In this episode of "Business of Tech," Dave Sobel discusses the top 10 cloud trends of 2023 as revealed by Forrester research. These trends include AI dominance, the integration of AI into operations, the evolution of web assembly, digital sovereignty, subscription models by IT hardware vendors, FinOps, multi-cloud networking with Zero Trust Edge, advancements in cloud security, industry clouds driven by system integrators, and transformative deals by managed services providers. The episode also covers a survey highlighting the challenges faced by IT decision-makers in terms of adverse events compromising IT systems, such as hardware failure, network failure, and malware. The need for automation and orchestration of recovery processes is emphasized, as well as the increasing risk posed by ransomware attackers targeting backups.   He also highlights the upcoming availability of the Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset through TD Synnex and the lag in responsible AI implementation. Additionally, Conversica reveals that only 6% of firms have guidelines for AI usage. Dave also explores the topic of IT compensation and how it stacks up in the industry.   The podcast includes an analysis of Q3 2023 earnings calls from over 4,000 U.S.-listed firms conducted by IoT Analytics.Four things to know today00:00 Top 10 Cloud Trends of 2023: What Forrester Research Reveals02:57 Meta's Quest 3 Mixed Reality Headset Soon Available Through TD Synnex04:12 Responsible AI Lags Behind: Conversica Reveals Only 6% of Firms Have Guidelines05:43 How Does Your IT Compensation Stack Up? Service Leadership Survey Aims to Find OutThis is the Business of Tech.Advertiser:  https://gozynta.com/Looking for a link from the stories?  The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Support the show on Patreon:  https://patreon.com/mspradio/Want our stuff?  Cool Merch?  Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.comFollow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftech