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December 17, 2020 by CompTIA
It was a busy year for CompTIA’s communities, Industry Advisory Councils, and research team. The content produced this year includes an impressive assortment of infographics, guides, reports, and more—all to helping tech companies grow their business advance amid a global pandemic.
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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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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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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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April 28, 2020 by Carolyn April
CompTIA’s latest research identifies newer, emerging types of managed services and a shift toward specialization in areas such as security.
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February 18, 2020 by Seth Robinson
Learn about CompTIA's newest research report examining the state of data practices and four ways solutions providers can use this research to inform their businesses.
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November 26, 2019 by Seth Robinson
CompTIA’s IT Industry Outlook 2020 zooms out to take a high-level view of the industry, and there are four big takeaways for companies that make their living in technology.
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November 19, 2019 by Carolyn April
The IT Industry Outlook 2020 research report is here and as usual, much has changed and will continue to do so. Biggest change? Clout. The techies have it.
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November 12, 2019 by Carolyn April
Partnerships with non-traditional companies is increasing for solution providers, according to CompTIA’s State of the Channel research. Find out why.
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October 11, 2019 by Scott Campbell
There appears to be a fundamental disconnect between the cybersecurity that companies have, what they need, and what could happen. That’s not good, but it also spells opportunity for the technology channel.
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October 1, 2019 by Seth Robinson
Data from CompTIA’s newest cybersecurity research illustrates how different parts of the organization view of security vs. tech innovation. Here are four ways executives, business staff and security providers can balance cybersecurity and innovation.
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September 5, 2019 by Scott Campbell
Security isn’t part of IT anymore, it’s part of business. That concept still eludes many businesses—which spells opportunity for solution providers. Businesses may change how they think about security, but they’re not investing properly.
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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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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 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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May 23, 2019 by CompTIA
On a recent episode of Volley, Carolyn April and Seth Robinson discussed the forthcoming Artificial Intelligence research from CompTIA. The research takes a deep dive into the business opportunities, as well as the hurdles, that exist with this emerging technology. Here’s a sneak peek at what's in the full report.
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November 14, 2018 by Matthew Stern
The millennial generation is one like no generation before it – right? Well, yes and no. Read on to understand how they’re different, how they’re similar and all they offer if you manage them right.
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November 7, 2018 by Matthew Stern
Enterprises, employees and even solution providers are winning with cloud-deployed software solutions as the cloud-based model for IT matures. Understanding how can help you find your place in the cloud IT ecosystem.
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October 31, 2018 by Matthew Stern
Who is responsible for digital security in today’s cloud-enabled workplace? Once upon a time, IT was the clear answer. Now the answer is a little more complicated – the role of IT in digital security is a matter of both leadership and partnership.
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October 4, 2018 by Michelle Lange
As Cyber Security Awareness Month begins, learn how to hit back with answers to predictable cybersecurity excuses.
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September 25, 2018 by Michelle Lange
CompTIA research on trends in the technology ecosystem shows some pessimism around emerging tech – particularly the skills gap it may cause. But tech firms offering essential services can get into the emerging tech game today.
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September 4, 2018 by James Bergl
Responding to a data breach -- like Facebook's just-announced hack of 50 million users -- is as risky as the breach itself, and this is an opportunity to change your approach to IT security, protecting yourself and your customers in the process. Find out how.
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