Fri Jan-19-2024: MSPs Boost IT Budgets by 70%, FTC Joins AI Pact, Kaseya Case Update
In this episode, we discuss four key topics. First, MSPs are boosting their IT budgets by up to 70% to meet the growing demand for enterprise IT. Second, the FTC joins a global pact for AI data privacy, focusing on enhancing training data trustworthiness. Third, we provide an update on the Kaseya case, with prosecutors and the FBI continuing their pursuit beyond sentencing. Finally, we explore the importance of cross-industry collaboration in leveraging AI's full potential, with insights from Google DeepMind's COO. We also highlight the significance of human expertise in cybersecurity and introduce Huntress, a company dedicated to elevating SMBs and MSPs with fully managed cybersecurity solutions. The episode concludes with a report on MSPs' increased spending and the popularity of refurbished IT equipment in the industry.