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Kaseya Acquiring Datto for $6.2 Billion†
ChannelPro Exclusive: Kaseya Addresses Datto Acquisition
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Erick and Rich share hot takes on Kaseya’s earth-shaking acquisition of Datto, discuss the smart way to deal with FUD when change comes to the vendor landscape, and greet some unexpected visitors, live and on the air!

Articles referenced in this episode:
Kaseya Acquiring Datto for $6.2 Billion†
ChannelPro Exclusive: Kaseya Addresses Datto Acquisition
Listen to the 5 Minute Roundup podcast!
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Watch the 5 Minute Roundup on YouTube!
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