In this episode, Dave Sobel discusses three important tech news stories. First, N-Able's inaugural Global Futurology Study reveals insights into the growth of managed services, including the rise of cybersecurity and the use of AI. Next, SolarWinds challenges the SEC lawsuit over the 2020 cyber attack and claims the fraud charges are unfounded. Lastly, Salesforce research highlights the gap between AI productivity promises and reality in terms of data and IT readiness.
Three things to know today
00:00 Insights from N-Able’s Inaugural Global Futurology Study
05:31 SolarWinds Challenges SEC Lawsuit Over 2020 Cyberattack, Claims Fraud Charges Unfounded
07:31 AI Productivity Promise Meets Reality: Salesforce Research on Data and IT Readiness
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