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Podcast: Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights
Episode: Austin McChord on Slide: Building a Better BCDR for MSPs and Lessons from Datto's Journey
Description: Austin McChord, co-founder and chairman of Slide, discusses the launch of his new BCDR startup, which aims to serve managed service providers (MSPs) with a fresh approach. Drawing from his experience at Datto, McChord emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong culture and alignment with MSPs, which he feels has eroded in recent years. He addresses comparisons between Slide and Datto, explaining that while there are similarities in vision, Slide is built on a completely different technological foundation, utilizing NVMe flash storage to enhance performance and user experience.McChord expresses a commitment to ensuring Slide remains an...