Smb Community Podcast By Karl W. Palachuk

Overview: In this episode of the SMB Community Podcast, hosts James and Amy discuss the pros and cons of text marketing campaigns for IT businesses, emphasizing their annoyance and potential limited use for alerts and existing clients. They provide updates on recent IT security threats, including Microsoft's vulnerability in SharePoint servers and the Ingram Micro ransomware attack. The hosts also address industry events such as ChannelCon and news about Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhones. Additionally, they highlight recent acquisitions, such as Kaseya's confirmed purchase of Technology Marketing Toolkit led by Robin Robins. The episode concludes with a discussion of top cities for jobs and small business opportunities in the U.S.  --- Chapter Markers: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:05 MSP Question of the Week: Text Marketing Campaigns 10:46 Industry News: Microsoft SharePoint Attacks 13:11 Ingram Micro Ransomware Attack 15:47 Apple's Foldable Technology 18:22 Kaseya Acquires Technology Marketing Toolkit 2