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December 15, 2020 by CompTIA
This year’s list of CompTIA’s top technology business blogs demonstrates how the tech industry responded to the pandemic, how our businesses pivoted in the midst of unprecedented chaos and change, and, ultimately, how we’ve emerged tougher and more resilient.
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December 11, 2020 by Seth Robinson
Heading into 2021, there are four different models that are either well established or well positioned for future growth in the tech industry: consulting, value-added reselling, managed services, and solution building.
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December 10, 2020 by Louisa Fitzgerald
Amid unprecedented circumstances, CompTIA’s 2nd annual UK Tech Town Index looked at the landscape of employment opportunities, livability factors and opportunity costs to rank the top 10 cities for IT pros to live and work in 2020. Factors such as the number of IT job postings, projected job growth and cost of living were evaluated.
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December 8, 2020 by Scott Campbell
What does an ideal channel partner look like? There is no right answer—and that’s OK. Solution providers, MSPs, integrators of all shapes and sizes can add value to a tech vendor's business with the right plan, programs, and personnel.
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December 3, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Building a broad, deep of talent partners requires a well-thought-out strategy because partners come in all shapes and sizes and treating them all equally is likely to end up frustrating you, your partners, and ultimately your customers.
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December 1, 2020 by Stephanie Morgan
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about seismic shifts in the global economy leaving many tech leaders struggling to transform their organizations. This lesson in the value of agility drives home the need for a workforce that continues to upskill, evolve, and drive innovation.
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November 26, 2020 by Nancy Hammervik
From the pandemic and unprecedented business disruption to a stressful election, 2020 has been… a memorable year to forget. Here are 10 things the CompTIA membership team is thankful for, silver linings that have helped us get through the past 11 months.
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November 19, 2020 by Seth Robinson
CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2021, with the theme “Rebuilding for the Future,” provides 10 trends in technology for the year ahead. For those in the business of technology, here are four ways to leverage the insights from CompTIA's latest research.
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November 17, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Artificial intelligence sometimes gets a bad rap in popular culture references like "The Social Dilemma." While some issues can be addressed, the reality is AI isn’t dangerous, it isn’t out to get you, and it’s not trying to brainwash you, according to members of CompTIA’s AI Advisory Council.
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November 12, 2020 by Scott Campbell
As MSPs increasingly become the focus of hackers and ransomware attacks, some are finding that even being associated as an MSP doesn’t carry the same cachet it once did. So they're forging new identities.
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November 10, 2020 by CompTIA
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected—except, perhaps, when it comes to CompTIA's Tech Town Index. The 3rd annual report ranks the top 20 places in the US for IT pros to live and work, providing guidance on where opportunity intersects with affordability for both tech workers and tech companies. The 2020 report also covers remote work and how this trend is impacting the landscape of Tech Towns across the country.
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November 5, 2020 by Kristen Short
Competitive recruiting tactics, scarcity of highly skilled IT talent, and continued remote work conditions have spurred employers to adapt how they recruit and maintain tech workers. Here's how.
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November 3, 2020 by CompTIA
During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, CompTIA podcasts tackled a range of related topics—from navigating how tech firms are meeting new security challenges to the world of cybercrimes and more. Find out what we overheard in October.
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October 29, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Now’s the time for solution providers—and any tech company—to learn how emerging technologies can be integrated into current offerings and solve customers’ real-world business problems.
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October 27, 2020 by James Stanger
If you’re involved in the business of technology and have customer and partner data that needs to be protected, an ISAO is a great way to get the information you need. Are you taking the steps you should to be cyber safe?
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October 22, 2020 by Kristen Short
Companies that succeed in the business of technology are skilled in solving complex infrastructure, software, security and data management challenges. But how do today’s solution providers, vendors and distributors solve the workforce challenge of greater diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)?
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October 20, 2020 by Kristen Short
As channel organizations budget for 2021, how will the economic recession influence customer investments in IT services, solutions and products? How can MSPs, solution providers and vendors maintain and grow their customer base? A strong customer experience (CX) holds the key.
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October 15, 2020 by Kristen Short
COVID-19 prompted IT companies to rethink more broadly how they approach customer acquisition, engagement and support, according to IT leaders in a “Surviving and Thriving” panel at CompTIA's 2020 EMEA Member and Partner Conference.
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October 14, 2020 by Scott Campbell
As we wind towards 2021, what lessons have we learned during the pandemic? Are businesses taking cybersecurity seriously enough? And what should we expect going forward? A panel of security experts tackled these questions and more in a virtual session during CompTIA’s 2020 EMEA Member and Partner Conference.
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October 13, 2020 by Louisa Fitzgerald
How has COVID-19 impacted the tech industry? The necessity of remote work has accelerated the speed at which technology is being implemented—ultimately creating opportunities. Here are five ways tech companies are adapting to doing business during the pandemic and beyond.
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October 9, 2020 by Scott Campbell
CompTIA's YouTube series "The Doctor Is In" offered viewers insight into business transformation from vendor and MSP/solution provider leaders, executives with expertise in AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, and more. Here's their advice for how to successfully implement emerging technologies.
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October 8, 2020 by Seth Robinson
A zero trust approach to cybersecurity is exactly what it sounds like: Instead of trusting any individual user or network activity simply because it originates from a known location, everything must be verified. Learn the four key principles of a zero trust framework.
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October 6, 2020 by Scott Campbell
From sessions about the latest solutions and business trends to interactive networking opportunities—not to mention virtual pub time—CompTIA's 2020 EMEA Member and Partner Conference is a great chance to find new ideas and grow your business.
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October 1, 2020 by Kristin Short
How has the pandemics affected the cybersecurity threat landscape? What best practices can be applied going forward? Several cyber geniuses offered their advice at a recent UK Business Technology Community meeting. Here's what they found.
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September 29, 2020 by CompTIA
In September 2020, CompTIA podcasts covered marketing tips for MSPs, automation, workforce enablement, DEI, and much more. Find out what we overheard then subscribe and start listening today.
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