than we thought, and why you care https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jan/04/cambridge-analytica-data-leak-global-election-manipulation https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/06/facebook-data-misuse-and-voter-manipulation-back-in-the-frame-with-latest-cambridge-analytica-leaks/
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Jan 3, 2020 • 5min
Fri Jan 3 2020: Amazon & Google vs employees, Microsoft scores a win, and CES trends
Today Amazon and Google versus employees https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/01/02/amazon-threatens-fire-outspoken-employee-critics-its-environmental-policies/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/01/02/top-google-exec-pushed-company-commit-human-rights-then-google-pushed-him-out-he-says/ Microsoft scores a win against hackers https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/31/microsoft-says-north-korea-based-hackers-stealing-sensitive-information.html AND CES trends to watch https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/2/21042971/ces-2020-preview-predictions-4k-5g-8k-tv-intel-drones-pcs-gadgets https://www.cnet.com/news/ces-2020-preview/
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Jan 2, 2020 • 5min
Thurs Jan 02 2020: SMB data, US Military bans, and Google Health
Today Lenovo with some insight into SMB work experience https://news.lenovo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Lenovo-Forrester-SMB-EX-2019-Whitepaper.pdf https://www.hpe.com/content/dam/hpe/newsroom/NewsroomPDFs/HPE-2019-As-a-Service-Driving-Change-Report.pdf?cc=us&ll=en https://www.channele2e.com/business/small/technology-provisioning-lenovo-findings/ https://www.channele2e.com/technology/management/as-a-service-challenges/ Two bans in the US military https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/31/us-army-bans-tiktok-military-devices-signaling-growing-concern-about-apps-chinese-roots/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/pentagon-warns-military-members-dna-kits-pose-personal-and-operational-risks-173304318.html AND Google Health with an AI advancement against cancer https://www.axios.com/google-breast-cancer-detection-ai-9c955a07-b567-416a-9faf-823af4987d35.html
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Dec 31, 2019 • 6min
Tues Dec 31 2019: APT10, Pokemon Go, and California Privacy
Today APT10 hit harder than we thought https://www.channele2e.com/news/cloud-hopper-attacks-vs-msps/ Pokemon Go gives insight into AR https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/pokemon-canada-military-bases-1.5393774 https://www.statista.com/statistics/665640/pokemon-go-global-android-apple-users/ AND California’s privacy law hits tomorrow, and what you need to know https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/12/30/21030754/ccpa-california-privacy-law-rights-explained
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Dec 30, 2019 • 5min
Mon Dec 30 2019: Breaches, Apple Security, & Cyber Disclosures
Today Breaches, breaches, and more breaches. https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/compliance/patients-sue-after-ransomware-attacks/ https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/ransomware/wawa-data-breach-lawsuits https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/ransomware/pensacola-ransomware-attack-data-released https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/ransomware/telemarketing-agency-potemtial-layoffs Apple makes a change that brings security https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/24/apple-will-start-enforcing-its-mac-app-security-policy-in-februa/ AND DHS and Cyber Disclosure policies
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Dec 27, 2019 • 5min
Fri Dec 27 2019: Microsoft insights, Exoskeletons reveal, and 5G predictions
Today, three things we didn’t want to miss. Insight from Microsoft’s shareholder meeting https://www.businessinsider.com/satya-nadella-revealed-microsofts-edge-computing-strategy-2019-12 Robotic exoskeletons reveal an unlikely business model https://www.zdnet.com/article/robotic-exoskeletons-coming-to-a-factory-warehouse-or-army-near-you-soon/ AND 5G predictions from Forrester https://www.channele2e.com/technology/mobile/5g-rollout-strategies-a-timeline-guide
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Dec 24, 2019 • 5min
Tues Dec 24 2019: A TikTok Ban, Apple and Opensource, and Cats gets patched
Today TikTok banned by the Navy https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/19/india-gets-more-aggressive-with-internet-shutdowns-to-curb-protests/ https://www.cnet.com/news/us-navy-bans-tiktok-over-security-worries-says-report/ Apple open sources HomeKit, but why? https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/20/21031197/apple-homekit-smart-home-open-source-accessory-development-kit-adk-connected-home-over-ip https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/20/21031249/apple-satellite-technology-team-under-development-bloomberg-report AND Cats gets patched https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/22/cats-gets-new-special-effects-in-theaters
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Dec 23, 2019 • 6min
Mon Dec 23 2019: Smartphone tracking, Facebook, and Ring
Today The Smartphone tracking industry https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/19/opinion/location-tracking-cell-phone.html Two Facebook stories https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/19/21030043/facebook-os-custom-operating-system-android-reliance-self-sufficiency-ar-glasses https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/19/facebook-will-bar-posts-ads-that-spread-disinformation-about-us-census/ AND An update on Ring https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/carolinehaskins1/data-leak-exposes-personal-data-over-3000-ring-camera-users
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Dec 20, 2019 • 6min
Fri Dec 20 2019: Smart Homes, Facebook, Google Cloud, and Wawa
Today Hope for Smart Home integration https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/12/amazon-apple-google-and-the-zigbee-alliance-to-develop-connectivity-standard/ Facebook plans to try to dodge privacy laws https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/12/17/21024366/facebook-ccpa-pixel-web-tracker Google’s Cloud Platform plan https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/google-reportedly-set-ambitious-goal-and-possible-deadline-for-gcp AND Lessons to be learned as Wawa is hacked https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/19/wawa-card-hack/
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