Tue Apr 20 2021: Hybrid work: maybe it won't last? Broadband redux, and the danger in optimistic data

Three things to know today * Hybrid work – does the data say it won't last?   https://techaisle.com/blog/452-smb-and-midmarket-hybrid-work-is-here-to-stay-not-so-fast-says-the-data https://www.channelpartnerinsight.com/sponsored/4029762/partner-insight-smbs-facing-increased-security-risk-result-remote-report-indicates * The change in broadband perception marches on https://www.geekwire.com/2021/washington-state-governor-expected-sign-new-bill-ending-prohibition-municipal-broadband/ https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/16/22388184/new-york-affordable-internet-cost-low-income-price-cap-bill https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/fcc-to-re-establish-5g-network-security-advisory-panel AND * The hidden danger in the optimistic data https://www.channelpro.co.uk/news/12133/emea-it-and-business-services-market-hit-6-billion-in-q1 https://www.ciodive.com/news/It-outsourcing-2020-surge-2021/598154/     Want to get the show on your podcast app, or get the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/   Support the show on Patreon:  https://patreon.com/mspradio/   Want our stuff?  Cool Merch?  Wear "Why Do We Care?" - Visit https://shop.spreadshirt.com/mspradio   Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspradionews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/