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October 7, 2021 by Scott Campbell
A new partnership with SecurityScorecard provides CompTIA ISAO users with a risk rating grade for their companies’ cybersecurity proficiency, allowing them to tout a high grade, or work to improve where they may be struggling.
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October 6, 2021 by Scott Campbell
It’s OK if your road to success takes an unexpected turn, especially if you’re the one choosing to make that turn, MSP speakers said during a session at CompTIA’s Member and Partner Conference in London.
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August 31, 2021 by Scott Campbell
Hurricane Ida is as a reminder to dust off disaster recovery plans and have conversations with customers to make sure you're prepared to help employees, clients—and your own business—in the event of a real emergency.
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August 5, 2021 by Emily Matzelle
If you couldn’t attend ChannelCon Online this year, you still have the chance to explore. We’ve captured it all and it’s available on-demand. To get you started, here are 10 things we encourage you to check out in the spirit of exploration and discovery!
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July 27, 2021 by Scott Campbell
MSPs are smart to look at cybersecurity insurance, but coverage is only as strong as your specific policy. Here are 10 things that MSPs should know to protect themselves and their customers, according to members of the CompTIA Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) and other cyber insurance experts.
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July 16, 2021 by Scott Campbell
CompTIA’s Business Applications Advisory Council has created a Cloud Applications Playbook, a resource targeted to help SaaS vendors and solution providers be more successful in the cloud—and with each other.
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July 15, 2021 by Scott Campbell
It’s important for tech companies of all sizes to remember were all small businesses at some point, says Bob Stegner, host of CompTIA’s Universal Truths from the Son of an SMB YouTube series. Watch the latest episodes to learn how to best service small-business customers and ensure your own long-term success.
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July 9, 2021 by MJ Shoer
Just as US businesses were closing down for the July 4 long holiday weekend, the REvil ransomware group attacked—impacting the MSP community more directly than any previous incident. Sadly, it was an inevitable attack, one that many cyber experts have been expecting. The other shoe finally dropped, and tech companies came to help.
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June 1, 2021 by Zack Miller
Whether you’re ready to sell your IT services business tomorrow or in three years, there are some guidelines worth considering sooner rather than later. Understanding the “do’s and don’ts” can help prepare your business for a clean, value-maximizing sale, while avoiding the horrors of a broken deal.
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May 25, 2021 by Rex Frank
When a company has less than10 people, the owner is usually aware of everything going on—and so is everyone else. But that will change as the business grows, and leaders need to follow the right steps to ensure a smooth journey to maturity.
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March 17, 2021 by Scott Campbell
There’s a big difference between selling technology and helping customers solve business problems. As MSPs focus more on “solution selling” they need to evolve their businesses. A panel of MSP experts discussed their experiences and how to set up for long-term success. Here are their tips.
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February 23, 2021 by CompTIA
CompTIA's Communities & Councils Forum is a great chance to network with peers and learn more about the technologies, topics and trends that matter to you most. Here are 10 things you shouldn’t miss from this year’s meetings on March 16-17:
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February 12, 2021 by Scott Campbell
CompTIA’s Channel Development Advisory Council has developed a Channel Readiness Assessment tool to help tech vendors gauge their channel prowess, what their strengths and weaknesses are, as well as provide actionable advice to improve.
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January 28, 2021 by Scott Campbell
As the son of a small-business owner and a 30-year-veteran in the IT industry, Bob Stegner has learned how to be—and stay—successful. Check out the highlights from the first three episodes of his new YouTube series for CompTIA’s, “Universal Truths from the Son of an SMB.”
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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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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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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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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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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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July 17, 2020 by AchieveUnite and CompTIA
Previewing the ChannelCon session ‘Exploring Partner Experience Trends,’ Datto’s Rob Rae discusses why vendors need to put partner businesses first in their DNA.
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July 14, 2020 by AchieveUnite and CompTIA
Gigamon's Larissa Crandall discusses with CompTIA and AchieveUnite why ecosystems and communities are critical to the partner ecosystem in 2020—and beyond.
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July 9, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Learn how to maintain (and grow) your sales pipeline in times of economic uncertainty—with actionable steps for solution providers to ensure long-term success.
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June 23, 2020 by Scott Campbell
Several CompTIA members have reopened their offices or have plans to do so. Here are some tips on what they did, how they did it, and what to expect going forward.
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April 24, 2020 by Charles Hughes
An agile organization is built on four foundational elements and one key component to bring them together. Here’s a closer look at each.
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April 10, 2020 by Scott Campbell
How best to lead customers through stressful situations? Solid communication and reducing fear and uncertainty are a good place to start.
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