Topic 1: Revising RMM – Ready for Disruption?

Question – Is the problem super sophisticated and difficult or crazy simple and easy? We summarize a few arguments as well as look at the next topic: IOS. One of us is ready to drop RMM; one is not; and the tie goes to . . ..

Links:

https://www.wired.com/story/it-management-tools-hacking-jamf-kaseya/ 

https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/security/kaseya-ransomware-attack-wakeup-call-msp-reliant-it-shops 

Topic 2: Next Generation of Tires . . . on a 3D printed shuttle bus

This one’s a fun story about several future-facing technologies working together. First question: Why did it take 120 years to make airless tires that work? Second question: Can we see what this means for the future of the support industry for tires?

Link:

https://www.autoconnectedcar.com/2021/07/airless-tires-perform-on-local-motors-3d-printed-autonomous-shuttles/ 

Topic 3: Shorter Work Week Experiment in Iceland Produces “Groundbreaking Improvements”

Karl loves the conclusion but can’t accept research. But we jump on the opportunities for workers, management, and companies of various sizes.

Link:

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-57724779 

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/12/a-4-day-workweek-is-the-norm-in-iceland-could-the-us-follow-.html 

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