Best MSP Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Agentic AI and Automation: Transforming SMB Operations with Anurag Agrawal of TechAisle 35:27

42m ago35:27

35:27

In this episode of the Business of Tech Lounge, host Dave Sobel welcomes Anurag Agrawal, Chief Global Analyst and CEO of TechIsle, to discuss key trends that SMBs and mid-market companies should watch for in 2025. They explore the rise of agentic AI, the impact of AI-powered PCs, and how SMBs can effectively tackle their top business goals and IT c…

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AQ: Eluned Morgan MS; Mims Davies MP; Sioned Williams MS; Rupert Soames, CBI chair 47:02

44m ago47:02

47:02

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from All Saints Church in Porthcawl.By BBC Radio 4

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Trump's AI Action Plan, Stargate Drama, Google Offers Chrome Management, AI Labels 12:04

2h ago12:04

12:04

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at formulating a comprehensive AI action plan within six months, focusing on eliminating ideological bias in AI systems. This move comes as a response to previous policies established by the Biden administration, which Trump has directed his advisers to dismantle. The Office of Management and Budget h…

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Trump's Stargate Initiative, Microsoft's New Deal with OpenAI and the Perception of AI 12:35

1h ago12:35

12:35

The episode opens with President Donald Trump's announcement of a four-year initiative called Stargate, which aims to enhance the nation's AI infrastructure with a staggering budget of $500 billion. This initiative involves major tech players like Oracle, OpenAI, and Microsoft, who will invest $100 billion to expand computing capacity and construct…

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Cybersecurity Milestones and Market Shifts, Microsoft's Price Hike and the Push for Windows 11 13:20

2d ago13:20

13:20

The episode highlights the achievements of the Biden administration in establishing baseline cybersecurity requirements for critical infrastructure, with notable compliance rates among U.S. pipelines, railways, and airports. Sobel also covers the arrest of Army Communications Specialist Cameron J. Wagnius, linked to a massive theft of phone records…

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Small Business Confidence Rises Amid IT Job Cuts and AI Growth 13:32

1h ago13:32

13:32

The episode highlights a notable rise in small business optimism, with the National Federation of Independent Business reporting an optimism index of 105.1, the highest since October 2018. Despite this positive sentiment, challenges such as inflation and labor quality persist, with a significant percentage of business owners planning to raise compe…

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Transforming Business Strategy: How Cybersecurity and AI Drive Growth with Holly Rollo 19:38

1h ago19:38

19:38

Dave Sobel engages with Holly Rollo to discuss the critical role small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) play in national security. Rollo emphasizes that in today's interconnected environment, the security practices of every company are vital, as vulnerabilities often arise from third-party interactions. She highlights the importance of maintaining r…

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Corridors, Israel-Gaza, BBC funding 42:41

1h ago42:41

42:41

Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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MSSP Pricing Trends: Key Takeaways from the Latest Benchmark Report 42:27

1h ago42:27

42:27

Host Dave Sobel engages in a lively discussion with seasoned technology journalist Jessica Davis and veteran industry writer Howard Cohen. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of the recent trend of CEO changes in the tech industry, particularly focusing on notable shifts at companies like Kaseya and ConnectWise. The trio delves into the …

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AQ: Luke Evans MP, Helen Morgan MP; Karin Smyth MP; Alex Wilson AM 46:55

9m ago46:55

46:55

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from Codsall Village Hall, South StaffordshireBy BBC Radio 4

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AI Revolution: Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn Transforming the Workplace, Like it or Not 13:00

4h ago13:00

13:00

The episode highlights the recent push by major companies like Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into their services. Microsoft has relaunched its free AI chat service for businesses, now branded as Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, which enhances workplace productivity through AI agents for a monthly fee. Go…

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FBI Strikes Back: The Takedown of PlugX Malware and LockBit's Struggles 12:29

32m ago12:29

12:29

The FBI successfully hacked approximately 4,200 computers across the U.S. to eliminate the PlugX malware, which has been a tool for state-sponsored hackers in China since 2012. This operation, conducted in collaboration with French law enforcement, marks a proactive approach to combating cyber threats and underscores the importance of government in…

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AI in Action: Bridging the Gap Between High Performers and the Rest 16:37

8d ago16:37

16:37

Host Dave Sobel discusses the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in business operations, highlighting a recent study by MIT and McKinsey. The study reveals a significant gap between high-performing companies and their peers, with top firms achieving faster returns on their AI investments. Key factors contributing to this success inc…

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Small Businesses Embrace Digital Transformation Amid Economic Uncertainty 11:57

18h ago11:57

11:57

The episode highlights a surge in small business digital transformation initiatives, with over 80% of surveyed leaders either adopting or considering AI technology. This trend is accompanied by a forecasted 40% increase in capital expenditures, reflecting a strong optimism among business leaders regarding future profits and sales. The episode also …

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MSPs in the AI Era: A Roadmap to Success 37:44

2d ago37:44

37:44

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and automation is reshaping the future of IT. This episode explores how managed service providers (MSPs) can leverage these powerful technologies to optimize their operations and deliver exceptional value to their clients. All our Sponsors: https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on yo…

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Musk, climate 43:13

3d ago43:13

43:13

Have your say on the issues discussed on Any Questions?By BBC Radio 4

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Navigating AI Adoption: Insights, Regulations, and Data Center Expansion 34:31

5d ago34:31

34:31

In this episode of the Business of Tech Lounge, host Dave Sobel is joined by AI news writer Esther Shittu and seasoned journalist TC Doyle to discuss the current landscape of artificial intelligence adoption, upcoming regulations, and the implications of data center expansion. They explore how these factors impact IT services and strategies for gui…

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AQ: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Lord Finkelstein, Meg Hillier MP, Greg Swenson 47:12

4d ago47:12

47:12

Alex Forsyth presents political debates from Trinity College OxfordBy BBC Radio 4

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From Air Fryers to AI Chips: Highlights from CES 2025 14:23

5d ago14:23

14:23

Key highlights from CES 2025, focusing on market predictions and the impact of potential tariffs on the tech industry. The Consumer Technology Association forecasts a 3.2% growth in the U.S. tech market, reaching $537 billion, contingent on avoiding a trade war under President-elect Donald Trump. The episode emphasizes the growing familiarity and u…

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AI Expansion: Government's Growing Toolkit and Microsoft's Strategic Shift 13:45

6d ago13:45

13:45

The federal government has reported a substantial increase in AI use cases, with over 1,700 applications identified across 37 agencies, more than doubling the previous year's total. These use cases span various categories, including health, mission-enabling tasks, and government services. The Department of Health and Human Services leads with 271 r…

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Cybersecurity Under Siege: China's Threats, Leadership Changes, and AI Innovations 14:13

7d ago14:13

14:13

Host Dave Sobel discusses significant cybersecurity developments involving the U.S. Treasury Department and its recent breach linked to Chinese hackers. The breach, which was discovered on December 8, 2024, involved unauthorized access to unclassified documents within the Office of Foreign Assets Control, raising alarms about the potential exposure…

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ERP117 - Rethinking vCIO : Adapting The Role For Better Outcomes 42:33

8d ago42:33

42:33

In today's episode, I’m joined by Alex Farling from Empath. In the last episode, Luis Giraldo and I were talking about vCIO. Alex was listening to the episode and took up my challenge to fight us in the comments. Alex has lots of opinions and experience in the vCIO field, having built one of the leading platforms for vCIO out there. Interestingly, …

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The State of the MSP Industry: Growth, Compliance, and AI Threats in 2025 12:49

8d ago12:49

12:49

A recent report from Kaseya reveals that 91% of MSPs are prioritizing profitability, with a significant portion expecting revenue growth despite challenges in customer acquisition. The competitive landscape sees smaller MSPs leveraging niche expertise, while the rise of AI-driven threats poses new challenges, with over two-thirds of providers repor…

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Digital Humans: AI Ethics, Applications, ROI, and Future of Customer Interactions w/ Danny Tomsett 20:46

11d ago20:46

20:46

Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Danny Tomsett, the CEO of UneeQ, a company specializing in AI-powered digital humans. The discussion begins with an exploration of the concept of digital humans—interactive avatars designed to assist users across various digital platforms, such as kiosks, websites, and mobile apps. Tomsett…

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Custom Software Development, AI Integration, & Client Engagement Strategies with Andrew Duncan 23:58

13d ago23:58

23:58

Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Andrew Duncan, founder of Vertice Labs, a consultancy specializing in custom software development. The discussion centers around the evolving landscape of software development as we approach 2025, highlighting the importance of understanding when to build custom software versus utilizing o…

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Exploring AI-Driven Professional Services Automation: Insights from RocketLane's Sri Ganesan 18:56

12d ago18:56

18:56

Host Dave Sobel welcomes Sri Ganesan, co-founder and CEO of RocketLane, to discuss the evolving landscape of professional services automation (PSA). The conversation delves into the challenges faced by IT service providers in managing client-facing projects and the need to transition from a hero-driven approach to a more systematic, governance-focu…

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The Singularity Paradox: Philosophy, Business Innovation, and Future Technologies with Anders Indset 24:18

13d ago24:18

24:18

host Dave Sobel engages in a deep conversation with Anders Indset, a business philosopher who explores the intersection of philosophy and business. The discussion centers around how philosophical inquiry can lead to better decision-making and outcomes in the corporate world. Anders shares his journey of merging his passions for capitalism and philo…

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AI in Food Safety: Enhancing Compliance, Consumer Insights, and Product Innovation withMark Haas 18:07

25d ago18:07

18:07

Host Dave Sobel engages in a compelling conversation with Mark Haas, the CEO of the Helmsman Group, a company specializing in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Mark shares insights into how AI, particularly natural language processing (NLP), is transforming food regulation and safety. The di…

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Navigating Compliance, Cybersecurity Investment, & Decision-Making w/ Jared Casner 18:44

16d ago18:44

18:44

The discussion begins with Jared Casner sharing his journey into the channel, highlighting a pivotal shift from direct sales to working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Initially targeting small businesses with a compliance-as-a-service platform, Jared and his team quickly realized the importance of MSPs in deploying their solution effectivel…

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Navigating Compliance Complexity: MSPs, Cybersecurity, AI, and Business Outcomes with Josh Hoffman 15:24

17d ago15:24

15:24

Host Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Josh Hoffman, the Chief Revenue Officer at ControlCase. They delve into the complexities of compliance in the regulatory landscape, particularly in the United States, where a patchwork of state laws creates confusion for businesses. Hoffman emphasizes the challenges faced by clients n…

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Exploring AI in Project Management: Automation, Data Governance, and Future Trends with Mike Psenka 19:59

18d ago19:59

19:59

Host Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mike Psenka from Moovila, focusing on the transformative role of AI and automation in project management. Mike shares insights from his extensive experience in implementing AI technologies, emphasizing the importance of relationship management in project-based industries. He highlight…

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Exploring Human-Centric Support, AI Integration, Trust Building, & Training with David Sohn 17:18

19d ago17:18

17:18

David shares his background in the tech industry, specifically his experience with a company that sold transceivers to major telecommunications firms. This experience highlighted the need for exceptional customer support, leading him to establish Help with a focus on providing human-powered, 24/7 frontline support. David Sohn emphasizes the importa…

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MSP Growth: M&A Insights, Human Capital, AI Readiness, & Business Transformation w/ Nelson Gomes 20:28

20d ago20:28

20:28

n this episode of the podcast, host Dave Sobol interviews Nelson Gomes, the CEO of Portalia Group, who shares insights from his extensive career in the managed services provider (MSP) industry. Nelson recounts his journey, starting with the founding of Priority One Group in 1997, which initially focused on IT services before evolving into an MSP wi…

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Automation, AI, SaaS Management, and MSP Growth with Mark Ralls of Auvik 19:37

22d ago19:37

19:37

Dave Sobel engages in a conversation with Mark Ralls, the president of Auvik, a company specializing in network monitoring and management. The discussion begins with an exploration of the transformative potential of automation and AI in the IT landscape. Ralls emphasizes Auvik's role in proactively monitoring networks, providing customized alerts, …

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Cybersecurity Insights: Policy, Identity Management and CMMC with Jon Murchison 20:54

23d ago20:54

20:54

Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jon Murchison, CEO of BlackPoint Cyber, about the current state of cybersecurity policies and practices. They discuss the initiatives surrounding "secure by design" and "secure by default," emphasizing the challenges faced by managed IT service providers in implementing these ideals. Jon e…

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Venture Capital in MSP SaaS: Insights on Investment, Challenges, and Future Trends w/Joel Abramson 16:40

24d ago16:40

16:40

In this episode of the podcast, host Dave Sobel sits down with Joel Abramson, the managing partner at TopDown Ventures, to discuss the intricacies of venture capital in the managed services provider (MSP) software space. With a background that includes significant experience in the MSP industry, including the sale of a large MSP to TELUS, Joel shar…

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AQ: Timandra Harkness, Richard Holden MP, Calum Miller MP, Emily Thornberry MP 47:04

25d ago47:04

47:04

Alex Forsyth presents political debate from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.By BBC Radio 4

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ERP116 - Rethinking vCIO: Delivering Real Client Value in MSP Services 43:16

26d ago43:16

43:16

Today, I’m chatting with my old friend Luis Giraldo, Chief Experience Officer at Scalepad. Luis and I are discussing how most of our industry might be doing vCIO all wrong. vCIO has the Critical Objective of creating real client value by delivering services that lead to genuine business outcomes, but many struggle to make this a reality. We discuss…

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Exploring Evergreen's Long-Term Investment Strategy, People, & Global Expansion w/ Jeff Totten 15:31

1M ago15:31

15:31

Host Dave Sobel interviews Jeff Totten, the founder and CEO of Evergreen, a company that takes a unique long-term investment approach in the managed services provider (MSP) space. Jeff shares insights into Evergreen's philosophy, which is heavily inspired by Berkshire Hathaway's model of acquiring businesses with the intent to build and hold them f…

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Open Source MSP Solutions, Community Growth, & AI Integration in SaaS Management w/ Kelvin Tegelaar 20:22

1M ago20:22

20:22

host Dave Sobel sits down with Kelvin Tegelaar, the CTO of Lime and founder of CyberDrain, to discuss the evolving landscape of SaaS management and the innovative approach taken by CyberDrain. Tegelaar introduces the Cyber Drain Improved Partner Portal (CIPP), an open-source, multi-tenant management solution specifically designed for Microsoft 365.…

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2024 Predictions Review & 2025 Outlook: AI, Compliance, Decentralization, and MSP Evolution 18:53

1M ago18:53

18:53

The episode begins with a recap of the previous year's forecasts, assessing their accuracy and relevance in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Host Dave Sobel highlights the increasing reliance of businesses, particularly in healthcare and finance, on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to navigate the complex compliance requirements stemming from a…

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AI Safety Tools, Diversity in IT, Voice Tech Risks, and RMM Market Shifts 14:00

28d ago14:00

14:00

The episode opens with a focus on Anthropic's new tool, Clio, which is designed to enhance AI observability by identifying threats and unknown harms associated with its AI chatbot, Claude. Clio has already proven its utility by detecting a coordinated spam network attempting to manipulate search engine optimization. Anthropic aims to share Clio's m…

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AI Leadership Growth, Chatbot Innovations, and Broadcom's VMware Success Amid Channel Challenges 13:10

29d ago13:10

13:10

There is a significant surge in AI leadership and investment within organizations, highlighting a 70% increase in the number of chief AI officers from 2023 to 2024. This trend indicates a growing commitment to AI technology in the corporate landscape, with many companies opting to fill these roles with talent from major tech firms. The report empha…

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Exploring AI, Automation, and Team Dynamics in Cybersecurity for SMBs and MSPs with Gerwai Todd 14:46

1M ago14:46

14:46

Host Dave Sobel welcomes back Gerwai Todd, CEO of both PIA and TimeZest, to discuss the unique challenges and strategies involved in leading two organizations simultaneously. Gerwai emphasizes the importance of having a strong team and effective communication, highlighting the implementation of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) in both bus…

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2025 Tech Outlook: AI Trends, Bespoke Platforms, and MSP Confidence w/ Seth Robinson & Rich Freeman 43:33

1M ago43:33

43:33

Host Dave Sobel welcomes Seth Robinson, Vice President of Industry Research at CompTIA, and Rich Freeman, a seasoned journalist and analyst specializing in the SMB channel. The discussion centers around CompTIA's recently released outlook for 2025, which highlights the ongoing optimism within the technology sector, particularly among IT professiona…

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Navigating Compliance: Trends, Challenges, and the Future for MSPs in 2025 w/ Tim Golden 20:52

1M ago20:52

20:52

Dave Sobel engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tim Golden, CEO of Compliance Scorecard. They discuss the evolving landscape of compliance, particularly in the context of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) as they look toward 2025. Tim emphasizes that compliance is not a fleeting trend but a critical aspect of business operations, drawing…

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Google Gemini 2.0, Cybersecurity Breaches, and the Future of Managed Services 16:21

1M ago16:21

16:21

Google launched Gemini 2.0, their next-generation AI model, which includes an experimental version called Gemini 2.0 Flash, boasts impressive capabilities such as generating text, images, and speech while processing various inputs. With a focus on multimodal functionality, Gemini 2.0 aims to support agentic AI systems that can think ahead and act o…

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TeamViewer's $720M Acquisition, Microsoft Shareholder Pushback, SEC Cyber Rules, and Windows 11 Warnings 11:10

1M ago11:10

11:10

The episode starts with TeamViewer's acquisition of 1E for approximately $720 million. This strategic move aims to enhance TeamViewer's capabilities in digital workplace management and intelligent endpoint management, ultimately improving employee experience and operational efficiency. With TeamViewer already installed on over 2.5 billion devices g…

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MSPs Propel AI Growth: ChatGPT Pro, Domain-Specific Models, and New Tech Innovations 17:33

1M ago17:33

17:33

A recent survey by ISG indicates that nearly two-thirds of executives in the Americas and Europe are utilizing MSPs for their AI initiatives, with enterprise spending on these projects expected to rise by 50% in 2025. Sobel highlights the shift towards smaller, domain-specific AI models, which are anticipated to become mainstream as organizations s…

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U.S. Job Growth, IT Labor Trends, VDI Challenges, Private 5G, and AI's Impact on SMB Revenue 14:52

2M ago14:52

14:52

The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November, with a slight increase in the unemployment rate to 4.2%. Notably, the IT sector saw stable hiring, with the unemployment rate for IT professionals decreasing to 2.5%. However, a recent study highlights the impact of return-to-office mandates on employee turnover, especially among women and skilled wo…

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