In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discusses rising borrowing costs impacting consumer sentiment and the untold economic story. Microsoft unveils Co-Pilot for finance and Windows 11. Plus, explore Friday Big Ideas on MSP 4.0, security, AI, and weight loss drugs. Research shows that higher borrowing costs have negatively affected consumer sentiment, with interest rate hikes impacting credit card and car loans. Stay informed on the latest economic trends and tech updates with this insightful episode.

On today’s episode of the Business of Tech podcast, key topics include the struggles of mid-market tech companies, the introduction of Microsoft’s Pirate toolkit for enhancing AI security, the rise of fractional CAIOs for steering AI strategies, and updates from ASCII, CompTIA, PIA, and SILENCE laboratories. Market data from Canalys reveals a projected 20% growth in worldwide cloud service spending for 2024, with significant contributions from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.

On today’s episode of the Business of Tech, key updates include the unveiling of Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 by the National Institute for Standards and Technology, addressing supply chain risks and introducing the govern function. Lockbit’s resurgence and exploits targeting unpatched ConnectWise Screen Connect flaws are discussed. Additionally, KKR is set to acquire VMware’s end-user computing business for $4 billion. The episode also delves into the Biden robocall incident and the implications of deepfake technology.

On today’s episode, we explore key topics in the realm of cybersecurity and technology. We discuss leveraging government initiatives for enhancing IT service providers’ cybersecurity defenses, the establishment of an AI task force by Congress, and the challenges of generative AI in tech interviews. Additionally, Gartner’s top trends in cybersecurity for 2024, focusing on generative artificial intelligence, threat exposure management programs, and evolving identity and access management approaches. Stay informed and proactive about cybersecurity with the insights shared in this episode.

Today’s episode of The Business of Tech covers a survey revealing workers’ fears and eagerness regarding AI tools, Google’s pause on Gemini AI, and diverse AI use cases. The survey shows concerns about AI skill displacement but also a desire to use AI tools more, especially among younger workers. Confidence in AI may be growing, with professionals anticipating increased demand for their skills.

Today’s episode discusses the rise of enterprise browsers in cybersecurity for 2024, highlighting the importance of built-in security features and the need for advanced measures due to increased hacking threats targeting browsers. Companies like Palo Alto Networks and Island are at the forefront of developing these browsers, with Atakama also beta-testing a product for managed services providers. Additionally, NVIDIA and N-Able earnings, Syncro CEO, and MSPX are covered, along with Friday Big Ideas. Stay tuned for pushback from a listener at the end.

In this episode of the podcast, we cover significant developments in the tech world. The LockBit ransomware group has been dismantled by global law enforcement, ConnectWise responds to a security breach, Google introduces Gemini for Workspace, and Apple announces the PQ3 initiative to combat quantum computing threats.