Feb 20, 2025
Overview:
In this episode
of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts Amy Babinchak and James Kernan
discuss various topics including the aftermath of the Super Bowl,
the trends in mergers and acquisitions, and the effectiveness of
Microsoft Action Pack programs. They explore the potential of AI in
increasing productivity through a new book, 'AI Productivity Leap',
and AI project management software. The episode also covers
trending news from the growth trends of tech franchises to
leadership changes in major companies.
Chapter Markers:
00:00
Introductions
00:52 Super
Bowl Recap and Reactions
06:15 MSP
Question of the Week: What is the Value of my
MSP?
13:36 T-Mobile
and Starlink Partnership
16:10 DeepSeek
Hack and Government Response
17:27 Microsoft
Action Pack Program Ending
19:02 Franchise
Growth in the IT Industry
20:49 CEO
Shuffling in the Tech Industry
21:28 Weekend
Reads: Intel and Kaseya Leadership Changes
23:59 5 Minutes
with a Smart Person Interview: Manish Bhardia of
AIMEY.AI
27:49 AI
Productivity Leap: The Book
36:22 Upcoming
Industry Events
40:51
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
New Book Release:
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cybersecurity, sharing real-world solutions to combat today's most
pressing threats.
Whether you're an MSP, IT leader, or simply passionate about
protecting your data, this book is packed with expert advice to help you stay
secure and ahead of the curve.
Available now on Amazon!
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