Fri Oct-13-2023: Canalys and New Relic Reports, Apple's Dominance and Its Impact on IT Outsourcing, plus Friday Big Ideas

In this episode of the Business of Tech podcast, Dave Sobel discuss four important things to know in the tech industry. They cover the unveiling of new avenues and risks for MSPs by Canalys and New Relic, the latest in cybersecurity with Passkey's Political Hacking and Patching, the potential impact of Apple's dominance on IT outsourcing, and big ideas from Google's cognitive impact to the evolving role of IT in an AI world. Dave highlights the importance of involving the channel in successful cloud marketplaces and the role of partners in the fastest-growing market for cybersecurity and software. He also discusses the high costs of outages, with organizations reporting median costs of $7.75 million and hourly costs of up to $1 million. The episode emphasizes the relevance of marketplaces for MSPs and IT outsourcing companies, providing new revenue streams and opportunities in cybersecurity.

Four things to know today

00:00 Canalys and New Relic Reports: Unveiling New Avenues and Risks for MSPs

02:44 Passkeys, Political Hacking, and Patching: An MSP’s Guide to the Latest in Cybersecurity

05:36 From Teens to Enterprise: How Apple's Dominance Could Shape IT Outsourcing

06:56 Big Ideas Friday: From Google's Cognitive Impact to the Evolving Role of IT in an AI World

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