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Monday February 2 2026 Leadership Alignment Audio Brief

Dave sobel, host of the business of tech podcast
Dave Sobel

It’s the end of January 2026, and I’m Dave Sobel. In the next few minutes, you’ll get the critical leadership signals shaping the MSP landscape: why AI-driven automation is forcing a rethink of authority and risk, how channel growth is masking hidden integration threats, and why the next wave of vendor and regulatory shifts will demand active governance—not just good intentions. Here’s what every IT provider executive needs to know.

1. Channel Growth Surges, But Integration Failures Threaten Margins and Trust

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