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January 20, 2022 by Scott Campbell
Blockchain and IoT will continue to be hot topics for businesses this year. We asked members of CompTIA’s Blockchain Advisory Council and IoT Advisory Council for their thoughts on what to expect in 2022. Here’s what they had to say.
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January 11, 2022 by Ashley Watters
Cyberattacks continue to get more complex and common, and businesses need a lot of information in order to adequately prepare against the latest risks. Check out the following cybersecurity facts and statistics and discuss them with your customers.
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January 6, 2022 by Scott Campbell
Leaders from CompTIA's communities and Industry Advisory Councils were asked for their tech industry predictions for 2022. Here's a look at their insights about cybersecurity, WFH, government regulations, consolidation, insurance and more.
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December 21, 2021 by Jennon Bell Hoffman
From Apple iOS vulnerabilities to work-from-home security risks, there was a lot to talk about, and be concerned with, in 2021. CompTIA compiled this monthly recap of some of the biggest cybersecurity, ransomware, data breach, and cybercriminal news of the year.
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December 16, 2021 by Scott Campbell
CompTIA's list of Top 10 Research and Resource articles for 2021 is a mix of toolkits, guides, and playbooks—all created to help tech businesses and IT pros improve their businesses and careers. Each one provides valuable data and insights into the IT industry, with a focus on cybersecurity, emerging technology, workforce trends, and public sector.
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November 23, 2021 by Carolyn April
After nearly two years of economic uncertainty, signs now point to investment, increased budgets, and the pursuit of technical and business innovation that pairs well with the direction the industry is heading, according to CompTIA's Carolyn April.
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November 19, 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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November 11, 2021 by Mark Sokol
As end-user demand for managed services increase, MSPs need to step up their marketing efforts to generate and convert leads. Here are some easy tips for creating or optimizing your marketing program to drive more revenue.
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November 9, 2021 by Ashley Watters
Net zero is a journey that has many companies inspecting their practices from user consumption to responsible supply chain management, and even vendor selection based on sustainability. Here are the three challenges IT needs to overcome to get there.
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October 20, 2021 by Ashley Watters
Growing an MSP business requires a multi-faceted approach. You need to focus on many areas, not just technology, to become a valuable partner to customers. In her new CompTIA YouTube series, Tracy Pound and guests discuss how to manage growth, meet the demands of today’s market, and instill best practices to accelerate success.
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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 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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