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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!

Mar 10, 2020

What?! Episode 50 of the Killing IT Podcast! We're almost at the one year mark. And we really appreciate your listenership.


Topic 1: Coronavirus / Covid-19 and Traveling Today

All of us travel a lot. Some notes from Karl’s travels to Thailand and Cambodia, etc.

We also discuss several industry cancellations and the longer-term implications of this on the broader economy. Since this recording (a couple days a go), CompTIA's CCF, Channel Partners, and South by Southwest have all canceled.

Other comments on caution vs. panic, supply chain, Christmas sales, and more.

Related links:

https://healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu/news/how-taiwan-used-big-data-transparency-central-command-protect-its-people-coronavirus

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.businessinsider.com/coronavirus-amazon-tells-seattle-not-come-to-office-washington-2020-3%3famp

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.geekwire.com/2020/microsofts-new-coronavirus-plan-seattle-area-employees-work-home-next-3-weeks/amp/

https://scoop.upworthy.com/17-year-old-builds-website-track-coronavirus-epidemic

https://www.zdnet.com/article/coronavirus-update-2020-tech-conference-cancellations-and-travel-bans/

 

Topic 2: Technology in Cambodia

Karl’s notes from the field, particularly with regard to sensitive humanitarian work and the effect of China/Cambodia relationships. How this relates to the sex slave trade. The economics of working with other countries.

Again: How does this reality affect your, your clients, and their business?

Related Link:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/01/business/china-coronavirus-surveillance.html

 

Topic 3: Defending High-Tech And Its Billionaire Entrepreneurs

Dave declares a rant regarding a commentary piece in CRN magazine. Ryan and Karl throw in their two cents.

Related Link:
https://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/column-defending-high-tech-and-its-billionaire-entrepreneurs


That's it for this week. Comments welcome. There's a form below.

More information on Karl's SMB Online Conference here: https://www.smbonlineconference.com.