Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel discusses two major topics. First, he delves into the Microsoft Ignite event and the numerous announcements made by the company. Some of the highlights include partnerships with Google and OneHouse, the introduction of mirroring for database replication, the development of in-house chips for enterprise IT and AI, the launch of NVIDIA's AI Foundry service on Azure, upgrades to Purview for AI data security, and the introduction of new cybersecurity solutions based on generative AI. Microsoft is also focused on unifying threat intelligence and enhancing sales and service operations through AI-driven features, including the rebranding of Bing chat as CoPilot. The second topic covered in this episode is the insights from the ConnectWise IT Nation Connect event.Two things to know today00:00 Microsoft Ignite leans into AI with a laundry list of announcements.05:57 ConnectWise IT Nation Connect Insights and what you might have missedSupported by: https://rfcode.com/mspradio/ CODE MSPRADIO for 30% off at checkoutWant to take my class? https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech  💼 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.

Discussing the importance of clear goals and practical use of AI, successful AI-powered decision intelligence, the FTC's stance on AI, DeepMind's weather forecasting accuracy, and the upcoming RejectionCon showcasing rejected talks from large events.

US businesses preparing for record-breaking holiday season despite challenges. NIST releases new privacy rules over cybersecurity. UK SMEs optimistic about 2024, planning to invest £17 billion.

In this episode of "The Business of Tech," host Dave Sobel is joined by Abraham Garver, Managing Director at Focus Investment Banking, to discuss the current state of the mergers and acquisitions market for MSPs. Garver provides timely insights into market conditions and shares his expertise on the growth of larger MSPs. With a background in advising on MSP transactions, Garver offers valuable perspectives on the topic. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape in the M&A market for MSPs.Supported by: https://movebot.io/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech  💼 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.

In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, host Dave Sobel interviews Michael Campion, the Chief Science Officer at Scoutr, about bias in AI models in HR technology. They discuss the role of a chief science officer and the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in HR. Michael highlights the pros of using AI in building skills-based models for organizations while also addressing potential concerns. Tune in to learn more about the current state of AI in HR.Advertiser: https://rfcode.com/mspradio/ CODE MSPRADIO for 30% off at checkoutWant to take my class in January? https://www.itspu.com/all-classes/classes/navigating-emerging-technologies-for-msps/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech  💼 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.

In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses ConnectWise's IT Nation announcements, Comet Backup's partnership with Wasabi, and SAS Alerts' real-time mobile security. He also mentions the impact of AI disruptions on business models.

Elon Musk launches Grok, OpenAI introduces GPT-4 Turbo and customization platform. AI-generated deepfake scandal raises privacy concerns.

The podcast discusses the growing popularity of remote work and workers prioritizing flexibility over pay. It also explores the rise in zero-day exploits and heightened cyber threats faced by federal networks. Other topics include the FCC contemplating a major broadband speed upgrade and Bitwarden adopting VPN security badges.

AI dominates the tech landscape in 2024, while the cybersecurity talent gap widens. Apple beats earnings expectations, but their hardware business slumps. Microsoft puts a limit on AI use as part of their secure future initiative. We explore the potential of AI and mixed reality on the horizon. Significant market perspectives are shared, including the ranking of AI as the most important technology globally in 2024. Key priorities for the coming year include digital twins, 6G, quantum computing, sustainability, and cybersecurity.

This podcast discusses the AI gold rush, with companies reaping 3.5x returns on their investments and seeing a surge in salaries by 40%. The impact of generative AI and the correlation between AI skills and higher salaries are explored. The podcast also delves into AI's potential impact on jobs and industries, the draft policy on AI implementation, cybersecurity regulations, and the limitations of watermarks for combating AI misinformation.