In the final episode of the calendar year 2024, Amy and James sit down to discuss the final MSP Question of the week as well as current events and news.

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1.) MSP Question of the week:  How often should you and your business attend channel events?

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2.) Notes on the News

1. Tiktok will be banned from the U.S. starting on January 19, 2025. Will they be forced to sell or shut down?
2. Cryptocurrency Bitcoin prices have surpassed $100,000 for the first time in history. How will President-elect Trump's administration handle this? https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/<wbr />04/tech/bitcoin-100k-trump-<wbr />hnk-intl/index.html 
3. Broadcom ,AT&T have reached a settlement in the VMWare legal dispute https://www.ciodive.com/news/broadcom-att-vmware-settlement-licensing-support-lawsuit/733763/  
4. On the move - Channel moves of executives moving/going

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3.) 5 Minutes with a Smart Person: Jason Rorie from Triad Resource LLC

Jason Rorie, a seasoned IT and Cyber Security professional with over two decades of experience, has launched a visionary new venture in the realm Cyber Security. Triad Resource, LLC focuses on security within Governance, Risk, and (GRC), both Federal and Commercial sectors. Rorie who has been in IT and Cyber Security for over 20 years, brings a wealth of experience to Triad Group. The company's mission is to empower organizations with the knowledge tools needed to enhance their Cyber Security posture, ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity, and (CIA) data.

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