In 10 minutes daily, The Business of Tech delivers the latest IT services and MSP-focused news and commentary. Curated to stories that matter with commentary answering ‘Why Do We Care?’, channel veteran Dave Sobel brings you up to speed and provides resources to go deeper. With insights and analysis, this focused podcast focuses on the knowledge you need to be effective, profitable, and relevant.
The podcast is hosted by Dave Sobel, a leading expert in the delivery of technology services with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated an IT Solution Provider and MSP for over a decade, both acquiring other organizations and eventually being acquired. This firm was a winner of multiple awards, including Kaseya’s Cutting Edge and ConnectWise’s Best New Idea, as well as being a finalist for Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner of the Year in the Small Business Specialist category. After his MSP experience, he worked for multiple vendors at such companies as Level Platforms, GFI, LogicNow, and Solarwinds, leading community, event, marketing, and product strategies, as well as several M&A activities.
He was named a CRN Channel Chief multiple times, to the CRN UK A-List, as a Channel Futures Circle of Excellence winner, to Channel Pro’s 20/20 Visionaries, and has been an MSPmentor 250 member for multiple years Dave has been recognized as one of the top virtualization experts globally as a Microsoft MVP for Virtualization. and author of “Virtualization: Defined. A Primer for the SMB Consultant.” Dave has served on the executive council for Managed Services and Emerging Technologies, the Vendor Advisory Council, as founding Chair for the Mobility Community for CompTIA.
News and commentary delivered daily from experience.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) facces ongoing challenges regarding its backlog of security vulnerability reports. Despite some progress, NIST missed its September 30th deadline to restore...
The latest trends in the U.S. labor market highlight a resilient job landscape despite challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The September jobs report revealed that employers...
Host Dave Sobel welcomes Craig Petronella, founder of Petronella Technology Group, to discuss the evolving landscape of technology compliance and cybersecurity. With a focus on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model...
Dave welcomes Carolyn April, Vice President of Industry Analysis at CompTIA, for an insightful discussion on the current state of the IT service provider channel. They delve into the...
Kyndryl’s new services aimed at facilitating the adoption of Microsoft’s CoPilot within enterprises, emphasizing the importance of tailoring AI solutions to meet specific business needs. With a focus on...
OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion and secured a $4 billion revolving credit line, bringing its total liquidity to over $10 billion. Despite reporting substantial revenue growth, the company anticipates...
The rollout of Windows 11 version 24H2 introduces a range of AI-powered features, such as enhanced Energy Saver, improved Bluetooth LE audio support, and Wi-Fi 7 compatibility. Notably, Microsoft...
Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer, along with two other executives, announced their departures amid a critical restructuring phase for the company. As OpenAI transitions from a non-profit to...
Host Dave Sobel discusses the evolving landscape of IT budgets, emphasizing a significant shift towards AI and data modernization. Accenture’s recent earnings call reveals that enterprises are reallocating their...
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