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The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 208 - Botnet Battles, the State of AI, and M&A Activity in SMBTopic 1: Massive Botnet Network Taken Down Police coordinated by the European Union's justice and police agencies have taken down computer networks responsible for spreading ransomware via infected emails, in what they called the biggest-ever international operation against the lucrative form of cybercrime. The European Union's judicial cooperation agency, Eurojust, said that police arrested four “high value” suspects, took down more than 100 servers and seized control of over 2,000 internet domains. Related Link: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/massive-international-police-operation-takes-ransomware-networks-arrests-110667670 -- -- -- Topic 2: AI Update, because We Have To Ar...2024-06-1829 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 207 - Bigger and Bigger MSPs, AI, and How to Consume AdviceCheck out the bonus Killing IT content on MSP Radio's Business of Tech podcast! Today's a great day to subscribe to that: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/ -- -- -- Topic 1: The Current State of Mergers, Acquisition, and MSP Consolidation Mergers and Acquisitions are alive and well in the MSP channel. Jay McBain from Canalys predicts a growth of M&A of 50% in 2024. In addition to MSPs themselves, he says that we’ll see some major vendors acquired as well. The promise of these larger organizations is always that they’ll bring...2024-03-3033 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 206: ChatGPT Year 1, Robots Multiplying by Thousands, and Destructive Private EquityTopic 1: Chat GPT 1 year later. AI Article Summary: Elon Musk creates his own AI company called X.AI, while Satya Nadella of Microsoft invests in OpenAI and accelerates plans to incorporate AI into Microsoft's products. OpenAI releases ChatGPT as a "low key research preview," which becomes a hit. Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, faces challenges with its own chatbot and struggles with the decision to go open-source. Microsoft introduces its own chatbot in Bing, surpassing Google's efforts. Geoffrey Hinton, a prominent AI scientist at Google, decides to quit and reflects on the rapid advancements in AI technology.2023-12-2131 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 204: KIT LIVE at the SMB Online ConferenceTopic 1: How much will AI change our business in the next twelve months? ChatGPT now has over 100 million users. Government wants to regulate it. We’re past the hockey stick moment. https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/14/u-s-tech-policy-must-keep-pace-with-ai-innovation/ --- Topic 2: Oh Dear God - Minority Report crack for Ryan: Movie clip reconstructed by an AI reading mice's brains as they watch Researchers have put together a 30-second movie clip based on a group of mice's brain activity data that was recorded while they watched the footage https://www.news...2023-05-2633 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpsiode 203: AI is Moving Fast, Killing IT Revisits the Cabana, & This Isn't Goodbye but See You LaterTopic 1: The Arms Race is Here...AI is Definitely Moving Fast, but Will It Break Things? ChatGPT is now integrated in Bing as “Prometheus.” That sounds ominous. But Bard is also coming. And now Ernie. And Claude. Soon there will be AI bots generating “conversations” and disrupting the search industry on all sides of the globe. Is that a good thing? https://www.reuters.com/technology/chinas-baidu-finish-testing-chatgpt-style-project-ernie-bot-march-2023-02-07/ https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/08/chinese-tech-giant-alibaba-working-on-a-chatgpt-rival-shares-jump.html Sample alternative tools - https://bing.com https://hyperwriteai.com/ https://easy-peas...2023-02-2132 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 202: The Good Guys win the Cyber Wars, Scientist Using Wifi to See Through Walls, & AI and EthicsTopic 1: Score 1 for the Good Guys in the Cyber Wars https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-login-0f2b3e6a-1272-4510-8fd2-c1aa9128b8db.html In a significant development in the fight against ransomware, the FBI announces that they have shut down a notorious cyber gang after infiltrating their system months ago and secretly giving decryption keys to ransomware victims. Topic 2: Ummmm … This is Some Seriously Scary Big Brother Stuff https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3p7xj/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detail Scientists have announced that they are ab...2023-02-0731 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 201: Jobs Again, FBI Crime Data is NOT Good, & First Personal Drone to be Produced by IndiaTopic 1: Sorry: Let’s talk jobs. December: Total new jobs UP 235,000. That is despite the fact the enterprise companies (500 employees+) reduced jobs by 151,000 https://adpemploymentreport.com/ ← Great summary stats Spotify 600 (6% of workforce) Twitter 3,700 (50% of those who lasted this long) Salesforce 7,000 (10% of workforce) Microsoft 10,000 (5% of workforce) Tesla 10,000 (10% of workforce) Google 12,000 (6% of workforce) Amazon 18,000 (1% of workforce) Oh, and . . . Apple 0 (0% of workforce) - Minor adjustments at retail locations See also the big Layoff-Tracker Service at TrueUp - https://www.trueup.io/layoffs NOTE - True...2023-01-3131 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 200: Labor Hoarding, Tech Workforce 2023, We Got the Digital Workplace WrongTopic 1: Small companies are “labor hoarding” while large companies are laying off. https://www.utahbusiness.com/labor-hoarding-tech/ https://www.teambonding.com/labor-hoarding/ Keeping employees at any cost! Topic 2: Understanding the Dynamics of the Tech Workforce in 2023 Data Point 1: Tech Layoffs are Happening … But Not Because Tech is Suddenly Less Valuable https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-login-e28dd906-601f-480d-8c1a-656851613556.html?chunk=0&utm_term=emshare#story0 Data Point 2: Tech Jobs are Less Attractive to Young Professionals https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/01/09/tech-job...2023-01-2431 min

The Killing IT PodcastAlgorithms in need of MGMT Training, Microsoft drops $1B on ChatGPT, & Apple to Create Their Own ChipTopic 1: Algorithms Need Management Training, Too! From Wired Magazine. Human beings excel at avoiding responsibility for difficult decisions. Management and personnel decisions are often difficult. Therefore, they are great candidates for turning decision-making over to the bots. What could possibly go wrong? https://www.wired.com/story/platform-work-labor-economy-ai/ Topic 2: Microsoft drops $1 Billion on ChatGPT I should have bought more Microsoft stock yesterday. :-) Looking to the true “next level” of product development. Microsoft was an early investor in ChatGPT https://www.businessinsider.com/microso...2023-01-1730 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 198: the Generative AI Race, Last Pass Security Incident, and Intelligent ElevatorsTopic 1: Generative AI is Fun … Until the “Other” Guys Start Doing It Too https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/31/how-china-is-building-a-parallel-generative-ai-universe/ China is aggressively building their own versions of generative AI platforms (with some obvious / inevitable filters) that do essentially the same thing as ChatGPT and Stable Diffusion. The question is whether they will be able to out-race us to the auto-content future … and whether that is a problem. Topic 2: LastPass - Lessons for the Channel Should we be worried? What do we expect from vendors? What’s reasonable and realistic? https://blog.lastpass.c...2023-01-1030 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 197: Military Fingerprints and Iris Scans on Ebay, the Remote Worker Whistleblower, Mab Simulates Time Travel with AITopic 1: For Sale on eBay: A Military Database of Fingerprints and Iris Scans Great topic for ITSPs - especially as clients get rid of equipment at the end of year. Old machines of all kinds might have sensitive data. Not this juicy, perhaps, but stories like this are great for you client-facing newsletters. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/27/technology/for-sale-on-ebay-a-military-database-of-fingerprints-and-iris-scans.html Topic 2: The age of the work-from-home whistleblower Why are so many remote workers deciding to squeal on their companies? https://www.businessinsider.com/remote-work-surge-employees-whistleblowing-complaints-companies-fraud-2022-12 Topic 3: Man...2023-01-0331 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 196: Scammers Scamming the Scam, "Luddite" Teens, and the Drones are HereTopic 1: Meta scamming: Scammers Are Scamming Other Scammers Out of Millions of Dollars https://www.wired.com/story/cybercrime-hackers-scams-forums/ On cybercrime forums, user complaints about being duped may accidentally expose their real identities. Topic 2: Teens are Self-Liberating from Social Media ‘Luddite’ Teens Don’t Want Your Likes https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/15/style/teens-social-media.html Topic 3: The Drones Are Coming (to 22 Select Locations Around the Country … Within Driving Distance of a Wal-Mart) https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/walmart-droneup-drone-delivery-service-launches-arizona/638950/ Wal-mart announces legitimate progress on rolling out drone...2022-12-2731 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 195: The Bots are Here, AI Fiction Author, and Call Time on FAANG StocksTopic 1: The Bots are Coming for LinkedIn, Adding New Layers of Risk for Professionals and for Companies … but Especially for Recruiters https://thehustle.co/12122023-LinkedIn-bots/ Bots are everywhere on social media, and some platforms are doing more to combat them than others. Now that the bots are proliferating on LinkedIn, it’s vital for everyone to think about the layers of threat and the corresponding hygiene on the career-centric platform. Topic 2: How does AI write fiction (and online advertisements)? “Fluent BS” https://www.wired.com/story/chatgpt-fluent-bs/ The term “Fluent Bul...2022-12-2031 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 194: Killer Robot Police, New Words for New Data Volume, AI Images--Good or bad?Topic 1: Should the Police have killer robots? San Francisco approves the use of robots capable of lethal force. Is this move inevitable, or are the arguments in favor of this just rare exceptions to the rule? https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/sf-police-killer-robots-would-have-explosives-not-guns-sfpd/ Topic 2: Data Volumes are Increasing at Such a Fast Pace, We Need New Words to Describe Just How Much There Is https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2022-11-30/new-prefixes-for-huge-and-tiny-numbers-ronna-ronto-quetta-and-quecto.html And to absolutely no one’s surprise, businesses are struggling to afford the cost of...2022-12-1332 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 193: The FTX Contagion, Goodnight to Alexa, Amazon Replaces Recruiters with AI!Topic 1: The FTX Contagion Has Affected VC / PE Firms that Invest In MSP Vendors https://www.channele2e.com/news/ftx-cryptocurrency-bankruptcy-filing/ In all the noise that’s surrounding the collapse of FTX and the impact on other crypto companies, news is coming out that several major MSP investors have also suffered significant losses. Initial statements indicate that the losses were not enough to threaten the survival of the investment funds, but that there will be implications for how they make investment decisions in the future. Topic 2: Is It Goodnight To Alexa (and other vo...2022-12-0730 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 192: Federal Communications Commission Draft High-speed Internet Coverage Maps, The Tech Labor Situation, and Fed. Govt Provide Cybersecurity InsuranceTopic 1: The Federal Communications Commission has published the initial draft of its revised high-speed internet coverage maps. The old maps were census-block based. The new maps are based on more detailed information from broadband providers. With the old system, a huge census block would be marked as served even if only one household had broadband. https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/notes/2022/11/18/new-broadband-maps-are-finally-here You can examine updated maps from here: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home For an interactive map, start here and zoom in and out as desired: ...2022-11-2931 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 191: Lithium Ion Batters Recyclable, 9 in 10 SMBs Fear Ransomware Attack, and Rude Behavior might be ContagiousTopic 1: Good News on the EV Front: Lithium Ion Batteries can be Recycled! https://www.axios.com/2022/11/10/audi-redwood-ev-battery-recycling Yes … we are headed for an EV world. No … there are not nearly enough batteries or charging stations or grid capacity to handle an EV world. But in a positive sign, it turns out that the rare Earth minerals used in LIon batteries do not degrade and can be recycled into new batteries. Increase supply. Reduce pollution. Recycle all those old battery items lying around your house. Win! https://www.imeche.org/news/news-article/the-big-battery-challenge-3-pot...2022-11-2230 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 190: Stripe Layoffs, Twitter Melt down, & the Crypto MeltdownTopic 1: Lessons from the Stripe Layoffs - for tech ITs, vendors, and everyone. Stripe layed off 14% of their workforce, and were very open about the reasons. We all make mistakes in periods of rapid growth and rapid decline. This stuff is hard! https://www.businessinsider.com/stripe-layoffs-memo-tech-sector-challenges-2022-11 https://www.npr.org/2022/11/14/1136659617/tech-layoffs-amazon-meta-twitter https://www.channelfutures.com/business-models/gradient-msp-layoffs-20-impacted-amid-go-to-market-model-shift Topic 2: Twitter Melting Down Twitter has typically reviewed its products for privacy problems before rolling them out to users, to avoid additional fines from the F.T...2022-11-1531 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 189: U.S. drop in productivity, Cloud Computing to grow, US Banks spend $1 Bill on RansomwareTopic 1: U.S. workers have gotten way less productive. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/10/31/productivity-down-employers-worried-recession/ No one is sure why. So we get to make up reasons! Can this be attributed to the Quiet Quitting Phenomon? Maybe. But maybe not. (Again, we get to come up with our own theories today.) Perhaps, complexity is the enemy of productivity; thus, remote working might not give our brains enough buffering time between each tasks than say walking from the meeting hall to your cubicle would. Also, as we settle into a so...2022-11-0831 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 188: Japan pushes for digitization, Drone swarms, & Australia increase penalties for data breachesTopic 1: Japan pushes for digitization https://apnews.com/article/technology-health-japan-covid-public-d47817295a647379f69da9bb16160d13 Japan has stepped up its push to catch up on digitization by telling a reluctant public they have to sign up for digital IDs or possibly lose access to their public health insurance. As the naming implies, the initiative is about assigning numbers to people, similar to Social Security numbers in the U.S. Many Japanese worry the information might be misused or that their personal information might be stolen. Some view the My Number effort as a vi...2022-11-0130 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 187 - Cloud Marketplace, AI to Diagnose Illnesses, Internet Speed DisparityTopic 1: Marketplaces — McBain is big on them, but how well do they scale down? AWS Marketplace makes it so you find everything you need in one spot. As a seller, the appeal is apprent. As a vendor, especially a small to medium business, the playing floor might be a bit crowded. https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/sourcecode/aws-cloud-marketplace-advantage Topic 2: Voice-Scanning AI Aims to Diagnose Respiratory and Mental Illness … What Could Possibly Go Wrong? https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-login-6fed080c-d844-4bb4-a7cc-3a838ec2a572.html?utm_source=newsl...2022-10-2532 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 186 - Juicy tech states, Metaverse's standing, and THOR's DayTopic 1: Some juicy stats... https://www.zippia.com/advice/tech-industry-statistics/ The U.S. tech market accounts for 35% of the total world market. The U.S. tech industry is expected to grow by 6.7% in 2022. The U.S. tech industry employs roughly 12.2 million workers as of 2020. Check out these stats and let us know what stood out to you. These stats open up the floor to new approaches to shake up the industry. Those currently in the industry can take these numbers as a driving force to recruit more in...2022-10-1831 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 185: Dodging an Existential Bullet, Google Shuts Down Stadia, & Ambient IntelligenceTopic 1: The Open Internet as We Know It Dodged an Existential Bullet Last Week https://www.itu.int/en/mediacentre/Pages/PR-2022-09-29-ITU-SG-elected-Doreen-Bogdan-Martin.aspx https://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2022/08/12/the-most-important-election-you-never-heard-of/ In an election for the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), members chose Doreen Bogdan-Martin from the United States – the first-ever woman to hold the post. But that is not the reason this election was monumentally important: it was literally a showdown between an open internet and an authoritarian-controlled internet. And almost every single human on Earth didn’t know...2022-10-1132 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 184: Public cameras and Privacy Concerns, Machine Translation, and Darth Vader!Topic 1: Public Cameras, Social Media, Art, and Privacy concerns Great article on how to use publicly-available surveillance systems and open source facial recognition to mash up Instagram selfies with Earthcam video. Artist shows all the “behind the scenes” activities that go into professional selfies - all while violating copyrights and GDPR on a grand scale. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/24/technology/surveillance-footage-instagram.html Topic 2: Machine translation - what if the translation misses subtlety? In our global society, we are starting to lean heavily on these online translating tools. Because of this...2022-10-0429 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 183: ETFs, US Military on social media, & Metaverse as a service,Topic 1: NANC and KRUZ ETFs - Outperforming the Market Now you too can get away with insider trading. These new Exchange Traded Funds track the performance of members of Congress. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-15/etfs-that-track-stock-trades-of-us-congress-members-planned Topic 2: US Military on social media to engage in psychological operations. What's new this time? https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/09/19/pentagon-psychological-operations-facebook-twitter/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/19/23360688/pentagon-review-military-influence-operations-social-media Topic 3: Metaverse-as-a-Service Nvidia is counting on metaverse FOMO to drive enterprises to its...2022-09-2730 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 182: "Good" hack for SolarWinds, "Bad" security for Twitter, and "Sock Puppet" phishingTopic 1: Could it actually be possible that the SolarWinds hack was “good” for their business? https://www.scmagazine.com/feature/incident-response/why-solarwinds-just-may-be-one-of-the-most-secure-software-companies-in-the-tech-universe No one would argue that being the victim of “the largest and most damaging security breach in US history” is a good thing. But as a result of the hack, SolarWinds took unprecedented steps to fundamentally reengineer their approach to security and dev-ops … and they are telling a surprisingly compelling story about how this makes them the most secure system in the industry. What’s more, it seems like customers are listening … and buying. Do you...2022-09-2030 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 181: SMBs need MSPs, Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, & Police subscribe to "Fog Reveal"Topic 1: Any surprises in the research? SMBs need MSPs “A new survey of over 500 IT decision makers at small and medium businesses, from threat detection and response specialist Vade, shows 69 percent say a serious breach had bypassed their current email security solution. It's perhaps not surprising then that SMBs are increasingly likely to turn to managed service providers, with 96 percent of organizations either currently outsourcing at least some of their needs to MSPs or planning to do so in the future.” See https://betanews.com/2022/09/08/smbs-turn-to-msps-to-improve-cybersecurity/ Topic 2: California passes well-intentioned “Age-Appropriate Design...2022-09-1331 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 180 - AI "Accountability", Quietly Quitting, & the Right to Tractor RepairWelcome to Episode 180 of the Killing Podcast with special guest host Nadia Karatsoreos! Nadia has assisted channel partners and customers in building their businesses by adopting best practices and resources that are proven to accelerate success and deliver an exceptional experience to the businesses they serve. A results-oriented professional who puts partners first, Nadia has many years of experience in business development, community and channel relations. Her career in the MSP space started with Level Platforms in 2010 and since then she has held various roles at other vendors like GFI, Datto, NetApp and now Malwarebytes. S...2022-09-0630 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 179: Reverse Mentoring, Internships during cybersecurity shortages, and Amazon in healthcareTopic 1: Reverse mentoring in the technology industry increases understanding and opens opportunities for both sides of the mentor relationship https://blog.hubspot.com/the-hustle/reverse-mentoring Everyone knows a person of “a certain age” who is not as connected to or fluent with a new technology … even in the IT channel. And ironically, those people are much more likely to be senior executives in the business of IT. How will those highly experienced update their tech knowledge and bring new strategies to leveraging tech for business and for diversity in the industry? Talk to a youth. ...2022-08-3031 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 178: Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Gender Equity in Tech, Amazon maps your homeTopic 1: It’s time for cybersecurity to focus on the fundamentals instead of the “glory” case https://www.pcmag.com/news/ex-cisa-chiefs-advice-at-black-hat-make-security-valuable-and-attacks-costly In a world where we are addicted to having every possible device connected to the internet, the attack surface for cybersecurity threats gets bigger every day. But despite the dire prognosis for current cybersecurity capabilities, it can indeed get better, says former CISA head in Black Hat keynote. Topic 2: Why Can’t Tech Fix Its Gender Problem? https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/08/11/1056917/tech-fix-gender-problem/ Everyone can admit it: the tech ind...2022-08-2330 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 177 - Apple & Lamborghini, Women better at driverless cars, and "the Cloud Native" label Topic 1: Possible Topic (KP) - Apple hires Lamborghini's chief of chassis development for its Car team https://www.arenaev.com/lamborghini_chief_of_chassis_development_joins_the_apple_car_team-news-535.php Actual topic: Have we lost the distinction between industries? Can anyone get into the car business? After all, Amazon and Google want to get into it. Recall: General Dynamics and General Electric were both into pretty much any industry where...2022-08-1130 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 176 - The Education Market, Knowledge, & the MetaverseTopic 1: The Education Market We have all come across a job ad looking to fill an entry level position with a PhD level education. We have also witness countless college drop outs excel in high-skill, high paying positions. So what do certifications achieve if not job security? Topic 2: Knowledge, Tagging, Researching, and Cross Referencing In this everchanging industry companies are always looking forward. And they are propelled onward by a culture and data base to let them know what they have done and can't do and are suppose to do. Yep, it...2022-08-0931 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 176 - The Education Market, Knowledge, & the MetaverseTopic 1: The Education Market We have all come across a job ad looking to fill an entry level position with a PhD level education. We have also witnessed countless college drop-outs excel in high-skill, high paying positions. So what do certifications achieve if not job security? Topic 2: Knowledge, Tagging, Researching, and Cross Referencing In this everchanging industry companies are always looking forward. And they are propelled onward by a culture and data base to let them know what they have done and can't do and are suppose to do. Yep, it co...2022-08-0931 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 175: Supply Chain, Boost Domestic Semiconductor Production, Tech Journalism Accessibility ProblemTopic 1: An Update Discussion on All Things Supply Chain--Is it getting any better? https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/23/chip-shortage-detroit-manufacturing/ Ongoing supply chain issues / chip shortages have caused persistent delays in the auto industry … among other impacts. The question after 2 ½ years of disruption is whether the IT supply chain is any more healthy and whether industries have learned to adapt to the new levels of uncertainty and supply. https://mailchi.mp/protocol/why-your-supply-chain-is-breaking?e=d30f866e34 Modernizing the supply chain is an existential priority for our customers … and for our own busin...2022-08-0230 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 174: Sweetheart AI, Crypto Crashes Once Again, and Domain NamesTopic 1: Sony’s racing AI destroyed its human competitors by being nice (and fast) https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/07/19/1056176/sonys-racing-ai-destroyed-its-human-competitors-by-being-nice-and-fast/ Etiquette and risk analysis is the secret success! This perhaps suggest that talent and skill are not the only key factor to progress...and maybe not even the defining factor. Topic 2: The Crypto Crash … Lessons from a Previous Era of Technology Crash Economics https://www.protocol.com/fintech/dot-com-bubble-crypto-crash The parallels between today’s crypto winter and the technology crash of 20 years ago are multiple … with some vital differences. What lessons...2022-07-2631 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 173: EU's Regulation of US Tech Giants, Cybersecurity at Entry Level, and Water Tracking in a DroughtTopic 1: EU Passes DSA & DMA Legislation to Increase Regulation of US Tech Giants https://www.reuters.com/technology/eu-lawmakers-pass-landmark-tech-rules-enforcement-worry-2022-07-05/ New legislation in Europe is designed to address a gap in GDPR that left larger tech companies unregulated by providing specific rules and significant consequences for platforms that do not do enough to moderate illegal content or allow fair competition. Topic 2: The Way Forward for Cybersecurity Progress is to Begin at the Entry Level https://www.protocol.com/enterprise/cybersecurity-talent-gap-diversity-hiring Cybersecurity is a ma...2022-07-1931 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 172 - Paying online mods, The Un-Hackable Russia, and YandexTopic 1: Is there value in paying these volunteers, or more value in not paying them? Online moderators' contributions to open forum platform Reddit are estimated to be worth 3.4 million dollars in a given year. That accounts to roughly 3% of revenue Reddit generated through ads alone in 2019. In other words, you can argue there is room in the budget to compensate online moderators. But contributing to a community/activity you are passionate drives people to participate beyond a monetary value so is it really necessary? https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/28/technology/online-moderators-compensation.html...2022-07-1230 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 171 - Remote Deepfakes, Roe v. Wade: Data Privacy, G7 funds CybersecurityEpisode 171 - Remote Deepfakes, Roe v. Wade: Data Privacy, G7 funds Cybersecurity Topic 1: “More” people are using Deep Fakes to apply for remote tech jobs. File under, “you thought the world couldn’t get any weirder.”... The employment crisis has born a new adversary: Deepfake remote workers. Thankfully, their sole intent isn't to steal your job. Sort of. While these deepfake applicants are actively participating in the employment process, the function of the deepfake is to phish data where it otherwise could not. This includes, job interviews, resume data...2022-07-0530 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 170: Time Crystals, "Responsible AI", and Google pays for WikipediaTopic 1: 4D Time Crystals created by Google Quantum Computing. We’ve mentioned 4D printing, which involves 3D printing with materials that then change over time. Now 4D Time Crystals designed by Google Quantum Computer. Herein we bring you the definition of a quantum computer, along with an advancement in science brought about by said quantum computer. Let the arguments begin, but it looks like we’ve discovered a new phase of matter in physics. Who cares? Well, we’ve actually entered the era in which quantum computers are used for truly amazing advances at a r...2022-06-2831 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 169 - Sentient AI, Privacy Legislation, and the Digital TwinsTopic 1: Sentient AI? Is it real? Should you lose your job over it? For starters, violating an NDA and whistleblowing are vastly different reasons to be fired. Besides, this so-called sentient AI could easily just be a complex game of 20 questions; pattern matching at it's best. That said, this freaked-out-ness might be a good indicator that we are getting too close to comfort. https://www.wired.com/story/lamda-sentient-ai-bias-google-blake-lemoine/ Topic 2: Will privacy legislation happen? The internet was made for sharing data. Sooner or later, that 140 characters or less post about that weird thing your boss does with his hands would be inevitab...2022-06-2130 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 168 - The Criteria of the "Tech Company", the Consumption Model, and Working TrackersTopic 1: What does tech company even mean? RoW is a good resource to better gauge who can call themselves a tech company. We might want to reframe this seemingly exclusive title. What is the criteria a company must meet to be able to slap this title on a business card? https://restofworld.org/2022/newsletter-latin-america-tech-company/ Topic 2: Do we think subscription / consumption model is souring? The ideal business model is evershifting. But the supscription based and reoccuring model is exploding. With our indiviudalistic society, people want to exer...2022-06-1431 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 167 - Apple Self Repair, Digital Nomad Visas, and Monitoring Remote WorkersTopic 1: Update on that Apple Self-Repair Kit for iPhone Screen The basic program includes two large Pelican cases full of equipment and tools, which you rent for $49/week plus a $1,300 deposit. Then the repair kit is about $10 cheaper than taking your phone to the Apple store for the service. At this point, the self-repair program appears to meet enough requirements that you can check the box and say there IS a self-repair option. But it is not the simple, elegant “Apple” experience you might have assumed you would have. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/25/techn...2022-06-0730 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 166 - The Myth of Anonymity in Bitcoin, Cloud 911, and Self Governing on ComplianceTopic 1: Shredding the Myth of Anonymity in Bitcoin Wired recently published a long, detailed story of how law enforcement agencies around the world collaborated to bring down the largest child abuse sex network in history. One key element in this take-down is the “trick” of turning bitcoin from an anonymous tool into a perfect record of evidence. This story truly is the modern equivalent of the Al Capone story. Once agents have access to a few crypto wallets, they can then use the public Bitcoin blockchain data to identify every transaction, and every buyer o...2022-05-3132 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 165 - Great Resignators, AI Ransomware, and the Unsure State of PrivacyTopic 1: Found all those Great Resignators: They’re working somewhere else. Looks like a basic shake-up that forced a number of employers to treat their employees like humans. Maybe, and we're only speculating here, the working person realizes they don't have to work somewhere that has no decent pay, no decent benefits, no decent work evironment, and so on...Maybe. Consistent data shows that this so called Great Resignation is about worker power. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/13/business/great-resgination-jobs.html Topic 2: Truly terrifying – AI + Ransomware: h...2022-05-2431 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 164 - Cyberattacks higher education, Apple's 180, & The End as we know it!Topic 1: Ransomware leads to the first casualty in the higher education market as Lincoln College closes permanently due to cyberattack in December 2021. Who was their MSP … and why was there not a plan in place? Ten years ago, a system failure of more than 24 hours could mean the end of your business. Today, with ransomeware on the rise, what are the odds of hundreds of schools, hospitals, businesses etc. going under? As this inevitable threat unfolds, it begs the question: Why haven't we implimented data back ups as the standard? https://www.engadget.com/lincoln-college-ransomware-attack-shut-down-covid-19-16...2022-05-1730 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 163 - Work from Home Post Pandemic, Declaration for the Future of the Internet, & Big Tech salaries!Topic 1: Colloquium: What do we think the permanent changes are to “the workplace” after the pandemic. What percentage will go back? Is hybrid permanent forever? Has the concept of office changed forever from a technology perspective? If yes, was this something we should have seen coming and covid just sped it up? What’s next that we might not have seen coming? Topic 2: Declaration for the Future of the Internet Splinternet - China and Russia https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/28/23046652/declaration-for-the-future-of-the-internet-eu-us-regulation-commitment-announced And the actual 3-page decl...2022-05-1030 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 162: Musk we talk about Social Media and another Data Breach?Topic 1: Should businesses embrace or avoid social media? Can we talk about “social media” without focusing too much on Elon? I think we all love the concept of the Marketplace of Ideas...but the Internet somehow turns that into silos of sewage. With Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit, the marketplace allows ignorance and stupidity to win. Maybe they even enhance the ability of misinformation to be taken more seriously than knowledge and wisdom. Topic 2: Data breaches happen then nothing. https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23031858/data-bre...2022-05-0332 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 161 - Hospital Robots, Undersea Cyberattacks, & the Failing DTC ModelTopic 1: Hospital Robots Are Helping Combat a Wave of Nurse Burnout Moxi and other delivery-focused assistants have become even more critical as the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed health care workers to their limits. https://www.wired.com/story/moxi-hospital-robot-nurse-burnout-health-care/ Topic 2: DHS investigators say they foiled cyberattack on undersea internet cable in Hawaii https://www.cyberscoop.com/undersea-cable-operator-hacked-hawaii/ https://thisishowtheytellmetheworldends.com/ https://www.audible.com/pd/This-Is-How-They-Tell-Me-the-World-Ends-Audiobook/1635577179 Topic 3: The DTC model is failing to generate proSts, and fou...2022-04-2630 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 160 - Changing Language to Avoid Censors, the 9 PM Work Hour, and The Russian Tech ExodusTopic 1: Changing language to avoid censors https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/08/algospeak-tiktok-le-dollar-bean/ Topic 2: The rise of the 9pm work hour https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/04/triple-peak-day-work-from-home/629457/ Topic 3: Russian Tech Migrating by the Thousands Between 50,000 and 70,000 tech workers have already fled Russia, and 70,000 to 100,000 more could leave in April. With flights to the West canceled, they have wended their way to countries where Russian citizens can still travel visa-free. https://www.wired.com/story/russian-techies-exodus-ukraine/ -- -- --2022-04-1931 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 159 - New Follow Request from the FBI, Quantum Computing hype, The guac is still extra--Drone burrito deliveryTopic 1: Without a federal privacy law… what’s our take? https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/04/05/fbi-is-spending-millions-social-media-tracking-software/ Keeping up with the Joneses (NSA): https://www.wired.com/story/inside-the-nsas-secret-tool-for-mapping-your-social-network/ Topic 2: Does Quantum Computing really have a hype problem? https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/03/28/1048355/quantum-computing-has-a-hype-problem/ Topic 3: Burrito delivery.. Is here. Or there. Finally! https://www.axios.com/look-up-your-burrito-is-arriving-by-drone-52466d92-13e8-45f9-a699-65ce09bc4baf.html https://www.axios.com/wing-walgreens-begin-drone-delivery-in-dallas-suburbs-b4a2f9fa-9bf3-4365-ba22-b4c98deab591.html...2022-04-1230 min

The Killing IT PodcastETF focuses on "Return on Character", the shift away from reseller models accelerates, & AI to help troubled kidsTopic 1: “Return on Character” Exchange Traded Fund focuses on companies run by a character! But, somehow, Tesla and Meta are not part of the index. Perhaps too much character is just too much. Links: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220324005096/en/ROC-Investments-Launches-the-World%E2%80%99s-First-%E2%80%98Return-On-Character%C2%AE%E2%80%99-ETF Related article from Harvard on the role of “character” on business success: https://hbr.org/2015/04/measuring-the-return-on-character Topic 2: The Shift Away from Reseller Models Accelerates … But Are MSPs Ready to Adapt? Not a technology conversation...2022-04-0531 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 157 - The legal right to "switch off", E-drivers license gets the greenlight in Arizona, and Managed Services Market Growth and TrendsTopic 1: The big switch-off: Workers want a legal right to ignore out of hours emails The majority of employees would support a new law giving them a 'right to disconnect' from workplace communications. Links: https://www.zdnet.com/article/right-to-disconnect-workers-want-a-legal-right-to-ignore-emails-from-their-boss/ Topic 2: TSA allows Arizonians to use their e-drivers license TSA enables Arizona residents to use mobile driver’s license or state ID for verification at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Transportation Security Administration Topic 3: Managed Services Market Growth & Trends Managed Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Sol...2022-03-2931 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 156 - Tech Meets War in Ukraine, Deep Fake Faces, and Hacking North KoreaTopic 1: Public Databases Stumble into War in Ukraine Early in the Ukraine invasion, Google Maps and Flight Radar 24 found that their data were being used by the Russians to view auto and air traffic inside Ukraine. We've touched on related topics like this for years, so we weren't super surprised. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/02/25/google-maps-ukraine-invasion/ https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/a-look-at-some-military-activity-in-airspace-around-ukraine/ Topic 2: People Find Deep Fake Faces More Trustworthy than Real Faces You want beautiful symmetry? Program it! Link: https://singularityhub.com/2022/02/21/peo...2022-03-2231 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 155 - Hackers without Borders, Microsoft lends a hand in Ukraine, and Big Tech--Innovations Big DetrimentTopic 1: Hackers without Borders - Welcome to 21st Century Warfare A new humintarian group emerges in the wake of armed conflicts in Ukraine. Hackers without Borders aim to aid victims of war via the cyberworld. https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/were-firefighters-for-victims-of-armed-conflict-hackers-without-borders-co-founder-on-ngos-timely-arrival Topic 2: Microsoft finds itself in the middle of a war in the Ukraine In stopping malware attacks, they find themselves taking sides, and working with our government. Analogies to Detroit carmakers in WWII are natural. https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-finds-foxblade-malware-on-ukrainian-systems-removing-rt-from-windows-app-store/ Topic 3: How Big Tec...2022-03-1530 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 154 -Meta lawsuit, office space, NFTs, and more!Special guest co-host: Susanne Tedrick - Principal Infrastructure Specialist; Azure for Sports - Microsoft | LinkedIn Topic 1: Texas Sues Meta Over Facial Recognition Texas is suing over past use of facial recognition technology. The suit accuses Facebook of violating the state's privacy laws by capturing biometric data on tens of millions of Texans without properly obtaining consent. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/texas-sues-facebook-over-its-use-of-facial-recognition-report-says/ Topic 2: Why Companies are not cutting back on office space. Let's discuss how leaders can best support hybrid work environments and the steps needed to meet workers where t...2022-03-0830 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 153 - Fusion Energy, Monitoring vs. Observability, and Ugly 5GTopic 1: Fusion Energy Will Save The World (Eventually) The most successful nuclear fusion test shows impressive progress and potential at the JET tokamak reactor in the UK. Link: https://www.science.org/content/article/european-fusion-reactor-sets-record-sustained-energy Topic 2: Monitoring vs Observability We are quickly moving into a new era when it comes to monitoring technology. In fact, we need distinctions between observining, monitoring, and responding. Where do we draw the new lines? Links: https://www.channele2e.com/channel-partners/msps/see-all-manage-all-are-msps-nearing-end-to-end-visibility/ https://thenewstack.io/mon...2022-03-0130 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 152 - NFT's Gone Amok. Adult Language. And SpaceX Loses 40 Satellites.Topic 1: Nike Sues StockX for NFT Sale of Their shoes Follow this story if you can. Strictly speaking, an NFT is simply a blockchain receipt that you own a specific thing. StockX sells NFTs that are actually fungible. You can trade you NFT for a physical shoe they hold in a locker for you. Google Nike StockX NFT and you’ll see ads from StockX that use the Nike name and images. But they are not an authorized Nike retailer. StockX says they’re not selling Nikes, only tokens. Trademark law is confused on the issues. Bu...2022-02-2230 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 151 - Stolen Bitcoin, Post-Trust Economy, and the NVidia Deal is OffTopic 1: $3.6 Bil in Stolen Bitcoin Recovered $900,000,000 still missing. Bad news: blockchain doesn’t stop people from stealing your stuff. Good news: Once the government finds it, they can prove exactly where it was stolen. Surprisingly normal money laundering techniques. - https://www.barrons.com/articles/bitcoin-hack-cryptocurrency-justice-department-51644340993 Topic 2: Do we have a trust deficit? Our comments on an article in the Atlantic. A serious follow-on to the "zero trust" of crypto currency. - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/12/trust-recession-economy/620522/?mc_cid=3444c21cfd&mc_eid=70cbbe1cdc 2022-02-1531 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 150 !!! Wherein we discuss Antiwork, Airtags, and the Rights of RobotsTopic 1: The “Antiwork” movements, The Great Resignation, and the stupidest movement in America You've seen the movement. But you may have missed the Reddit page. Did you miss the anti-work interview gone wrong? Check out https://mashable.com/article/antiwork-subreddit-fox-news-interview With some counterpoints on loyalty: https://www.businessinsider.com/companies-loyalty-employers-workers-employees-great-resignation-jobs-quits-2022-1 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-01-24/amazon-employees-are-burned-out-and-leaving-their-jobs Amazexodus Topic 2: Apple Airtags Revisited: Bringing stalking to the masses. Airtags are certainly not the only tags out there. But, as with all things, Apple bro...2022-02-0832 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 149 - Cruising through 2022; Lessons from Mark Cuban and MicrosoftTopic 1: Is 2022 the Year to Embrace the Grind? Is this your year to take on big challenges, set the cruise control, or something else? This topic was inspired by our friend TC Doyle at Channelnomics. “Not every year or period is destined to be a transformative one. For every 1945, 1989, or 2001, there are plenty of 1913s, 1953s, and 2005s.” https://channelnomics.com/2022/01/embrace-the-grind-thats-2022/ Topic 2: Mark Cuban Takes on Walmart. Is he disrupting anything? What about basic strategy? “The ultra-straightforward business plan of undercutting middle men and offering a prove...2022-02-0130 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 148 - Share Workspace, Gloating Over Your Competitors, and Driverless CarsRecorded as "Killing IT Live" - and then we picked out these three topics. Sponsor Memo: Cisco Did you know Cisco helps Managed Services Providers directly? Know about the Cisco Partner Program? Focused on helping partners combine managed services expertise and service creation with innovative Cisco technology and proven go-to-market resources, there’s a program option for you. With provider pricing, MDF, and marketing resources coupled with Cisco’s leading technologies including Meraki, Duo, and Umbrella, learn more with the link right in the show notes. https://lnkd.in/gsydMya Topic...2022-01-2531 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode: 147 - Sonos vs. Google; McDonalds Goes 100% Green; Tesla vs. the DMVAnnouncement: Do not miss Killing IT Live! next Wednesday. Register at https://www.killingitlive.com. Topic 1: Sonos Patent Infringement Sonos has a major win against Google in their patent infringement. We this to launch into a discussion of patents (use and abuse) in the technology industries. Link: https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/6/22871121/sonos-google-patent-itc-ruling-decision-import-ban Topic 2: McDonalds sees massive recycling and carbon neutrality Is this the future of building? The future of franchising? Look for this to affect other industries as well. Link: https://www.zdnet.co...2022-01-1830 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 146 A Dose of Reality for High TechReminder: Killing IT Live is January 19th Register now http://killingitlive.com/ ----- Topic 1: A Dose Of Reality: Big Promises vs. Small Results in Emerging Tech Money makes innovation possible. But there seems to be a disconnect between big, big investments and successful innovations. We look at the failure of big market growth through actual, tangible products. How do we reconcile this divide? https://www.fastcompany.com/90708339/were-living-in-an-age-of-big-tech-promises-and-small-results ----- Topic 2: Revisiting Remote Work Predictions for 2022 Any favorite remote work predictions? We have lo...2022-01-1132 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 145 - The Cyberdemic continues; Fighting Open Source Attacks; A More Human ApproachNote: Don't miss Killing IT Live - January 19th at 9am Pacific - Register now at https://killingitlive.com Topic 1: The “Cyberdemic” will continue, according to Experian. Record breaking number on cyber breaches. Many elements conspire against us. What can you do? Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-12-06/the-cyberdemic-will-continue-according-to-the-2022-experian-data-breach-industry-forecast Topic 2: OpenSource and the internet. Solid code, to a point. Should we have a way to hold someone responsible? Is a "Software Bill of Materials" a good idea or bad idea? Links:...2022-01-0431 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 144 - Complexity, Transforming the Local Store, and Microsoft's MetaverseNote: Don't miss Killing IT Live - January 19th at 9am Pacific - Register now at https://killingitlive.com Topic 1: Is troubleshooting possible when complicated becomes complex? If no one person can make a technology, can anyone fix it? What does complexity mean for our industry? Will we need to change our troubleshooting practices going forward? Give us your feedback. Link: https://thenewstack.io/why-intuitive-troubleshooting-has-stopped-working-for-you/ Topic 2: Can the corner store get digitally transformed? Here's some good news: The corner store might be your next gold mi...2021-12-2830 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 143 - Birds Aren't Real; China's Influencers; Hybrid WorkplacesTopic 1: Fake Fake news . . . Birds Aren’t Real Birds Aren’t Real, or Are They? Inside a Gen Z Conspiracy Theory. Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/technology/birds-arent-real-gen-z-misinformation.html https://birdsarentreal.com/ Topic 2: China uses American influencers to promote their version of reality Links: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/12/13/technology/china-propaganda-youtube-influencers.html https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VBULHi6E_rGV2gjygFFPzYpEFXAYXcfW/view?usp=sharing Warning: This page is (oddly) very poorly designed. If your system autoplays, it will play about twenty...2021-12-2131 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 142 - Unnecessary Chip Merger, Future Smartphones, and Digital TwinsTopic 1: F.T.C. Sues to Stop Blockbuster Chip Deal Between Nvidia and Arm Arm provides technology that other chip makers need. Does this give Nvidia an unfair advantage? And is the merger a completely unnecessary move prompted by the need for investors to show a profit? What is the channel takeaway? Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/technology/ftc-nvidia-arm-deal.html Topic 2: What will smartphones be like in ten years? We actually come to a consensus on this for a variety of reasons. We think we know what p...2021-12-1428 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 141 - China Cyber Warfare, Robots and Humans, Amazon Private 5GTopic 1: China mucking around with Iran and Israel China attacks Israel and makes it look like Iran did it. Meanwhile, Iran really is attacking Israel. And now Israel is attacking Irananian fuel supplies and Iran is exposing personal dating profiles of Israelis. It looks like Israel is attacking Iranian train systems, and Iran is attacking Israeli water systems. Attacks against citizens are causing political unrest in both countries. Links: https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/08/10/1031622/chinese-hackers-false-flag-iran-israel-fireeye/ https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/18/iran-leapfrogging-our-defenses-in-cyber-war-hacking-expert-mandia-.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/27/world/middleeast/iran-israel-cyber-hack.ht...2021-12-0731 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 140 - Apple Privacy, Internet of Ice Cream Things, and Asteroid ArmageddonTopic 1: Apple goes after the NSO Group Apple takes companies to court to prevent them from cracking into Apple phones. This touches on privacy as well as treating huge corporations as nation-states. Science fiction or reality? Links: https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/sourcecode/taking-down-pegasus https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/23/22798917/apple-nso-group-spyware-pegasus-cybersecurity-research Topic 2: McDonald’s and the ice cream machine - update We covered the "right to repair" issue regarding McD's ice cream machines. Now the picture is a lot more complicated. You never know where intrigue can be fo...2021-11-3027 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 139 - Work from Work, EV Craziness, and Apple DMVTopic 1: New Fad - Work from Work Wednesdays Zooming from the office is what the NYT calls the “Worst of both worlds.” https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/16/business/return-to-office-hybrid-work.html Topic 2: Apple has killer deals with several State DMVs Apple having states pay for their tech rollout -- how much is their responsibility, when Apple controls the tech? https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/14/22781570/apple-making-states-pay-digital-id-service Topic 3: Electric Vehicles are super hot - including used. Overview https://www.virta.global/global-electric-vehicle-market Rivian https...2021-11-2332 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 138 - Skimpflation, China's Privacy Law, and Future HackingTopic 1: Skimpflation: Will this affect us? Aside from basic inflation, will the labor shortage cause this for IT services? https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2021/10/26/1048892388/meet-skimpflation-a-reason-inflation-is-worse-than-the-government-says-it-is Topic 2: China’s Privacy Law China's new policy looks "western" at first, but is used for strick tracking of citizens. The Personal Information Protection Law allows the government to blacklist companies, including those outside the country. Will companies go along or opt out of the largest market in the world? Do providers really care? https://www.wired.co.uk/article/chi...2021-11-1631 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 137 - Tech Nation State Companies, Facebook Facial RecognitionTopic 1: Looking at Tech Companies as nation states When one organization has so much money and does so many things that they "compete" with nation states, should we begin to treat them that way? Note that one article is from Foreign Affairs magazine. Links: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-login-0e7854d2-2b30-44e4-921a-e78b4e2db256.html?chunk=1&utm_term=emshare#story1 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/world/2021-10-19/ian-bremmer-big-tech-global-order See also the book: The Big Switch by Nicholas Carr To...2021-11-0931 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 136 - Trolls, Collaboration, and Robot ServersTopic 1: Trolls Are Born, Not Made While self esteem is a factor, Internet trolls don’t have low self esteem. They have a high tendency to sadism. When mixed with high self esteem, you get a troll. Who are these people and how did they become trolls. Research gives us some insights. https://theconversation.com/new-research-shows-trolls-dont-just-enjoy-hurting-others-they-also-feel-good-about-themselves-145931 Topic 2: Async Business Collaboration Models One of Karl's favorite topics! Let's focus on focus. Asynchronous communication goes a long ways to making focus possible and effective. If you can find peo...2021-11-0232 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 135 - Killing IT Live - Contract for the Web, Losing AI, and Smart City OverloadThis special edition of The Killing IT Podcast was recorded before a live audience in a special presentation made possible by Cisco. If you missed the “Live” portion, register at killingitlive.com to listen to the bonus topic and receive announcements about the next Killing IT Live broadcast. -- -- -- Topic 1: After much fanfare, what’s up with The Contract for the Web two years later? Sir Tim Berners-Lee's project - The Contract for the Web - promised to encourage governments to ensure access and privacy; corporations to encourage the best a...2021-10-2633 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 134 - Slack Whacks Apple; Amazon Smacks ThemselvesInteresting tidbit of the day: Statistics Don't forget to join us for Killing IT Live - October 20th - https://www.killingitlive.com Topic 1: Slack upended the workplace -- and gave power to the employees Slack (and other technologies) are revealing some inner turmoil at companies such as Apple. Is this something caused by the technology, or merely revealed by the technology? We discuss culture and more. Link: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/11/slack-office-trouble/620173/ Topic 2: Amazon Copied Best-Selling Products and then Rigged their Search Result...2021-10-1930 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 133 - Amazon Hands Your Data to the Government; CISA Guidelines for Autonomous VehiclesFun question of the day . . . If you were offered the position of mayor of your city, would you take it? . . . wherein two of our hosts determine that they are two halves of a politician. -- -- -- Promo: Join Us for Killing IT Live - October 20th Info and registration at killingitlive.com No editing. No second takes. Join hosts Dave Sobel, Ryan Morris, and Karl Palachuk for this special live event. You’ll see behind the curtains as we prep and produce a live sh...2021-10-1231 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 132 - Vendor Sales, Government UI, and Instagram for ChildrenQuestion of the Day: What was your first W2 job? Topic 1: Vendors Selling Around their Partners Listener Lucy asks: "Why the **** do vendors keep overlooking the sales rep who owns the customer in their Channel program?" There's natural tension between vendors and their solution provider partners. Why do we have to keep revisiting this topic? (Also, she agrees with Dave that a sandwich requires two pieces of bread.) Topic 2: Thoughts on taking UI to government activities Dominos (and other) have made some huge advancements...2021-10-0531 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode: 131 - AI Breaking Bad, CISA Revisited, and MoreQuestion of the Day: What is a photo? Topic 1: When AI Breaks Bad Once again we address the question of ethics and AI. From Axios: "A new report about artificial intelligence and its effects warns AI has reached a turning point and its negative effects can no longer be ignored." Have we reached the point where we should automatically look for the negative effects first? Link: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-future-0a5d2e2c-acd8-422b-a37c-1fc93f78a76f.html Topic 2: Let’s l...2021-09-2829 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 130 - Apple Pay (Again) and Employee Productivity in Remote WorkQuestion of the day: What is a sandwich? Topic 1: Apple Pay . . . Again The headline says Apple lost … but the article makes it clear that Epic is the one who is disappointed and is appealing. Let see: Epic violated their agreement and owes Apply $3.5 Million. But Apply can’t have those kinds of agreements going forward. And Apple’s not a monopoly. Seems confusing, but it does mean there will be other options to pay for in-app purchases on AppStore apps to work around Apple. But Epic still doesn’t think that is...2021-09-2130 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 129 - CISA Weighs In - Good or Bad?Topic 1: CISA Guidelines for MSP Clients Like it or not, the US Government has defined Managed Services, and published guidelines for your clients and prospects to evaluate you! We expect a lot of heat - and maybe some light - to come out of this document. Related Links: - https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ncas/current-activity/2021/09/03/cisa-insights-risk-considerations-managed-service-provider - https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/cisa-insights_risk-considerations-for-msp-customers_508.pdf Topic 2: Forcing options to Apple Pay and Google Pay In the continuing saga of Apple (and others) forcing app de...2021-09-1431 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 128 - Gartner's Latest Hype for Emerging Tech and moreTopic 1: Gartner's Latest Hype Cycle - Emerging Technology How can you use Gartner's research in your business? Does it matter if truly useful changes are at least two years out? Gartner Hype cycle graphic: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/gartner-identifies-3-themes-to-watch-for-in-emerging-technologies/ Topic 2: AI for Changing Accents Is this cool? What are the best uses for it? And, as always, we dig into the ethical use of AI. There are clearly some benefits for folks with hearing issues or rare spoken dialects. As always, good-vs-bad depends on what p...2021-09-0731 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 127 - Immutable Storage, Shadow IT, and Extra-Large Micro-ProcessorsTopic 1: Change the storage to change ransomware? Can you create storage that cannot be changed? Is ransomware-free data storage possible . . . and right around the corner? Related Link: https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/protocol-enterprise/cloud-storage-ransomware-zero-trust Topic 2: Shadow IT: Is it Real? Not real? Are you the shadow IT? Does it really just mean outsourced IT? And that leads us to ask, is the conversation about shadow IT really just a conversation for really large companies? Related Link: https://www.protocol.com/newsletters/protocol-enterprise/saas-shadow-it-cio To...2021-08-3132 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 126 - Privacy, Supply Chains, and Industry TrendsTopic 1: Apple Privacy Revisited We talked about this last week. Well, so did everyone else. Apple introduced a new technology to screen for child pornography . . . and a spirited debate has ensued. Last week the Killing IT guys weighed in on the topic and now we want to revisit the ongoing debate and address some of the concerns about the “slippery slope” and the “permission” to access data on personal devices. Including some new twists on CSAM Screening Technology. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/technology/personaltech/iphone-update-sex-abuse.html Topic 2: Evolution in Supply Chain Man...2021-08-2431 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 125 - Drone Delays, Data Misuse, and Apple PrivacyTopic 1: Drones.. May not be coming. We've been ushering drones for years. But where are they? Why in the age of the drone advancing so slowly? Amazon is slowing things down a bit. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/amazon-drone-delivery-prime-air Topic 2: What should the penalty be for data misuse? Data misuse is a growing topic. In addition to the recent Supreme Court case, we're seeing companies make pre-emptive moves to make sure employees are not accessing data they have access to. This is a potentially huge issue for IT service p...2021-08-1732 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 124 - AI Marketing and Bias, Boards and Cybersecurity, and Detecting Deep FakesTopic 1: The Disconnect Between Marketing, AI, and Reality AI is awesome . . . until it's not. We look at the need for transparency with AI data. How do you challenge AI bias in court? Should IA data be used in legal cases? Most importantly, how do YOU make money helping your clients with AI? https://www.vice.com/en/article/qj8xbq/police-are-telling-shotspotter-to-alter-evidence-from-gunshot-detecting-ai Topic 2: Board Incentives and Cybersecurity How should (could) boards of directors stay up to date on cybersecurity? Is it even possible for boards to stay up to spec if i...2021-08-1028 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 123 - Alternative solution stacks, Work-life balance, and QR code privacyTopic 1: Why is there derision for "alternative" solution stacks? Dave asks . . . why do people like to put down Chromebooks and Macs? Do they actually love their Windows-centric world? We have fun, and we hope we make some points worth considering in a modern world. Link: https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/chrome-os/chromebook/253503/a-tale-of-two-chromebooks Topic 2: Forget work/life balance: Now get back to work. Last week, Mary Erdoes (chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase asset and wealth management business) laid it on the line: If you want t...2021-08-0331 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 122 - China Takes on Cybersecurity; TikTok Resumes; and Undisclosed Facial RecognitionTopic 1: The Impact of China on the Cybersecurity Industry & Data Protection China was on both sides of the cybersecurity story last week. On one hand, they were accused by the whole world of orchestrating the attack on Exchange servers. On the other hand, they starting cracking down on cybersecurity internally. This also has direct implications for US companies selling into China. What will be the impact of these moves on the US security market and our domestic business operations? Links: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3141798/beijing-calls-out-amazon-bytedance-netease-violating-users-rights https://w...2021-07-2731 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 121 - RIP RMM? NP Tires. And shorter work weeks.Topic 1: Revising RMM - Ready for Disruption? Question - Is the problem super sophisticated and difficult or crazy simple and easy? We summarize a few arguments as well as look at the next topic: IOS. One of us is ready to drop RMM; one is not; and the tie goes to . . .. Links: https://www.wired.com/story/it-management-tools-hacking-jamf-kaseya/ https://www.datacenterknowledge.com/security/kaseya-ransomware-attack-wakeup-call-msp-reliant-it-shops Topic 2: Next Generation of Tires . . . on a 3D printed shuttle bus This one's a fun story about several future-facing technologies working together. Fi...2021-07-2031 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 120 - Riffing on Cybersecurity and the IT IndustryEpisode 120 - Riffing on Cybersecurity and the IT Industry After the Kaseya attack, there really was nothing else to talk about. In a slightly different format, we take the full show to just enjoy a totally unrehearsed discussion of the state of cybersecurity and what it means for the IT industry. Lots of opinions here. Give us your feedback. Share with a friend. Always more good Killing IT Podcasts at https://killingit.smallbizthoughts.com Vendor memo: Are you still relying on a frustrating patchwork of leg...2021-07-1331 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 119 - Neuro Diversity, Robo Cops, and Big TechTopic 1: Neuro Diversity - a different approach to thinking about thinking. We're always looking for people who think differently. But we also put some serious limits on how different we are willing to accept. In this article, TechCrunch looks at the idea of inviting a wider variety of people into the world of cybersecurity hiring. Link: https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/22/addressing-the-cybersecurity-skills-gap-through-neurodiversity/ Topic 2: Are robo cops actually doing anything to reduce crime? It doesn't look like it. Maybe Robots AREN’T the answer. Calls to 911 have gone down. But crime hasn't....2021-07-0631 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 118 - Apple Healthcare; Privacy Agency; Measuring JoyTopic 1: Apple Healthcare. Are you onboard? Apple is considering direct health care. So, they're testing out a service with their own employees. Of course it all started with data. Now they're connecting devices and data to actual hands-on clinical care. Are you comfortable with this care from an IT company? If so, is Apple the company? Link: - https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/16/22536623/apple-primary-care-project-data-watch-app Topic 2: Do we need a Federal Agency for Data Privacy? Proposed legislation would create a data privacy agency for the United States. Good? Bad? O...2021-06-2933 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 117 - Is Security Possible? And Getting Back to The OfficeTopic 1: Is "Patch and Zero Trust" Even Possible? What does doing something different look like? How much do we need to rethink all this? Or, perhaps, is it possible to provide appropriate security at the small end of the market but impossible at the enterprise level? With the explosion of IOT, security may in fact be impossible. If that's true, what else can we do? Link: https://doublepulsar.com/the-hard-truth-about-ransomware-we-arent-prepared-it-s-a-battle-with-new-rules-and-it-hasn-t-a93ad3030a54 Topic 2: Status update on getting back to the Office This is still an evolving st...2021-06-2232 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 116 - FBI Kicks Serious Cyber-Butt, and the AI Wall of ShameTopic 1: FBI Creates Their own App to Snag Hundreds of Bad Guys Around the World Yes - we use the word “Badass.” We know you've heard about this one by now. But it's the biggest cyber story of the year, so we have to cover it. Great article/press release from the FBI. A few summary notes: 800 arrests; 8 tons of cocaine; 22 tons of marijuana; 2 tons of methamphetamine/amphetamine; 6 tons of precursor chemicals; 250 firearms; and more than $48 million in various worldwide currencies. On top of that, the FBI has initiated dozens of public corruption case...2021-06-1530 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 115 - Sharing your Bandwidth and Serious AI QuestionsTopic 1: Amazon devices will soon automatically share your Internet with neighbors. Amazon introduces "sidewalk" network sharing. This feature is ON by default. At this point, Amazon's new mesh network sharing is experimental. How do you feel about that? Is this OK from Apple but not from Amazon? Read in Ars Technica: https://apple.news/AfIgdLQgQRZyr-N3QGbK69A Topic 2: The Era of the Digital Leash is well on its way. Now add some AI analysis. Bosses putting a 'digital leash' on remote workers could be crossing a p...2021-06-0831 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 114 - Google's MUM, 911 Drones, and Ethical ObligationTopic 1: Google Replaces Bert with MUM At I/O 2021, Google introduced MUM — Multitask United Model. According to Google, this new language model is 1000 times more powerful than BERT, the search engine they released in 2019. MUM is coming to Google products sometime in the future. Note: BERT = Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers. Did BERT change your life two years ago? Will you actually notice the move to MUM? https://yoast.com/google-mum/ https://yoast.com/google-bert/ https://www.data.gov Topic 2: Drones as first response to 91...2021-06-0132 min

The Killing IT PodcastEpisode 113 - Cryto Currency Insanity, and Video Cards that Aren’t Graphics CardsTopic 1: Does the obvious stupidity in the Crypto-verse help to increase or decrease the adoption of crypo currencies? A bit of crypto news this week. But on the serious side, what does this activity mean? Elon Musk makes fun of crypto currencies and the market goes wild (down). Dogecoin created as a joke. Now it's going crazy. Then two winners created a spinoff coin because “people seem to like dogs” and became millionaires. https://u.today/dogecoin-spin-off-turns-struggling-brothers-into-overnight-millionaires https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/5/18/22441831/elon-musk-bitcoin-dogecoin-crypto-prices-tesla Topic 2: Ann Arbor to Launch Auton...2021-05-2531 min

Listen to New Releases of Audiobooks in Business, Commerce & EconomyManaged Services in a Month Audiobook by Karl W. PalachukListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttp://hotaudiobook.comTitle: Managed Services in a Month Subtitle: Build a Successful IT Service Business in 30 Days, 2nd Ed. Author: Karl W. Palachuk Narrator: Janice Angela Burt Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Great Little Book Publishing Co., Inc Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Business, Commerce & Economy Publisher's Summary: Managed Services in a Month is a no-nonsense guide to building a successful managed services practice. Whether you are just starting out or converting your existing break/fix technology consulting business to managed services, this audiobook will...2015-06-1605 min

SMB Community PodcastManuel Palachuk on The Five Most Important Tools for Your SuccessManuel Palachuk My brother Manuel is an author, business coach, and outsourced CIO. He worked at KPEnterprises for six years, half of it as President. In this presentation he talks about the five tools that can transform your company overnight. He has over 25 years of business, management, and training experience in the computer and electronics industries. He is an expert of process, systems, and their efficiency who is driven toward continuous improvement in all aspects of business. Manuel is the co-author of the Network Migration Workbook, an expansive document covering the complete processes a...2013-05-2023 min