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Several IT trends including internet of things (IoT) and content distribution networks (CDN) are driving the need to reduce telecommunications latency and bandwidth costs. Distributing “micro” data centers closer to the points of utilization reduces the latency and costs from the cloud or other remote data centers. This distributed data center architecture also provides physical infrastructure benefits that apply to any small data center regardless of the latency requirement.

There’s nothing quite like a socially-distanced social gathering, is there? You’ll hear all about it on this week’s show, in which Matt and Rich are joined by co-host Corey Kirkendoll, of 5K Technical Services, as well as their ChannelPro teammate Joel Zaidspiner, who has the inside scoop on the latest Channel Strong road tour of America.

Sure, you haven’t been swarmed by hordes of rabid raccoons yet, people, but give it time. 2020 isn’t over yet. While you wait, listen in as Matt, Rich, and guest host Lawrence Cruciana, of Corporate Information Technologies, discuss Intel’s new partner program, SkyKick’s new cloud management solution, Datto’s new IPO, and SolarWinds MSP’s likely forthcoming IPO.

Tim Taylor, owner of TaylorWorks, offers some finance and personnel tips for starting your own MSP business.

Looking for the SaaS app no business can resist? Matt, Rich, and guest host Sitima Fowler, of MSP Iconic IT, have it for you.

On the spot as usual, ChannelPro’s Joel Zaidspiner talks with BVoIP ahead of the latest Channel Strong road tour, JS Group about its important new executive hire, and MSP Toolkit about its brand-new set of business building resources.

Erick and Rich examine the evolution of Sophos Cloud Optix into a hybrid security/management tool, the importance of using all your PSA system’s integration capabilities, and proof that artificial intelligence still can’t match the human kind sometimes.

When Rich gets his hands on an interesting story, he’s like a man possessed. No, really, you’ll see what we mean a little ways into this week’s episode, which features a guest hosting appearance by Josh Weiss, president and virtual CIO of L.A. Creative Technologies, plus an interview with the consistently fascinating David Friend, president and CEO of cloud storage innovator Wasabi Technologies.

Erick and Rich dive into some conflicting stats about how much people like working from home, discuss the importance of taking guilt-free time away from work, and explore further evidence that 2020 is driving everyone just a little crazier than usual.

When technology moves at today’s astonishing rates, why is such an old method of internet trickery still so common? The answer is simple: because it’s still wildly successful. Perhaps the more important question, then, is: why are people still clicking? In this report, dive into the survey results, get insights and analysis, look at revealed real-world concerns from workers around the globe, and more on offered steps to help businesses and individuals stay resilient against phishing attacks.