Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights

Europe's IT demand decline and the convergence of networking and cybersecurity discussed. Future of work trends and their impact on tech service providers explored. Three pillars necessary for AI success touched upon.

Topics discussed in the podcast include the disparity in CISO salaries, CEOs' opinions on generative AI, the transformation of the workforce with AI, and turning tech into touchable experiences with companies like Betacom and Google Cloud showcasing Industry 4.0.

Dave Sobel, technology consultant and host of the Business of Tech podcast, discusses how SMBs are turning to technology for resilience. He explores the potential of automation, AI, and the four-day workweek. Dave highlights changes in the cybersecurity landscape, focusing on VBScript, NTLM, and DDoS vulnerabilities. He also shares the news that Google has joined Adobe and Microsoft in pledging to defend AI copyright. Don't miss this insightful discussion on the latest tech trends and developments.

Dave chats with Bryan Clayton, founder of a consumer-level marketplace, about the challenges of building a successful marketplace. They discuss transitioning from intuition to data-driven decision making, building and managing a marketplace like being a farmer, and the importance of testing and trials for success.

In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses the unveiling of new avenues and risks for MSPs by Canalys and New Relic. He also talks about the potential impact of Apple's dominance on IT outsourcing and highlights big ideas from Google's cognitive impact to the evolving role of IT in an AI world. The episode emphasizes the importance of involving the channel in successful cloud marketplaces, the high costs of outages, and the relevance of marketplaces for MSPs and IT outsourcing companies providing new revenue streams and opportunities in cybersecurity.

The podcast discusses the cost of AI innovation, California's new tech laws, Microsoft's copilot security profile, and the hits and misses of last week's DattoCon event. Topics include the financial implications of AI innovation, potential price increases for AI features, security concerns surrounding Microsoft's co-pilot, and the service opportunity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in helping clients with AI limitations.

Explore the impact of AI-powered PCs on the declining computer market. Learn about UK and global legislation on AI and cloud and understand the soaring AI investments as tech giants unveil new products. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the business of tech.

Dave Sobel discusses tech hiring amid legislative changes, emphasizing skills over degrees. Insights from CISA, NSA, and Microsoft about cybersecurity. Okta's AI-first approach and the potential of generative AI in cyber defense. Decrease in tech employment but low unemployment rate. Demand for software positions and AI remains high.

Kamales Lardi, an expert in digital transformation, discusses the differences between AI and other technologies like blockchain and 3D printing, emphasizing the accessibility and user-friendly nature of AI. She also explores the value of digital transformation and measuring outcomes in AI projects, highlighting the importance of staying informed and building a knowledge base for business transformation.

In this podcast, Artem Koren, an expert in the role of system integrators in the AI industry, discusses the concept of Assembly, a platform that actively participates in meetings and utilizes AI technology. They explore practical examples of Assembly improving team outcomes, the different roles and analogies in the AI industry, and the significance of system integrators in harmonizing AI technology and human expertise.