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.
Cisco's Duo Incident, Ransomware Victims and Backup Compromises, Cyber Salaries Revealed
In this episode of "The Business of Tech," we discuss cybersecurity incidents and studies revealing concerning trends in the industry. We highlight Cisco's Duo security incident involving a threat actor accessing MFA SMS logs through a phishing attack on a supplier. Additionally, we cover studies showing the high salaries in cybersecurity, but also the gender and ethnic disparities present. Stay informed and protected in the world of tech.
Three things to know today
00:00 Cisco's Duo Security Incident: Threat Actor Accesses MFA SMS Logs Through Supplier Phishing Attack
03:37 Sophos Study Reveals Alarming Tr...
Tue Apr-16-2024: Amazon's Three-Layer GenAI Stack, OpenAI's ChatGPT Updates, EU Broadcom Scrutiny
In this episode of the podcast, we delve into tech news covering Amazon's GenAI stack, Google's AI challenges in material science, and Broadcom's scrutiny in the EU for VMware pricing. Andy Jassy's emphasis on generative AI as Amazon's next big focus is also highlighted, outlining the three layers of their AI stack. OpenAI's release of the updated ChatGPT, GPT-4 Turbo, is discussed.
Three things to know today
00:00 Amazon‘s Three-Layer GenAI Stack, Aiming to Cut Costs and Boost Customization
04:33 Researchers Challenge the Effectiveness of Google's AI in Materials Science Brea...
Mon Apr-15-2024: Strain on Small Businesses and AI Adoption in SMB Market, Microsoft Price Increases
In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel discusses the financial strain on small businesses, insights from the latest U.S. economic reports, and the soaring adoption of AI in small and mid-sized businesses. He highlights key industry updates such as Amazon retiring a checkout technology, Microsoft pushing upgrades, and Google enhancing workspace security. Market conditions are reviewed, including the downturn in the Russell 2000 index and the challenges faced by U.S. small business owners amidst high inflation and hiring difficulties.
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00:00 Financial Strain on Sm...
Mitigating Risks of AI in Organizations: Insights from Jon Gillham
In this bonus episode of the Business of Tech, John Gillham, founder of Originality.ai, discusses the detection of AI use and its impact on content creation. He shares insights on identifying whether content is human-created or AI-generated, highlighting the importance for companies to understand the origins of their content. Gillum's inspiration for focusing on the intersection of AI and its physical impact on people stems from his experience running a content marketing company.
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The Business of Tech Lounge - Thursday, April 11 2024
On this episode of the Business of Tech Lounge, Dave Sobel covers a range of topics including the impact of remote work on office space, unauthorized use of generative AI by employees, cloud migrations, shadow IT, and recent product launches. Goldman Sachs warns about the challenges faced by office owners due to maturing debts amidst the work-from-home boom. The episode also features insights on NIST 2 and previews an upcoming interview. Special thanks to SalesBuilder for sponsoring the show. Join in for valuable IT sales workflow tips and more tech updates.
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Fri Apr-12-2024: Engineer Stops Global Cyber Attack, NIST Tackles Backlog, AI in Brand Spoofing
In this episode of "The Business of Tech," we dive into the world of cybersecurity. We discuss how a lone Microsoft engineer uncovered a potential global cyber attack through a Linux backdoor discovery, NIST's efforts to address vulnerability database backlog, and the crucial role of AI in safeguarding small to medium businesses from brand spoofing attacks.
Three things to know today
00:00 Lone Microsoft Engineer Thwarts Potential Global Cyberattack Through Linux Backdoor Discovery
03:26 NIST Tackles Vulnerability Database Backlog with Public-Private Consortium and Staff Reassignments
06:33 Safeguarding SMBs: The Dual Role of...
Thu Apr-11-2024: Navigating the Copyright Minefield,AI Safety Research,AI Use Cases
Today's episode covers the challenges of navigating the copyright minefield and the impact of generative AI on content creation. Legislation targeting AI copyright compliance and fines for lack of creator disclosures is discussed. Kaseya introduces a generative AI assistant to empower sales teams, reducing documentation time. Additionally, AI safety research is examined, revealing that only 2% of AI research is dedicated to the topic despite an increase in global AI safety research papers.
Three things to know today
00:00 Navigating the Copyright Minefield: Generative AI's Challenge to Content Creation
04:05 Legislation Targets AI...
Wed Apr-10-2024: State of the Tech Workforce 2024,Cloud Cost Overruns, Geek Squad Layoffs
In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, host Dave Sobel covers the state of the tech workforce in 2024, with predictions of 3% growth and 300,000 new tech positions. He discusses cloud cost overruns and IT leaders preparing for spending to exceed $1 trillion by 2026. Additionally, he highlights Best Buy's Geek Squad facing mass layoffs due to financial rebalancing and an AI focus. Dave also touches on recent data indicating fluctuations in job numbers and concerns about inflation in the tech industry
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00:00 State of the Tech Workforce 2024: CompTIA Pr...
Understanding NIST 2: A Deep Dive into European Cybersecurity Regulation with Erik Jan Frieser
On this bonus episode of the Business of Tech, Erik Jan Frieser joins host Dave Sobel to discuss the upcoming NIS2 regulation in Europe. They delve into the importance of compliance for customer safety and the impact of NIS2 directive on IT service providers. Tune in to learn more about navigating this regulatory landscape and staying compliant in the tech industry.
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Dave Sobel Appears on Slow Smoked Business with Jarrod Morgan
A feed drop of Slow-Smoked Business with Jarrod Morgan. Dave appeared on Jarrod's show, Jarrod and Dave cook up tech insights and meats alike, discussing AI's impact, the evolution of social media, and the future of tech, all while smoking meats in their backyards.
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https://www.youtube.com/@slow-smokedbusinesswithjar2
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