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August 7, 2019 by Michelle Lange
Tech investor, entrepreneur, deejay and basketball star Dr. Shaquille O’Neal kept the ChannelCon audience laughing as he shared investment advice, his personal tech story and all the reasons he’s proud to be more cerebral than celebrity.
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August 7, 2019 by CompTIA
Day two of ChannelCon featured educational tracks as well as the State of the Industry General Session featuring CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux and Nancy Hammervik, executive vice president, Industry Relations, CompTIA, followed by Eric O’Neill’s gripping keynote.
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August 7, 2019 by Michelle Lange
“Never before have we had this many paradigm changing technologies hitting the industry at the same time,” said Todd Thibodeaux, CompTIA president and CEO, during his ChannelCon 2019 State of the Industry keynote.
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August 6, 2019 by Scott Campbell
It takes creative thinking, perseverance and patience, but above all collaboration to turn smart cities visions into reality, Dominic Papa of the Phoenix-based Institute for Digital Progress, said during CompTIA’s 2019 ChannelCon in Las Vegas.
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August 6, 2019 by Louisa Fitzgerald
The Emerging Technology Community met at ChannelCon for a working session in which they debated and determined opportunities and challenges when implementing and monetizing emerging technologies.
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August 6, 2019 by CompTIA
Day 1 of ChannelCon struck a celebratory note with multiple award winners being honored, including the Member of the Year. CompTIA Communities and Councils also got down to the business of technology, tackling the industry's biggest opportunities and challenges.
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August 5, 2019 by Michelle Lange
Better thinking comes from diversity of thought, but how do we bring diverse people and thinkers into technology? It starts with undoing some of the traditional hiring practices in IT.
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July 31, 2019 by CompTIA
In July CompTIA podcasts covered a range of topics—from robotics to women in SaaS, creating company culture to channel readiness, and more. Take a look at what we overheard and start listening today.
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July 30, 2019 by Tracie Orisko, President, Managed Sales Pros
The Power of Your Story, an event hosted by CompTIA's Canadian Business Technology Community and Benchmark, featured women who are building tech businesses and brands. Here they share important advice for any tech entrepreneur.
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July 25, 2019 by Scott Campbell
Recent CompTIA research confirms that creating a positive customer experience is a growing, strategic focus for many companies. But what’s the best way to engage with customers? There isn’t one answer, according to Channel Advisory Board members.
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July 23, 2019 by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
The shortage of skilled tech talent is a real concern for SMBs. With Millennial employees moving into middle management, it's time to turn our attention to the next wave of tech workers. Find out what Gen Z employees are looking for in a tech career.
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July 19, 2019 by Scott Campbell
John Tippett, vice president of product, networking, at Datto, talks about the current state of the managed services space—where the opportunity lies and where MSPs need to focus—on a CompTIA Volley podcast with Carolyn April and Seth Robinson.
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July 18, 2019 by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
With so many activities, opportunities and events available, first-time ChannelCon attendees might wonder how to get in on the action. Here, a few veteran attendees share their tried-and-true ways to get the most out of the experience.
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July 16, 2019 by Robert Baugh
It takes a lot to develop a solution, price it, market it, and continually improve it before you may see any traction. So, what happens when a competitor company gives something similar away for free? Keepabl CEO Robert Baugh has some answers.
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July 12, 2019 by Paige Reh, HR Director, Strategic Communications
If you’re part of a small business that struggles to find and keep tech talent, CompTIA's Future Leaders Community has created a tool for you: the individual development plan.
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July 11, 2019 by Michelle Lange
For business owners and managers struggling to bridge the gender gap in IT Security, put on your UX hat and consider ways you can champion women and encourage them to apply for cybersecurity jobs.
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July 9, 2019 by CompTIA
CompTIA Communities and Councils advance the IT industry by providing thought leadership, hosting networking events and spearheading industry initiatives. Want to get involved? Mark your calendar for these events from CompTIA’s Communities and Councils.
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July 5, 2019 by Scott Campbell
As an FBI investigator, Eric O’Neill developed a reputation for capturing some of the most sinister cybercriminals in the world, including Robert Hanssen, accused of selling secrets to Russia. The case was later turned into a Hollywood movie, “Breach,” starring Ryan Phillippe. On Aug. 6, O’Neill will speak at CompTIA ChannelCon 2019 in Las Vegas about his career, spies and cybersecurity today.
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July 2, 2019 by Matthew Stern
Stranger Things Season 3 is here! As you’re getting ready to binge watch, take a look at some of the technology that’s appeared in the last few episodes, and see what the show’s vision of early-’80s tech tells us about where we are now—and where we might be soon.
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June 27, 2019 by Scott Campbell
The business value of drone technologies is increasing, according to CompTIA’s new Drone Market report, but there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions about what drones do and how they do it. It’s a challenge that members of CompTIA’s Drone Advisory Council see every day.
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June 25, 2019 by CompTIA
Unpacking the complexities and best practice of leadership took centre stage at CompTIA’s latest ANZ Channel Community meeting in Sydney, Australia, where solution providers received valuable insight and guidance from the channel’s best.
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June 20, 2019 by Emily Matzelle
When you participate in ChannelCon, held Aug. 5-7 at the Bellagio Hotel, the whole point is to win big. And, we’re not talking about gambling. We want you to win big at work.
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June 18, 2019 by Seth Robinson
Determining how to use AI requires understanding the data requirements, programming model, and nature of the outputs. These elements add more complexity to an already complicated IT environment. For solution providers wondering how to best serve their clients, deciding on the right business model and level of investment can be a challenge.
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June 13, 2019 by CompTIA
As CompTIA’s ANZ Channel Community builds momentum, it's important for members to be up to date on the most relevant regional trends in the market. Using CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook report as a guide, we’ve identified six of the trends likely to be the most relevant for channel business in Australia and New Zealand:
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June 11, 2019 by Jennon Bell Hoffmann
The purpose of Bringing Youth Tech Education, or BYTE, is to connect current leaders in the industry with students who are interested in technology.
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