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Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights

Author: Dave Sobel
Feed episode count: 500
Official site: https://www.businessof.tech/
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Sep 19, 2026 · not_requested

Dave Cava on Why Operational Maturity, Not AI, Determines MSP Survival

Duration seconds: 1219
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Sep 18, 2026 · not_requested

Entry-Level Tech Roles Shrink with Automation; Senior Talent Harder to Acquire and Afford

Duration seconds: 909
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Sep 17, 2026 · not_requested

Jay McBain on Why AI and SaaS Marketplaces Are Redefining MSP Revenue Models

Duration seconds: 2182
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Sep 16, 2026 · not_requested

Loss of Vendor-Free MSP Spaces: ASCII Acquisition Means New Risks for Peer Conversations

Duration seconds: 829
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Sep 15, 2026 · not_requested

AI Channel Programs Shift Forecasting Risk to MSPs as Vendor Sales Fall Short

Duration seconds: 756
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Sep 14, 2026 · not_requested

Reseller, MSP, Services Merged: Structural Risks and Rewards in Barracuda’s Program – Michelle Hodges

Duration seconds: 806
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Sep 12, 2026 · not_requested

What MSP Operators Overlook in Operations Before Selling—Insights from Evergreen’s Craig Fulton

Duration seconds: 929
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Sep 11, 2026 · not_requested

Silent Disqualification Risks Rise as UK Platforms and US Buyers Automate MSP Selection

Duration seconds: 748
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Sep 10, 2026 · not_requested

Sharon Florentine on Why Most SMBs Deploy AI Without Budgets or Governance

Duration seconds: 692
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Sep 9, 2026 · not_requested

DMARC Adoption Exposes Organizational Gaps: Controls Exist but Go Unused

Duration seconds: 764
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Sep 8, 2026 · not_requested

Slide’s Flexible Contracts: Balancing Client Retention and Revenue Risk - Carlson Choi

Duration seconds: 1296
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Sep 7, 2026 · not_requested

Syncro’s AI Shift: How Model Costs and Adoption Create New Separation Among MSPs

Duration seconds: 1421
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Sep 4, 2026 · not_requested

Accountability Shifts to Deployers as EU Sets Timelines for AI and Security Incidents

Duration seconds: 777
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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

Greg Jones: How Vendor Policy Shifts and AI Automation Are Changing MSP Growth Strategy

Duration seconds: 1346
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Sep 2, 2026 · not_requested

Adoption, Not Hardware: Voya Financial Shows AI Value Comes From Training, Not Tools

Duration seconds: 874
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Sep 1, 2026 · not_requested

AI Results in Service Agreements: Why Providers Hold Uncovered Liability

Duration seconds: 849
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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

When AI Outpaces Humans: Jason Kemsley on What Happens to MSP Roles as Automation Advances

Duration seconds: 1045
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Aug 29, 2026 · not_requested

Hollie Whittles on Why Incomplete AI Governance Leaves MSPs Vulnerable to Data Liability

Duration seconds: 977
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Aug 28, 2026 · not_requested

“Pricing Not Disclosed” Becomes a Risk as AI Screens MSPs Out of Deals

Duration seconds: 879
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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

Per-User Pricing Under Strain: Rich Freeman Explains the AI Impact for MSP Operators

Duration seconds: 2461
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Aug 26, 2026 · not_requested

When AI Operates with User Credentials: Accountability Gaps at N-able and Beyond

Duration seconds: 838
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Aug 25, 2026 · not_requested

Readiness vs Reliability: Most AI Gains in MSPs Absorbed by Existing Workloads

Duration seconds: 904
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Aug 24, 2026 · not_requested

ThreatCaptain Gen 4 Unbundles Pricing: Brad Powell Explains Impact for MSP Growth Strategies

Duration seconds: 942
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Aug 21, 2026 · not_requested

Ben Morrell on How Unified Security Platforms Shift MSP Operational Risk and Staff Needs

Duration seconds: 1051
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Aug 20, 2026 · not_requested

Vendor Tiering Locks Out Small Partners: Anurag Agrawal on Allocation, Not Capability

Duration seconds: 2252
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Aug 19, 2026 · not_requested

AI Watermarks and the End of Document Trust

Duration seconds: 760
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Aug 18, 2026 · not_requested

AI-Driven Vulnerabilities and Bonded Licenses: Why Permission Is the Hidden Business Risk

Duration seconds: 894
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Aug 17, 2026 · not_requested

ConnectWise CEO Manny Rivelo: AI Agents Shift Ticket Resolution and Labor Costs for MSPs

Duration seconds: 1343
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Aug 14, 2026 · not_requested

Automation's Cost Curve: Why AI Usage Is Squeezing Profits Across IT Services

Duration seconds: 835
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Aug 13, 2026 · not_requested

Lexful’s AI-Native Documentation: New Accountability and Risk for MSPs – With Pinar Ormeci

Duration seconds: 1174
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Aug 12, 2026 · not_requested

N-able’s Security Revenue Faces Decline as License Portability Undercuts MSP Margins

Duration seconds: 741
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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

Certification Without Accountability: Adwait Nadkarni on the Liability Gaps Facing MSPs

Duration seconds: 1496
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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

Usage, Not Compliance: The New Benchmark for MSP Value in AI Tool Adoption

Duration seconds: 763
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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Microsoft Copilot and the Threat to MSP Margins: Ryan Morris on AI-Driven Channel Shifts

Duration seconds: 2527
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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

AI Drives Small Business Buyers to Self-Serve as Most MSPs Stay Silent

Duration seconds: 857
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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

AI Agents Undermine Seat-Based SaaS: Microsoft and OpenAI Pivot to Services

Duration seconds: 825
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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

Why Unmanaged Access Is Increasing MSP Liability: Access Governance Gaps with Kyle Bove

Duration seconds: 2905
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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Why PAX8’s Managed Intelligence Push Raises the Bar for MSPs — with Rich Freeman

Duration seconds: 2199
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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

Vendor AI Push Leaves MSPs Holding Liability as Courts Shift Responsibility

Duration seconds: 728
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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

MSP Risk: Continuing to Sell Predictable Execution as AI Removes Price Floor

Duration seconds: 831
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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

Hybrid Endpoint Management Is the New Normal: Jake Mosey on Visibility and Control

Duration seconds: 1384
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Navigating Shrinking Seat Counts: How AI Pressures MSP Revenue Streams and Security Operations

Duration seconds: 1454
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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Memory Inflation: Why All-Inclusive MSP Hardware Pricing Is No Longer Sustainable

Duration seconds: 674
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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

MSPs Face New Risk: Customer Loyalty Drops When AI Replaces Human Interactio

Duration seconds: 724
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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Operational Maturity vs. Service Uniformity: Insights from Joshua Liberman’s Transition

Duration seconds: 1533
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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

AI Agents Outnumber IT Admins: Credential Sprawl and Network Risks with Chris Boehm

Duration seconds: 1357
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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

AI Adoption Widens Operational Divide: Peter Kujawa on Service Leadership Index Data

Duration seconds: 2291
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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

The Real AI Risk for MSPs: Who Verifies the Output When Clients Don’t Ask?

Duration seconds: 751
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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Government AI Shutdown Exposes Hidden Vendor Dependencies for MSPs

Duration seconds: 717
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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

Atera’s AI Shift: Gil Pekelman on Accountability and Risk in Autonomous IT for MSPs

Duration seconds: 2002
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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

New AI Governance Tools Are Table Stakes—Positioning, Not Stack, Drives MSP Growth

Duration seconds: 720
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Abraham Garver: Why Private Equity Rollups Push Smaller MSPs Into New Market Niches

Duration seconds: 1899
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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Pressure to Adopt AI Forces MSPs to Absorb Risks Designed by Platform Vendors

Duration seconds: 827
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

ConnectWise Abandons ASIO: AI-Driven Platforms Shift Risk and Governance to MSPs

Duration seconds: 810
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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Michael Privat: Data Weakness, Not AI Tools, Derails Enterprise AI Investments

Duration seconds: 1315
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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

Consumption-Based AI Billing Increases Financial Risk for Unprepared MSPs

Duration seconds: 826
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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Forced Arbitration in Tech Contracts: Brendan Ballou on Vendor Accountability Risks

Duration seconds: 1429
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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

Governance, Not Enablement: Why Agentic AI Demands New MSP Service Models

Duration seconds: 922
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

AI Liability and Data Risk Shifts: Veeam’s Platform Pivot and Rich Freeman on MSP Readiness

Duration seconds: 2376
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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Structured Vendor Programs Increase Operational Load for MSPs

Duration seconds: 923
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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

AI Governance Hurdles in Defense: Jason Tierney Examines CMMC Barriers for MSPs

Duration seconds: 1593
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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

Google Redesigns Search: Automation Control Emerges as Core MSP Responsibility

Duration seconds: 822
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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Security Proof Becomes an MSP Service: Insurance, Trustmarks, and the Evidence Operating Model

Duration seconds: 844
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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

Vendor-Integrated AI Increases Liability Exposure for MSPs Managing Client Systems

Duration seconds: 894
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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Chad Gaydos on AI Moving Procurement from Record-Keeping to Automated Decision Execution

Duration seconds: 1331
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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

AI Integration Into PSA and Security Platforms Forces New Governance Demands on MSPs

Duration seconds: 713
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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

AI Accelerates Exploit Creation and Evidence Burden for MSPs, Says Google and Proofpoint

Duration seconds: 835
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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

AI Agents Create New Accountability Risks for MSPs Managing Cloud Environments

Duration seconds: 865
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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

New AI Metering Forces MSPs to Rethink Contracts and Prove Control Over Usage

Duration seconds: 832
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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

Consumption-Based AI Shifts MSP Role from Access to Governance and Cost Control

Duration seconds: 762
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Jessica Davis on AI-Driven Pricing: How Microsoft and Kaseya Are Pressuring MSP Margins

Duration seconds: 2503
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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Shadow AI Shifts MSP Role: From AI Access to Proving Control and Recovery

Duration seconds: 771
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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

When Agents Can Buy and Provision: The Shift from Automation to Enforced Governance

Duration seconds: 808
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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

Microsoft and AWS Shift MSPs Toward Metered AI Pricing and Governance Exposure

Duration seconds: 946
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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

Microsoft and Federal Agencies Shift Security from Best Effort to Verified Service Operation

Duration seconds: 863
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

AI Automation Shifts MSPs from Per-Seat Pricing to Variable, Metered Cost Models

Duration seconds: 947
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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

OpenAI and Deepseek Drive AI Costs Up, Forcing MSPs to Rethink Pricing Models

Duration seconds: 708
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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

AI Moves to Metered Utility: Microsoft, Cisco, and the Demand for Explicit Governance

Duration seconds: 852
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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Data Gaps, Not Hype, Block Productive AI for MSPs: Insights from Dr. Fern Halper

Duration seconds: 1453
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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

AI Adoption Hinges on Trust, Not Features: MSPs Must Deliver Governance and Accountability

Duration seconds: 645
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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Thrive Acquisitions Reshape MSP Operator Choices

Duration seconds: 1890
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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Insurance Mandates and AI Regulation Shift MSPs from Tool Support to Proof and Liability Management

Duration seconds: 773
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Apr 21, 2026 · not_requested

Metered AI and Variable Output Are Shifting MSP Accountability and Margin Risks

Duration seconds: 695
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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Tiffani Bova on AI Compressing the MSP Transition: Faster Change, Higher Risk

Duration seconds: 1947
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Apr 17, 2026 · not_requested

Network and Infrastructure Limits Force New Guardrails as AI Expands in MSP Operations

Duration seconds: 788
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Rich Freeman on How VC-Backed AI MSPs Like Treeline Reshape Operator Labor Needs

Duration seconds: 2051
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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Hyperscaler Cloud Expansion Creates New AI Runtime Risks for MSPs

Duration seconds: 698
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Apr 14, 2026 · not_requested

Buyer Trust and Budget Tighten: Data Residency and Auditability Redefine MSP Eligibility

Duration seconds: 738
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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

AI Collapsing the Software Layer: Risks for MSP Roles and Tech Debt with Dusty Gulleson

Duration seconds: 1279
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Apr 10, 2026 · not_requested

Why Remediation Capacity, Not Detection, Now Defines MSP Accountability

Duration seconds: 732
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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

AI Monetization Remains Out of Reach for Most MSPs, Say GTIA’s Carolyn April and CompTIA’s Seth Robinson

Duration seconds: 2112
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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

AI Governance Moves Center Stage: Why Audits and Policy Now Define MSP Risk

Duration seconds: 779
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Apr 7, 2026 · not_requested

AI Deployment Exposes Workflow Gaps—MSPs Face Increased Liability and Coordination Demands

Duration seconds: 786
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