Kris Blackmon
Chair
Head of Channel Communities,
Zift Solutions
Kris Blackmon
Head of Channel Communities, Zift Solutions
The Channel Development Advisory Council provides counsel and insight in all matters relating to the indirect technology market. The board is comprised of some of the industry’s most influential leaders, representing hardware manufacturers, software publishers, services organizations, distributors, telecommunications companies and technology solution providers.
The Channel Development Advisory Council leverages the tremendous expertise and experience of its collective members to develop educational programs, business tools and other resources to promote the business value the technology channel brings to the tech industry.
In addition, the council collaborates with CompTIA’s other industry advisory councils to advance the adoption of SaaS-based business applications, drone services, blockchain, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and internet of things technologies. Together, we work to:
We’re constantly taking the pulse of the technology industry and developing the right strategies that help the tech channel solve real-world business challenges. Accomplishments include:
Chair
Head of Channel Communities,
Zift Solutions
Head of Channel Communities, Zift Solutions
Chair
CEO,
OIT, LLC
CEO, OIT, LLC
Vice Chair
Manager of Ecosystem,
ConnectWise
Manager of Ecosystem, ConnectWise
Global Channel Chief,
Pia
Global Channel Chief, Pia
CEO,
Simplex-IT
CEO, Simplex-IT
Chief Product Officer,
Domotz, Inc.
Chief Product Officer, Domotz, Inc.
Sr. Director of Global Partner Enablement and Program,
Proofpoint
Sr. Director of Global Partner Enablement and Program, Proofpoint
VP of Sales,
Tevora
VP of Sales, Tevora
Vice President, North American Channels,
SonicWall
Vice President, North American Channels, SonicWall
Channel Chief/VP of Sales,
EnTelegent Solutions
Channel Chief/VP of Sales, EnTelegent Solutions
CEO,
Lifecycle Insights
CEO, Lifecycle Insights
Executive Director, Marketing,
Ingram Micro
Executive Director, Marketing, Ingram Micro
CEO,
Phantom Technology Solutions
CEO, Phantom Technology Solutions
CEO,
Fort Point IT
CEO, Fort Point IT
CompTIA’s Channel Advisory Board mapped out a technology buyer’s journey with step-by-step details for vendors, distributors and solution providers
Published : June, 15, 2021This assessment tool can help technology vendors determine their preparedness and ability to initiate and implement a channel strategy.
Published : March, 4, 2021This webinar will help you Understand the new buyer, their persona and their journey is key to being able to sell to these new technology buyers.
Published : November, 1, 2018Put yourself in a customer’s shoes from start to finish when you embark on the Technology Buyer’s Journey and learn how to adjust your business accordingly.
Published : August, 24, 2018Discover the top 10 channel trends identified by CompTIA”s Channel Advisory Board that can benefit your company and help move the industry forward.
Published : June, 4, 2018Industry Advisory Councils appoint the industry’s most successful and innovative leaders to debate and prioritize issues and challenges that impact the broader technology ecosystem. Our councils work together to create a wide variety of resources accessible to the larger tech ecosystem.
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