669 IT Nation Secure, Pax8Beyond & Swag

Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast

Uncle Marv recaps his recent attendance at multiple tech conferences, focusing on IT Nation Secure and PAX 8 Beyond. He highlights key announcements from these events, including ConnectWise's Security 360 product and PAX 8's new Marketplace.

The podcast explores the world of conference swag, with Uncle Marv reviewing various items across categories such as tech gadgets, writing utensils, socks, and shirts. He emphasizes the importance of thoughtful, quality swag that attendees will actually use and appreciate.

In a special segment, Uncle Marv interviews Cynthia Schreiner from CyberQP about their popular hot sauce swag. Cynthia explains the thought process behind choosing hot sauce as their signature item, highlighting its ability to start conversations and leave a lasting impression.

The episode also touches on the increasing number of tech conferences and the challenges of attending multiple events in a short period. Uncle Marv expresses his intention to scale back on conference attendance in the future.

Key Takeaways:

• ConnectWise released Security 360, a new product for MSPs to aggregate security data
• PAX 8 unveiled their new Marketplace with features like storefronts and Opportunity Explorer
• Quality and thoughtfulness in swag items are crucial for leaving a lasting impression
• Unique swag items, like CyberQP's hot sauce, can become a company's signature at events
• The tech conference landscape is becoming increasingly crowded

Website: https://cyberqp.com/

=== Show Information

Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/

Host: Marvin Bee

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=== Music:

Song: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo

Author: AlexanderRufire

License Code: 7X9F52DNML - Date: January 1st, 2024