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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!

Apr 13, 2021

Topic 1: Should you rely on best practices?

We return to the question of what ARE best practices and how you define them. But more than that, should you be following other peoples' so-called best practices? Stop leaning on best practices, and experiment!

Related Link:

https://thenextweb.com/growth-quarters/2021/04/01/stop-best-practice-start-experiment/


Topic 2: Distributor Ingram Micro Buys Harmony PSA.

First, do you care? Second, is this a good move? Would you be tempted to a PSA owned by one of your distributors?

Related Links:

https://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/ingram-micro-acquires-harmony-makes-smb-play-for-cloudblue

https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-buys-harmony-business-systems-adds-psa-solution-cloudblue-platform


Topic 3: Submerged Servers. Like, IN the water.

Last year Microsoft completed a test of sealed server data centers at the bottom of the ocean. But they kep the water on the outside of the tank. Now they're developing a non-conductive liquid so they can cool servers by submerging them altogether.

Related Link:

https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/6/22369609/microsoft-server-cooling-liquid-immersion-cloud-racks-data-centers


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