Podcast: Business of Tech

Each day, the flood of technology news hits. In an industry that always changes, those who deliver technology services need to focus on the information that matters to them. The Business of Tech podcast focuses on the news you need to know. Covering both the story and why it matters to the way services are created and delivered, channel veteran Dave Sobel brings you up to speed and gives you resources to go deeper. With insights and analysis, this five minute podcast focuses on the knowledge you need to be effective, profitable, and relevant.

Fri Mar-8-2024:NIST Budget Cuts and AI Safety, Anthropic Claude 3, Future of Prompt Engineering

On today’s episode of “The Business of Tech,” host Dave Sobel discusses NIST’s challenges with budget cuts and AI safety responsibilities. Anthropic launches Claude 3, surpassing GPT-4 and Gemini Ultra in AI benchmarks. The discussion highlights NIST’s struggles with limited resources despite its critical role in AI oversight, potentially jeopardizing President Biden’s AI regulation plans.

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Thu Mar-7-2024: Election Security Update, Lawsuit Over Ransomware Breach, Zapier AI Workspace

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.

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Wed Mar-6-2024: Taming Wage Inflation, Low Adoption of MFA in SMB, Apple’s Vision Pro Niche Market

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, key topics include taming wage inflation based on insights from the 2024 IT solution provider compensation report. Additionally, the discussion covers the low adoption rate of multi-factor authentication by SMBs and the expected price model changes for Apple’s Vision Pro niche market by 2027. Tune in for a detailed analysis of data reports and technology trends impacting the industry.

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Tue Mar-5-2024: Super Tuesday Vigilance, GitHub’s Malware Onslaught, and GDPR’s Unexpected Savings

In today’s episode of the Business of Tech, Dave Sobel covers the intersection of politics and technology on Super Tuesday, highlighting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) efforts to secure the voting process against nation-state hackers and domestic threats. CISA has launched the Election Operations Center and an election resources page to tackle potential security issues. Additionally, the episode discusses the massive malware attack GitHub is currently battling, which involves millions of code repositories. We also touch upon the cost-saving benefits of GDPR compliance in reducing data storage and processing expenses. Lastly, we look forward to the Threads API release this summer and its implications for developers.

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Mon Feb-4-2024: Psychology of Pricing, Copilot Lab & HP’s Printer Subscription, Dell AI Vision

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel covers the psychology of pricing, Wendy’s surge pricing strategy, maximizing AI potential in business with insights from Copilot Lab and Copilot for OneDrive, HP’s new printer subscription service, and Dell executives’ long-term vision of computing. The discussion delves into dynamic pricing and its implications, highlighting how Wendy’s plans to implement surge pricing and offer discounts during slower times. The episode discusses emphasizing the legitimacy and commonality of dynamic pricing in various industries.

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The Art of Buying Businesses with No Money Down: Insights from Elliot Holland

Today’s bonus episode of “The Business of Tech” features Elliot Holland, an expert in small business acquisitions. Elliot, a Harvard Business School alum, shares his insights on buying companies without traditional capital investment. Tune in to learn more about Elliot’s unique approach to helping everyday business buyers close their first deal.

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The Business of Tech Lounge – Wednesday, Feb 28 2024

In the latest episode of the Business of Tech Lounge, it was announced that Syncro, a leading MSP platform, has appointed Michael George as its new CEO. With extensive experience in the technology industry, Michael George previously served as the CEO of Invicti Security and Continuum, driving significant growth and championing AI and automation initiatives…

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Fri Mar-1-2024: Borrowing Costs Impact, CoPilot for Finance & Windows 11 Updates, MSP 4.0, AI & More

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.

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Thu Feb-29-2024: Mid-Market Challenges, PyRIT Toolkit, ASCII AI, CompTIA PIA Leadership Change

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.

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Wed Feb-28-2024: Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Unveiled, LockBit Comeback, KKR Acquiring VMWare ECU

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.

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