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The Killing IT Podcast


IT authors and entrepreneurs Ryan Morris, Karl Palachuk, and Dave Sobel provide commentary on the changing world of technology opportunities and emerging tech.

We want to expand the discussion from the SMB IT channel to all things tech - with one eye on the future and the other on profits. Join us!

Nov 12, 2019

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Dave from MSPRadio.com: https://www.facebook.com/djdave
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Karl from the Small Biz Thoughts Community: https://www.facebook.com/karlpalachuk
or https://www.facebook.com/SmallBizThoughts/

Ryan from Morris Management: https://www.facebook.com/ryan.morris.5454


Topic 1: The DOD announces ethical rules for AI.

The military beats the private sector to the market — what does this mean?

Download the document at: https://admin.govexec.com/media/dib_ai_principles_-_supporting_document_-_embargoed_copy_(oct_2019).pdf

Quote: "The following principles represent the means to ensure ethical behavior as the Department develops and deploys AI." And so the Department of Defense proposes the goal that its use of AI
systems is:
1. Responsible
2. Equitable
3. Traceable
4. Reliable
5. Governable

Related links:

https://www.engadget.com/2019-11-02-pentagon-draft-ai-ethics-guidelines.html

https://www.mspradio.com (for Dave's Business of Tech podcast)


Topic 2: How much life is left in the current RMM market?

What do you need your RMM to do? How long will that last?

This is a big round-robin discussion of the tools as they are today and where (whether) they fit in the IT consulting business of tomorrow.

Related Links:

https://www.economist.com/britain/2018/05/24/ocado-the-tech-startup-you-thought-was-a-supermarket

https://www.msspalert.com/cybersecurity-news/servicenow-patch-management-findings/


Topic 3: The SMB Channel Digitization

Yikes. Is this digital transformation again?

Are you automating processes? If so, exactly what are you doing, and does it reduce your staff needs?

If you're improving client businesses with automation, then you're in the sweet spot or consulting.

https://techaisle.com/blog/382-32-percent-of-smb-business-activities-expected-to-be-digitized-by-2021-2x-from-2017

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