The Business of Tech Lounge - Wednesday, March 6 2024

Today on the Business of Tech Lounge, we delve into the AI opportunity, perspectives from the tech media, and insights from Rich Freeman of Channelholic. We discuss acquisitions versus private equity, reflecting on Elliot Holland's comments. Tabitha Scott offers a unique business perspective, and we explore the FCC's move on AI and the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program. In our top story, Kaseya's 2024 MSP Benchmark Report reveals cybersecurity as a top revenue driver for 73% of managed services providers, emphasizing the importance of investing in technology for cyber protection. Automation, integration, and AI adoption are key solutions to IT challenges, with hiring skilled IT professionals remaining a critical challenge for MSPs in 2024.  💼 All Our SponsorsSupport the vendors who support the show:👉 https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ 🚀 Join Business of Tech PlusGet exclusive access to investigative reports, vendor analysis, leadership briefings, and more.👉 https://businessof.tech/plus 🎧 Subscribe to the Business of TechWant the show on your favorite podcast app or prefer the written versions of each story?📲 https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe 📰 Story Links & SourcesLooking for the links from today’s stories?Every episode script — with full source links — is posted at:🌐 https://www.businessof.tech 🎙 Want to Be a Guest?Pitch your story or appear on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights:💬 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech 🔗 Follow Business of Tech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradioBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessof.techInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradioTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.