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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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Dec 19, 2019 • 5min
Thurs Dec 19 2019: EU Rulings in the sharing economy, Google under more fire, and Data Science Staffing
Today Airbnb and Uber have different outcomes around regulation https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50851419 https://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2019/12/16/business/16reuters-eu-airbnb.html https://www.reuters.com/article/us-uber-britain/uber-submits-appeal-to-regain-london-taxi-licence-idUSKBN1YH1ST Google under fire for content moderation employees https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/16/21021005/google-youtube-moderators-ptsd-accenture-violent-disturbing-content-interviews-video AND Staffing patterns in data science https://www.zdnet.com/article/machine-learning-means-expanded-job-roles-for-developers/
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Dec 18, 2019 • 5min
Wed Dec 18 2019: IoT & Blockchain, Alexa revenues, and a new targeted attack
Today IoT and Blockchain, together like peanut butter and jelly. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/report-iot-and-blockchain-integration-is-booming-among-us-businesses/ How much money does Amazon make on Alexa? https://voicebot.ai/2019/12/16/amazon-brings-in-1-4-million-in-2019-of-alexa-skill-revenue-so-far-well-short-of-the-5-5-million-target-according-to-the-information/ AND Targeted online attacks against those with epilepsy https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50835214
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Dec 17, 2019 • 5min
Tues Dec 17 2019: Automation, Security, Bugs, and Planes!
Today Automation updates https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/12/11/20982652/robots-amazon-warehouse-jobs-automation https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/12/60percent-of-big-us-corporations-say-head-count-reduction-is-coming-in-2020.html Security Changes for G Suite and Office 365 https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/17/google-blocks-g-suite-access-less-secure-apps/ https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/office/blogs/end-of-support-for-basic-authentication-access-to-exchange-online-apis-for-office-365-customers/ Critical Chrome bug https://www.cnet.com/news/google-chrome-can-now-warn-you-in-real-time-if-youre-getting-phished/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/google-halts-chrome-79-rollout-on-android-after-bug-deletes-user-data/ AND The first electric commercial plane https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/11/commercial-electric-airplane-test-flight-harbour-air/
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Dec 16, 2019 • 6min
Mon Dec 16 2019: New Orleans Cyber Emergency, Net Neutrality, and Ring Camera hacks
Today New Orleans in a cybersecurity state of emergency https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/12/14/new-orleans-declares-state-of-emergency-following-cyber-attack New moves to reopen Net Neutrality https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/13/net-neutrality-supporters-ask-court-reconsider-ruling-that-upheld-fcc-repeal/ AND The Ring camera “hack” – where is the opportunity? https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/ring-camera-hacked-hackers-bitcoin-ransom-security.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/12/12/she-installed-ring-camera-her-childrens-room-peace-mind-hacker-accessed-it-harassed-her-year-old-daughter/
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Dec 13, 2019 • 6min
Fri Dec 13 2019: FTC & Facebook, New Cyberattacks, India & China moves, and Sam Jackson
Today Facebook and the FTC A new coordinated cyberattack on governments https://www.zdnet.com/article/two-of-chinas-largest-tech-firms-are-uniting-to-create-a-new-domestic-os/ India closes the internet, and China starts its own OS https://www.technologyreview.com/f/614926/india-internet-shutdown-assam-citizenship-amendment-bill-modi-politics/ https://www.zdnet.com/article/two-of-chinas-largest-tech-firms-are-uniting-to-create-a-new-domestic-os/ AND Sam Jackson comes to Alexa.
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Dec 12, 2019 • 6min
Thurs Dec 12 2019: Twitter's Open Protocol, Hackable Smart Lock, Acquisition Roundup, and High End Device penetration
Today Twitter wants to be an open protocol https://www.reuters.com/article/us-twitter-content/twitter-plans-to-build-a-decentralized-standard-for-social-networks-idUSKBN1YF2EN A very hackable smart lock https://www.cnet.com/news/smart-lock-has-a-security-vulnerability-that-leaves-homes-open-for-attacks/ The harsh reality of some acquisitions https://www.channele2e.com/technology/security/acronis-buys-5nine https://www.channele2e.com/news/solarwinds-buys-vividcortex/ https://www.channele2e.com/channel-partners/distributors/apollo-buyout-of-tech-data-update https://www.msspalert.com/investments/fortinet-buys-cybersponse/ AND How many consumers have the high end devices? https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/12/fewer-than-10-of-americans-are-buying-1000-smartphones-report-says/
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Dec 11, 2019 • 6min
Wed Dec 11 2019: Encryption & Digital Ads news in DC, Physical Keys & Ransomware, and Oracle out of San Fran
Today Lots out of DC on Encryption and Digital Advertising https://www.technologyreview.com/f/614906/us-senators-on-encryption-backdoors-we-will-impose-our-will-on-apple-and-facebook https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/facebook-fired-employee-bribed-ads-inc https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-09/youtube-to-ftc-don-t-assume-only-kids-are-watching-kids-videos Physical Security Keys and Ransomware Updates https://www.yubico.com/2019/12/yubico-authenticator-app-for-ios-now-supports-nfc/ https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/ransomware/snatch-data-theft-details/ AND OracleWorld is leaving San Francisco https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/10/oracle-moving-openworld-from-san-francisco-to-las-vegas-caesars-forum.html
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Dec 10, 2019 • 5min
Tues Dec 10 2019: Amazon, Cambridge Analytica, and Microsoft gives and takes
Today Amazon in the news in DC and New York https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/09/amazon-blames-trump-for-losing-jedi-cloud-contract.html https://ny.curbed.com/2019/12/6/20999619/amazon-leases-hudson-yards-office-space-hq2 FTC rules on Cambridge Analytica https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/344253/cambridge-analytica-duped-facebook-users-ftc-find.html AND Microsoft takes things away, but launches something new. https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/09/windows-10-mobile-office-apps-support-end/ https://www.channelpartnerinsight.com/channel-partner-insight/news/3084545/global-server-market-logs-both-second-quarter-of-decline-and-best-shipments-quarter-on-record https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/10/21004846/microsoft-office-linux-microsoft-teams-app-launch-public-preview
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Dec 9, 2019 • 6min
Mon Dec 9 2019: Amazon & NHS in hot water, Tech Growth Cities, and China kicks out American Tech
Today Déjà vu on healthcare data! https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawoollacott/2019/12/09/uk-government-hands-nhs-data-to-amazon-for-free/#46af2e1e7f59 Insight into where high tech growth is https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/12/9/21000162/high-tech-job-growth-concentration-brookings https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-12-06/robots-in-finance-could-wipe-out-some-of-its-highest-paying-jobs AND And China kicks out American Tech https://www.cnbc.com/2019/12/09/china-reportedly-orders-state-offices-to-remove-foreign-tech.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/04/technology/huawei-fcc-lawsuit.html
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Dec 6, 2019 • 5min
Fri Dec 6 2019: DHS, Cybersecurity, big tech and Blockchain
Today DHS takes one step forward and two steps back https://techcrunch.com/2019/12/02/homeland-security-face-recognition-airport-citizens/ https://www.axios.com/facial-recognition-homeland-security-drops-plan-4841387d-7780-4ce1-9a84-afb287bcbe25.html Two sets of Cybersecurity woes https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/ransomware/louisiana-update-75-of-motor-vehicle-offices-still-closed https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-breaches-and-attacks/ransomware/cyrusone-ransomware-attack-impacts-6-msp-customers AND A roundup of big tech moves https://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-instagram-children/instagram-to-collect-ages-in-push-for-youth-safety-alcohol-ad-dollars-idUSKBN1Y826Z https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/albertonardelli/facebook-twitter-google-manipulation-nato-stratcom https://www.computerworld.com/article/3481633/how-blockchain-will-kill-fake-news-and-four-other-predictions-for-2020.html
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