Topic 1: SpaceX Takes Off!

SpaceX launched sixty more satellites last week - with ONE rocket. They now have more than 1,000 satellites deployed. Their target is a total of 1,440. These will be dedicated to Internet-beaming.

Last year, SpaceX launched 26 rockets successfully. This year, the goal is 40. Most of those rockets have landed successfully on their floating platforms in the ocean.

Related Link:
https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-17-satellites-launch-webcast

Topic 2: Microsoft coming after your customers. Really.

Amy Babinchak has raised the alarm with a couple of blog posts. We look at Microsoft's complicated relationship with their so-called partners.

Third Tier Links:
https://www.thirdtier.net/2021/01/13/microsoft-really-is-coming-for-your-clients-this-time/

https://www.thirdtier.net/2021/01/19/what-microsofts-new-auditing-initiative-means-for-partners/

Topic 3: It's never good news when the popular media know what we do for a living

When our problems become “mainstreet” topics, it's not good for us. This includes the concept of Managed Services and the basics of Ransomware. We  discuss.

Related Link:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/19/tech/ransomware-2020-review/index.html

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