News, Trends, and Insights for IT & Managed Services Providers
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The Business of Tech Live – Wednesday, Feb 11 2026

Dave SobelJanuary 20, 2026
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Dave Sobel
Dave Sobel is a leading expert in the delivery of technology services with broad experience in both technology and business. He owned and operated a technology solution provider for over a decade, and worked for vendors leading community, marketing, product strategies, and M&A activities.

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Episode Description

TJoin The Business of Tech live as Dave Sobel sits down with Jay McBain, Chief Analyst at Omdia, for a grounded, data-driven look at what’s actually changing in the IT services and channel ecosystem.

This is not trend-chasing. We’ll dig into what the numbers say about MSP and IT service provider growth, vendor consolidation, AI’s real economic impact, and where services firms are misreading the market. Expect analysis on where revenue is shifting, which bets are overstated, and what operators should stop assuming will “just work.”

If you’re running or advising an IT services business, this conversation is about decisions—not noise.

Live audience Q&A included.

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