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Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights

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.

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00:16:48

Tariffs Spark Trade War: Small Businesses Face Cuts,...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/04/07

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have ignited a trade war, leading to significant economic repercussions for small businesses and the tech sector. The new tariffs, described as potentially the largest since World War I, have raised concerns about a looming recession, with estimates suggesting a 60% risk of economic downturn this year. The stock market reacted negatively, losing approximately $6 trillion in just two days following the announcement. Business leaders, including Restoration

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00:17:40

Teqtivity's Journey: From Data Breach to IT Asset...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/04/06

Hiren Hasmukh, CEO of Teqtivity, discusses the evolution of his company from its origins as TechCube, a smart locker solution, to a comprehensive IT asset management (ITAM) provider. The initial focus was on helping engineers access devices for app development without the hassle of traditional IT processes. As the company grew, it pivoted towards software solutions that enable organizations to manage their entire IT fleet, including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, while ensuring compliance

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00:36:00

AI's Impact on MSPs: 95% Adoption, 64% Low ROI, and...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/04/05

A recent study reveals a strong demand for AI and advanced solutions among businesses, yet a significant gap exists in satisfaction with the return on investment (ROI). With 95% of surveyed clients planning to invest in technologies like AI and IoT, 86% feel pressured to demonstrate results, while 64% admit their investments have not met expectations. This discrepancy presents a unique opportunity for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and solution providers who possess the skills and knowledge to

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00:15:54

AI Adoption's J-Curve: North Korean Scams, Microsoft...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/04/04

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto, University of Oklahoma, the Census Bureau, and the National Bureau of Economic Research at Stanford reveals a significant productivity pattern known as the J-curve in American manufacturing following AI adoption. The study indicates that companies often experience short-term productivity losses before realizing long-term gains. Initial use of industrial AI leads to increased work-in-progress inventory and investment in robotics,

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00:13:52

OpenAI Hits $300B Valuation, AI Enhances Drug...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/04/03

OpenAI has successfully raised $40 billion in what is believed to be the largest private technology funding round ever, boosting its valuation to $300 billion. This funding round was predominantly led by the Japanese investment firm SoftBank, which has now surpassed Microsoft as OpenAI's largest investor. Despite the impressive growth in revenue and user base, OpenAI continues to face challenges in achieving profitability, as it invests heavily in infrastructure and user acquisition. The company has

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00:15:30

MSP Regulations Shift: CMMC 2.0, FedRAMP Overhaul, UK...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/04/02

Michael Duffy, President Donald Trump's nominee for Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, has committed to reviewing the Pentagon's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 if confirmed. This revamped program, effective since December, mandates that defense contractors handling controlled, unclassified information comply with specific cybersecurity standards to qualify for Department of Defense contracts. Concerns have been raised about the burden these regulations

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00:13:01

Cybersecurity Surge: AI Risks, Intel's Spin-Offs,...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/04/01

Cybersecurity startups are experiencing a significant revenue surge as threats associated with artificial intelligence continue to multiply. Companies like ChainGuard have reported a remarkable seven-fold increase in annualized revenue, reaching approximately $40 million, while Island anticipates its revenue will hit $160 million by the end of the year. The rise in cyber attacks, particularly a 138% increase in phishing sites since the launch of ChatGPT, has created a greater demand for

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00:14:20

MSPs Face Economic Squeeze: Rising Costs, Cloud...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/31

The economy is currently facing a challenging combination of slowing growth and rising inflation, which is impacting managed service providers (MSPs) and IT services firms. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index has shown a significant increase, indicating heightened inflation, while consumer spending is weakening. This economic squeeze is forcing businesses to reassess their budgets, leading to a potential increase in demand for MSPs that can offer cost-effective solutions and efficiency

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00:17:15

The Future of AI Security: Risk Assessment and...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/30

Sahil Agarwal, co-founder and CEO of Enkrypt.ai, discusses the critical importance of security and compliance in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) models. His company focuses on helping enterprises adopt generative AI while managing the associated risks. Agarwal explains that the mission of Enkrypt.ai has evolved from developing encryption algorithms to creating comprehensive solutions that provide ongoing management and monitoring of AI applications. This shift aims to ensure that

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00:33:43

Navigating AI Growth: MSPs Tackle Cybersecurity and...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/29

AI is rapidly emerging as a significant revenue driver for managed service providers (MSPs), with a notable increase in expectations for AI-related revenue. According to recent data, 53% of MSPs anticipate substantial AI revenue this year, a significant rise from 32% the previous year. This shift is attributed to a growing understanding of AI's potential, particularly following the rise of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT. While some companies are genuinely building capabilities, others may

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00:16:24

CoreWeave IPO Signals AI Market Shift; New AI Tools...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/28

CoreWeave has successfully launched its initial public offering (IPO), pricing shares at $40 and raising $1.5 billion, marking the largest tech offering in the U.S. since 2021. Despite initially targeting a higher share price, the final valuation of approximately $19 billion reflects a significant reduction in investor sentiment towards AI infrastructure. This IPO indicates a cautious optimism in the market, as CoreWeave capitalizes on the ongoing demand for GPU resources essential for AI

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00:22:48

Navigating Cybersecurity and AI: Insights from...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/27

Jeff Borello, CEO and co-founder of Andromeda Technology Solutions, shares insights into the managed services landscape, particularly focusing on the needs of manufacturing clients in the Midwest. With over 30 years of experience, Borello discusses the evolution of his company from a break-fix model to a pure managed services provider, emphasizing the importance of project delivery and cloud migration. He highlights the company's commitment to providing flat-rate monthly services while maintaining a

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00:15:03

ChatGPT's Emotional Impact, AI Arms Race Insights,...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/26

OpenAI has released research in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab that explores the emotional impact of using ChatGPT. The study indicates that while over 400 million people engage with ChatGPT weekly, only a small number form emotional connections with the chatbot, which is primarily marketed as a productivity tool. Notably, female users reported a decrease in socialization after four weeks of use, and those who interacted with the chatbot in a voice different from their own experienced

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00:16:53

Cybersecurity Breach in Trump Admin, AI Tools for...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/25

A significant security breach has emerged involving senior members of the Trump administration, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hedgeseth, who shared top-secret military plans regarding U.S. attacks on the Houthi group in Yemen via the encrypted messaging app Signal. This breach was uncovered by journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, who found himself in a group chat with key cabinet members discussing sensitive information. The National Security Council has confirmed the

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00:15:26

AI Infrastructure Boom: Meta's Piracy Controversy and...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/24

Meta is facing significant scrutiny following revelations that it allegedly used pirated books to train its AI model, Llama 3. An investigation by The Atlantic uncovered that Meta employees prioritized acquiring these books, deeming them more crucial than web data. The company reportedly accessed a vast library of over 7.5 million books through LibraryGenesis, a known source of illegal distribution. This situation raises profound ethical concerns regarding the future of knowledge sharing and the

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00:18:29

Maximizing ROI: The Intersection of Cloud Cost...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/23

Erik Peterson, founder and CTO of Cloud Zero, discusses the critical importance of understanding and optimizing cloud costs, particularly in the context of AI. He emphasizes that businesses must shift their perspective from viewing cloud expenses as mere costs to seeing them as investments that should yield returns. By linking technology decisions to business goals, organizations can gain insights into their spending, allowing them to prioritize effectively and drive better outcomes. Peterson argues

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00:35:55

AI Agents vs. Chatbots: What's Next for Automation in...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/22

Silicon Valley is experiencing a surge of interest in AI agents, with prominent figures like Sam Altman and Satya Nadella predicting their integration into the workforce and knowledge work, respectively. However, a significant challenge remains: there is no consensus on what constitutes an AI agent. This ambiguity raises questions about whether we are on the brink of a transformative shift in automation or merely witnessing another instance of overhyped terminology seeking a market. The discussion

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00:14:49

Apple's C1 Modem Insights, Auvik & CyVent's SaaS...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/21

Apple's new C1 modem, introduced with the iPhone 16e, has garnered attention for its impressive performance, particularly in challenging network conditions. While it recorded average download speeds of 560 megabits per second, it excelled in the lower performance brackets, achieving nearly 218 megabits per second for the bottom 10% of users. This focus on efficiency and consistency over peak speeds positions the C1 as a competitive advantage for users in urban and rural settings alike. Additionally,

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00:17:50

NVIDIA's AI Chips Promise 50x Revenue Boost;...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/20

NVIDIA has made significant announcements at its GTC 2025 event, introducing the Blackwell Ultra and Vera Rubin AI chips, which promise to revolutionize AI computing. The Blackwell Ultra chips are expected to deliver up to 50 times more revenue for cloud providers compared to previous generations, while the Vera CPU and next-gen Rubin GPU are set for release in 2026. CEO Jensen Wang emphasized the transition of data centers into AI factories, highlighting the economic necessity of AI-driven

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00:11:25

Google Acquires Wiz for $32B, CISA Reinstates...

Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights ·

2025/03/19

Google has officially confirmed its acquisition of cloud security firm Wiz for a staggering $32 billion, marking the largest deal in the company's history. This strategic move aims to bolster Google Cloud's security and multi-cloud capabilities, especially as the demand for cloud security intensifies. Wiz, founded in 2020, has quickly gained traction, serving nearly half of the Fortune 100 companies and projecting a significant increase in annual recurring revenue. However, the acquisition comes

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