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In this episode of the Business of Tech, Dave Sobel shares four important updates. Microsoft has enhanced their AI-powered Copilot service with GPT-4 Turbo and DALI-3, improving its capabilities for IT professionals. However, generative AI also poses challenges for the industry. Cybersecurity leadership is stalled due to Tuberville's blockade, leaving key positions unfilled amidst increasing threats. The episode also discusses the need for enhanced API security features and highlights a premium monitoring offering called Sentry from RFcode. Lastly, the podcast explores the new features in Microsoft's Copilot service and emphasizes the importance of proper security measures to prevent data breaches.

Four things to know today

00:00 Microsoft Enhances Copilot with GPT-4 Turbo and DALL-E 3, Elevates AI-Powered Services [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/06/microsoft-enhances-copilot-with-gpt-4-turbo-and-dall-e-3-elevates-ai-powered-services/]

04:09 Generative AI: A Double-Edged Sword for IT Professionals' Job Security and Stress Levels [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/06/generative-ai-a-double-edged-sword-for-it-professionals-job-security-and-stress-levels/]

05:53 Cybersecurity Leadership Stalled: Tuberville's Blockade Leaves Key Positions Unfilled Amid Rising Threats [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/06/cybersecurity-leadership-stalled-tubervilles-blockade-leaves-key-positions-unfilled-amid-rising-threats/]

07:12 Industry Call to Action: SaaS Alerts and MSPs Advocate for Enhanced API Security Features [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/06/industry-call-to-action-saas-alerts-and-msps-advocate-for-enhanced-api-security-features/]

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In this episode, we discuss three key topics. Firstly, we explore the rising demand for AI servers and the challenges faced by Dell due to supply chain constraints. Despite a surge in demand, Dell is experiencing a 39-week lead time in delivering their PowerEdge XE9680 servers. Secondly, we delve into Dell's financial performance, with a 10% decrease in Q3 revenue compared to the previous year, but a significant 317% increase in net income. Lastly, we touch on the topic of remote work and how it has triumphed, with an economist declaring the return to the office campaign dead. Additionally, we highlight concerns surrounding Amazon's Q chatbot, as reports of hallucinations and data links emerge. Stay tuned for more insights on the business of tech.

Three things to know today

00:00 Rising Demand, Supply Chain Challenges: Dell's AI Server Dilemma [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/05/rising-demand-supply-chain-challenges-dells-ai-server-dilemma/]

04:20 Remote Work Triumphs: Economist Declares 'Return to Office' Campaign Dead [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/05/remote-work-triumphs-economist-declares-return-to-office-campaign-dead/]

08:54 Amazon's Q Chatbot Raises Concerns: Hallucinations and Data Leaks Reported [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/05/amazons-q-chatbot-raises-concerns-hallucinations-and-data-leaks-reported/]

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In this bonus episode of The Business of Tech, Peter Melby returns to discuss his post-sale journey after selling his business to private equity. Two years later, Peter shares his experiences as an operator and reflects on the changes since their last conversation. Tune in for an in-person conversation with Peter and host Dave Sobel.

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In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses the top announcements from Amazon Web Services (AWS) reInvent for MSPs. One highlight is the repurposing of the Fire TV Cube into a desktop productivity device called the Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client. Priced at $195, this device offers a low-cost solution for virtual desktop services, utilizing cloud-based storage and processing. Feedback from beta testers has been positive, and it is being marketed to industries such as healthcare, financial services, and contact centers. Additionally, Accenture's move to go passwordless with biometrics and PINs replacing logins for 600,000 employees is highlighted. Lastly, the strategy of turning MSPs into LSIs (Local Service Integrators) is discussed as a solution to tackle shadow IT and cloud sprawl.

Three things to know today

00:00 The top AWS re:invent announcements for MSPs [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/01/the-top-aws-reinvent-announcements-for-msps/]

06:22 Accenture Goes Passwordless: Biometrics and PINs Replace Traditional Logins for 600,000 Employees [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/01/22-accenture-goes-passwordless-biometrics-and-pins-replace-traditional-logins-for-600000-employees/]

09:16 Turning MSPs into LSIs: A Strategy to Tackle Shadow IT and Cloud Sprawl [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/12/01/turning-msps-into-lsis-a-strategy-to-tackle-shadow-it-and-cloud-sprawl/]

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In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses four important updates in the world of technology. First, he explores the next wave of cloud computing and the increasing demand for migrating complex workloads. He then delves into the new SEC cyber incident rules, highlighting how they provide a boost for MSPs and aid in client compliance. Next, he shares insights from an ECB research report that debunks fears of AI job cuts, suggesting that high-skilled employment may actually rise. Lastly, he addresses the controversy surrounding a tech conference's fake diversity efforts, emphasizing the importance of ethical principles.  Additionally, Dave discusses the latest Canalys report, which reveals that global spending on cloud infrastructure services has reached $73.5 billion, with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud leading the market.

Four things to know today

00:00 Next Wave of Cloud Computing: Migration of Complex Workloads and New Customer Demand [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/30/next-wave-of-cloud-computing-migration-of-complex-workloads-and-new-customer-demand/]

04:42 New SEC Cyber Incident Rules: A Boost for MSPs in Client Compliance Assistance [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/30/new-sec-cyber-incident-rules-a-boost-for-msps-in-client-compliance-assistance/]

08:28 An ECB Research Report Debunks AI Job Cut Fears: High-Skilled Employment May Rise by up to 4.3% [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/30/ecb-research-report-debunks-ai-job-cut-fears-high-skilled-employment-may-rise-by-up-to-4-3/]

10:57 Tech Conference Faces Outrage Over Fake Diversity Efforts: A Lesson in Ethical Practices [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/30/tech-conference-faces-outrage-over-fake-diversity-efforts-a-lesson-in-ethical-practices/]

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In this episode, we discuss four important tech news stories. First, Salesforce reveals that 64% of employees admit to passing off AI-generated work as their own. Then, we learn about the rise of chief AI officers in federal agencies. Next, we explore the risks of inadequate exposure to co-pilot AI in the Microsoft channel. Finally, we delve into the controversy surrounding police department's warnings on iPhone name drop.  Plus, we share research from Salesforce on the use of generative AI in the workplace, revealing that many workers use it without proper training or authorization. Tune in for all the latest tech updates and insights.

Four things to know today

00:00 64% of Employees Admit to Passing Off AI-Generated Work as Their Own, Says Salesforce Survey

04:54 New Wave of Chief AI Officers to Spearhead AI Strategies in Federal Agencies

06:51 Rapid Circle's Loryan Strant Highlights Risks of Inadequate Exposure to Copilot AI in Microsoft Channel

09:37 Misinformation Alert: Police Departments' Warnings on iPhone NameDrop Feature Challenged by Experts

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In this episode, we cover three important news stories. First, a Huntress report reveals that over half of SME cyberattacks in Q3 were malware-free, with adversaries using scripting frameworks and legitimate tools instead. Next, the US FTC is enhancing oversight on AI use to target fraud and deception. Lastly, AT&T announced a spinoff of its cybersecurity business to form a new MSSP entity.   Tune in for all the details on the Business of Tech.

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00:00 Over Half of SME Cyber Attacks in Q3 Were 'Malware-Free,' Reveals Huntress Report [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/28/over-half-of-sme-cyber-attacks-in-q3-were-malware-free-reveals-huntress-report/]

04:12 U.S. FTC Enhances Oversight on AI Use, Targeting Fraud and Deception [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/28/u-s-ftc-enhances-oversight-on-ai-use-targeting-fraud-and-deception/]

06:40 AT&T Announces Spin-off of Cybersecurity Business to Form New MSSP Entity [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/28/att-announces-spin-off-of-cybersecurity-business-to-form-new-mssp-entity/]

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Three things to know today

00:00 Over Half of SME Cyber Attacks in Q3 Were 'Malware-Free,' Reveals Huntress Report [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/28/over-half-of-sme-cyber-attacks-in-q3-were-malware-free-reveals-huntress-report/]

04:12 U.S. FTC Enhances Oversight on AI Use, Targeting Fraud and Deception [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/28/u-s-ftc-enhances-oversight-on-ai-use-targeting-fraud-and-deception/]

06:40 AT&T Announces Spin-off of Cybersecurity Business to Form New MSSP Entity [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/28/att-announces-spin-off-of-cybersecurity-business-to-form-new-mssp-entity/]

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In this episode, we discuss four important tech news updates, including OpenAI's CEO drama and the importance of mission alignment. We also explore how the IT channel is adapting to new business dynamics and share findings from TechIsle's latest survey. Additionally, we cover Microsoft's Windows app preview, which brings Windows to Chromebooks and Macs, and Binance's $4.3 billion restitution payment following money laundering charges. Stay tuned for all the latest in the business of tech.

Four things to know today

00:00 OpenAI did stuff and returned to the same state.

02:11 IT Channel Adapts to New Business Dynamics: Findings from Techaisle's Latest Survey [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/27/it-channel-adapts-to-new-business-dynamics-findings-from-techaisles-latest-survey/]

05:19 Microsoft's Windows App Preview: Bringing Windows to Chromebooks and Macs [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/27/microsofts-windows-app-preview-bringing-windows-to-chromebooks-and-macs/]

06:56 Binance to Pay $4.3 Billion in Restitution Following Money Laundering Charges. [https://www.businessof.tech/2023/11/27/56-binance-to-pay-4-3-billion-in-restitution-following-money-laundering-charges/]

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