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September 24, 2020 by Louisa Fitzgerald
CompTIA’s IT team discusses the challenges that many companies faced when employees began working remote during the pandemic, best practices for IT departments, and recommendations to enable productivity and secure remote work environments.
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September 22, 2020 by Scott Campbell
During the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has connected us like never before—solidifying its value during this unprecedented time in history. But beyond doing the important work of moving applications to the cloud and implementing collaboration platforms, the tech industry is playing a critical role in the front line fight against COVID-19.
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September 17, 2020 by Seth Robinson
Over the past 18 months, digital transformation efforts have started to introduce new qualities to each of the four pillars of IT, including infrastructure, development, security and data. Here's a look at the shifts that are taking place now.
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September 15, 2020 by Michelle Lange
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced entire industries into at-home work and students into distance learning, technology became a lifeline, replacing in-person interaction as the primary means of communication. MSPs jumped into action to help keep businesses, students and customers connected and secure.
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September 10, 2020 by Karl W. Palachuk
Diversity matters, even for small businesses. The Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity Community recently created a Diversity Pledge to help small businesses begin planning for a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
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September 3, 2020 by Harry Brelsford
The key to success with third-party maintenance agreements is finding the right partner. Here's what to look for and how to capitalize on opportunities.
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September 1, 2020 by CompTIA
In August 2020, CompTIA podcasts covered a range of topics—from how workplaces can make major cultural change to how the pandemic has changed the trajectory of technology.
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August 27, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Representatives from eight CompTIA members hit the road for a three-week, 7,000-mile trip around the U.S. to check how MSPs are faring during the pandemic.
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August 25, 2020 by Kristen Short
In a matter of weeks, the threat of a growing pandemic and looming recession turned what was considered “business as usual” upside down. These conditions accelerated the application of emerging technologies, including AI, blockchain and biometrics.
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August 20, 2020 by MacKinzie Neal
Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are having a big impact on the automation of cybersecurity, especially around behavioral analysis, which is helping businesses build better defenses against cyber threats.
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August 18, 2020 by Seth Robinson
As the COVID pandemic stretches on, businesses are shifting from short-term reactions to longer-term strategy. When considering budget and skills for the year to come, IT leaders should be focused on four key areas— cloud computing, integration, automation and workforce enablement.
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August 13, 2020 by Scott Campbell
After three decades inspiration and perspiration serving SMB tech companies, Bob Stegner is the latest inductee into the IT Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed at ChannelCon Online.
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August 11, 2020 by Louisa Fitzgerald
With every step in her career, Nellie Scott, the 2020 CompTIA Member of the Year, has deepened her connection with CompTIA, not only to gain knowledge and new partners, but also to give back, contributing her time and expertise to the technology community.
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August 7, 2020 by Scott Campbell and Louisa Fitzgerald
If you couldn’t attend every session of ChannelCon Online this year, no worries. We’ve captured them in all their YouTube glory and they’re available anytime you are. Here are 10 things you don't want to miss.
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August 6, 2020 by Louisa Fitzgerald
CIOs are tasked with determining how emerging technologies will make an impact on business, but the way IT leaders are thinking about integrating new technology solutions has evolved.
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August 6, 2020 by Scott Campbell
What is the CompTIA Community ISAO and how does it work? Executive Director MJ Shoer answers those questions and more, including how CompTIA members can join and start advancing the cybersecurity resilience of the IT industry today.
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August 5, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Emerging technologies, cloud, and cybersecurity have been a big boost to tech companies during COVID-19, according to IT leaders in a “Global Perspectives” panel during ChannelCon Online.
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August 4, 2020 by Louisa Fitzgerald
CompTIA CEO Todd Thibodeaux moderated a town hall discussion about diversity and inclusion in the tech industry during ChannelCon Online. Learn what the panel had to say about hiring practices that promote diversity, how to have hard conversations about social injustice, the role of the media and much more.
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August 4, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Preparing your business now to take advantage of new opportunities and new markets will provide a competitive benefit after COVID-19, according to ChannelCon Online panelists in a What's Next for the Channel?" session.
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August 1, 2020 by CompTIA
In July 2020, CompTIA podcasts offered a preview of ChannelCon Online as well as discussions about the future of the tech industry, cybersecurity during the pandemic, the launch of the CompTIA ISAO, and more.
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July 30, 2020 by Harry Brelsford
Every week MSPs ask how to find and secure new technology services opportunities. The third-party maintenance opportunity is real, right here and right now. So let’s talk business development.
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July 28, 2020 by Harry Brelsford
The original Payroll Protection Program funds that many MSPs received in the second quarter of 2020 are starting to run out and it’s time to start planning what’s next for your tech firm.
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July 24, 2020 by AchieveUnite and CompTIA
AchieveUnite's Bob O’Malley and Jessica Baker discuss why partner experience in the channel is essential and how creating a lifetime of partner and customer value is key to success.
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July 23, 2020 by Seth Robinson
As emerging technology continues to be a hot topic, the benefits and potential of all these new things are best realized in the context of a modern IT approach.
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July 21, 2020 by CompTIA
CompTIA has compiled a number of free resources to help MSPs and other channel companies market themselves in new, innovative ways. Finding a different way to communicate your message and your services has never been more important.
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