Topic 1: Apple Privacy Revisited

We talked about this last week. Well, so did everyone else.

Apple introduced a new technology to screen for child pornography . . . and a spirited debate has ensued. Last week the Killing IT guys weighed in on the topic and now we want to revisit the ongoing debate and address some of the concerns about the “slippery slope” and the “permission” to access data on personal devices. Including some new twists on CSAM Screening Technology.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/11/technology/personaltech/iphone-update-sex-abuse.html 

Topic 2: Evolution in Supply Chain Management

Toyota is famous for revolutionizing supply chain management, particularly with "Just-in-Time" inventory. Now, fifty years down the road, we're finding that J-I-T had a lot of problems in the middle of the pandemic. Now, Toyota is responding again with a newer, more flexible approach to inventory. We look at supply chain issues generally, with a context of cars, chips, and toilet paper.

https://fortune.com/2021/08/02/toyota-cars-chip-shortage-semiconductors/ 

Topic 3: CRN Reports on Industry Trends

. . . But they're headlines don't align with their data. We were puzzled at the need to put extra energy into cheer-leading as compared to reporting the hard truth. We discuss.

https://www.crn.com/slide-shows/channel-programs/the-7-biggest-sales-and-market-trends-in-the-it-channel-today/8 

Sponsor Memo: Acronis

Threats to client data constantly evolve, so your strategies must evolve too …but knowing where to get good guidance isn’t always easy. Well, nowhere will you hear more helpful insights from leading cyber protection experts than at the Acronis #CyberFitSummit. I’m going again –this year in-person, in Miami – and you should join me. Experts like Erick Simpson; Larry Walsh; and Acronis’ Amy Luby will show you how to boost profits, reduce risk, and improve your team’s productivity, as well as the latest cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and processes. In person and online. Learn more about the Acronis #CyberFit Summit World Tour at https://Acronis.events 

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