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Tabitha Scott, a thought leader and innovator, joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming book "Powering Change, the Hidden Resource to Unleash Potential, Productivity, and Profits," which explores the connection between nature's principles and business success. She introduces the concept of viewing businesses as living organisms, emphasizing that everything is made of the same energy. Supported by:https://timezest.com/mspradio/https://coreview.com/msp/   💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on the Business of Tech Lounge, we delve into the AI opportunity, perspectives from the tech media, and insights from Rich Freeman of Channelholic. We discuss acquisitions versus private equity, reflecting on Elliot Holland's comments. Tabitha Scott offers a unique business perspective, and we explore the FCC's move on AI and the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program. In our top story, Kaseya's 2024 MSP Benchmark Report reveals cybersecurity as a top revenue driver for 73% of managed services providers, emphasizing the importance of investing in technology for cyber protection. Automation, integration, and AI adoption are key solutions to IT challenges, with hiring skilled IT professionals remaining a critical challenge for MSPs in 2024.  💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discussion on NIST budget cuts and AI safety responsibilities, Anthropic's release of Claude 3 surpassing GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra, challenges faced by NIST impacting AI oversight, evolving AI prompt engineering, adoption of AI in law firms and government operations, and options for software vendors

On today's episode of the Business of Tech podcast, we cover the latest in election security, with no cyber or influence threats detected on Super Tuesday. A law firm targets an IT company and a protist in a lawsuit over a ransomware breach. Zapier introduced an AI workspace for code-free bot creation called Zapier Central. Additionally, senior leaders are burdened by software contract negotiations, according to Vertice Research. National security officials share guidance on implementing a zero-trust framework to enhance security measures. Four things to know today 00:00 Election Security Intact: No Cyber or Influence Threats Detected on Super Tuesday02:44 Law Firm Targets IT Company and Acronis in Lawsuit Over Ransomware Breach04:22 Zapier Introduces AI Workspace for Code-Free Bot Creation: Zapier Central06:36 Senior Leaders Burdened by Software Contract Negotiations, According to Vertice Research  Supported by:  https://coreview.com/msp/     💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tackling wage inflation strategies, MFA adoption in SMBs, and Apple's Vision Pro market changes. Challenges with Apple's headset setup, CIA hiring XR specialist, and MoonLab's innovations in XR technologies.

Topics covered include cybersecurity measures for Super Tuesday, GitHub's battle against a massive malware attack, cost-saving benefits of GDPR compliance, and the upcoming release of the Threads API. The episode also touches on harmful machine learning models, ransomware activities, AI in government, and Microsoft 365 management with PoorView support.

This podcast covers the psychology of pricing with Wendy's surge pricing strategy, maximizing AI potential with Copilot Lab, HP's new printer subscription service, and Dell's long-term computing vision. Dynamic pricing implications, AI integration in business, and the shift towards printer subscription services are discussed in detail.

Harvard Business School alum Elliot Holland shares insights on buying businesses with no money down, discussing SBA 7A program, avoiding common acquisition mistakes, and importance of culture fit. Learn valuable strategies for successful business deals.

In the podcast, they discuss the appointment of a new CEO at Syncro, the definition of a breach in cybersecurity, and the importance of understanding the differences between exploit and breach. They also touch on leadership changes, customer requirements, and upcoming tech events like ConnectWise's M&A nation event. Additionally, there is talk about the rise of Chief AI Officers in companies and unique business acquisition strategies.

This podcast explores the impact of rising borrowing costs on consumer sentiment and the economy. Microsoft introduces Co-Pilot for finance and Windows 11 updates. Dive into discussions on MSP 4.0, security, AI, and weight loss drugs. Learn about small business credit cards, productivity growth, and AI's role in improving living standards.