738 DattoCon 2024: Uncle Marv's Vendor Hall Tour
Uncle Marv takes us on a whirlwind tour of the vendor hall at DattoCon 2024, chatting with vendors and industry leaders. From innovative products to exciting parties, this episode gives listeners an insider's look at one of the biggest events in the IT channel.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Dean Trempalas, Dustin Puryear, George Bardissi, Matt Solomon, Michael Crean, Cynthia Schreiner, Michelle Ragusa-McBain
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Show Notes
In this episode, Uncle Marv roams the vendor hall at DattoCon 2024, bringing us candid conversations with key players in the MSP industry. He kicks things off with Dean Trempalas from Empath, discussing the surprising turnout and the impact of Kaseya 365 on the MSP landscape.
Next, Matt Solomon from Channel Program shares insights on the event's traffic and the importance of product reviews in the channel. We also hear about their new feature that helps MSPs find relevant events based on their tech stack.
Cynthia from CyberQP talks about their hot new end-user elevation product and their charitable efforts supporting sea turtles. She also gives us a sneak peek at their upcoming appearances at IT Nation and DattoCon APAC.
Dustin Puryear of Giant Rocket Ship explains how their Smart Dispatch feature is revolutionizing ticket management for MSPs. He also shares some exciting news about his recent exit from his MSP to focus fully on Giant Rocket Ship.
The episode wraps up with conversations with industry veterans George Bardissi from B-VoIP and Michelle Ragusa McBain from SonicWall. George dishes on the event's atmosphere and their legendary pizza party, while Michelle talks about SonicWall's new partner portal and service provider program.
Throughout the interviews, we get a taste of the vibrant energy at DattoCon, from the packed vendor hall to the late-night networking events. It's clear that despite the challenges of the past year, the MSP community is thriving and innovating.
Vendors Interviewed:
- Dean Trempalas (Empath)
- Matt Solomon (Channel Program)
- Cynthia Schreiner (CyberQP)
- Dustin Puryear (Giant Rocket Ship)
- George Bardissi (B-VoIP)
- Michelle Ragusa McBain (SonicWall)
- Michael Crean (SonicWall)
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