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CompTIA ChannelCon is referred to as the “big tent” event because it’s the only place where solution providers, vendors, distributors, analysts, media, tech associations and other channel organizations come together in one place to learn from each other and take the IT industry to the next level. A large part of ChannelCon is the Technology Vendor Fair – where more than 130 vendors are expected to exhibit this year. Many ChannelCon vendors are launching new products and d ...

Earlier today, CompTIA’s own Chief Legal Officer Dan Liutikas testified during the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade hearing titled “Reporting Data Breaches: Is Federal Legislation Needed to Protect Consumers?” Serving on the panel with Liutikas were other distinguished IT policy experts such as Debbie Matties, vice president of privacy for CTIA, Jeff Greene, senior policy counsel, cybersecurity and identity at the Symantec Corporation, Kevin Richards, sen ...

What’s the single, most important component of our advocacy efforts? You! You are the tech creators and entrepreneurs that form a critical backbone to support our economy and job creation. Yet despite that essential role, many SMBs find themselves searching for strategies that lead to growth and success in an environment of lessened resources and challenging policy and regulatory efforts. You need a voice. The first step to finding that voice is soaking up all you can at ChannelCon, July 2 ...

Army Specialist Priscilla White was stationed in Kuwait with the Alabama Army National Guard for several weeks before she learned about the U.S. Army Central Command Signal University, a school at Camp Arifjan where she could learn new computer skills, earn IT certifications and gain points toward promotion within the military.

By now, just about everyone has been exposed to the benefits of Web-based computing. From the non-stop radio and television advertisements from cable and phone companies to the personalized communications sent out by massive direct and indirect sales providers, the message is getting out. With a virtually limitless number of advantages for the business community, cloud services adoption continues to grow exponentially each year while its impact on the channel makes similar gains. After all, Web- ...

Brian Cunningham knew as a sixth grader that he wanted to work with computers. That ambition led him to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science and launch a career that began in computer programming but for more than 10 years has focused on IT project and program management.

On Thursday, Microsoft announced a huge reorganization and shift in mission. This article covering the announcement is a long read, but well worth it to gain some insight into what Microsoft thinks is important in a technology landscape that has been transformed since the PC-centric era that Microsoft helped usher in and maintain over the past 20 years. There are several interesting aspects of the re-alignment, especially for channel partners who base a great deal of business on Microsoft system ...

As the old saying goes, change is inevitable, which is why it’s important to be prepared for not only the positive, but also negative variations in the workplace and in life. Of course, it can take a fair amount of time for individuals to properly research issues that may pose a threat to their way or life or, inversely, improve it. For businesses, those changes happen almost every day, so entrepreneurs have to remain vigilant at all times to minimize their risks and take advantage of new ...

Vendors love cloud computing, at least in theory. The cloud computing model offers something many IT companies – vendors and solution providers alike – have never seen: recurring, predicable and accruing revenue. And, because cloud can be delivered at scale with fewer resources, such services are inherently more profitable. Cloud economics aren’t lost on businesses. Rather than building and maintaining their own IT systems and applications, cloud computing promises to low ...

Last week, the Senate passed the Gang of Eight’s immigration bill S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The legislation passed by a vote of 68-32, with 14 Republicans supporting the measure.  We applaud the Senate for their commitment to this issue and on passage of the legislation.  Please click here to see the statement we released last week.  However, passage in the Senate was only the first of many battles that th ...

If you still haven’t registered for CompTIA ChannelCon, let’s talk numbers. With your registration, you’ll have access to over 3,300 minutes of educational content, 26 intensive courses, six CompTIA Executive Certificate programs, four hot topic panels, two exciting keynote sessions and over 50 expert speakers. And, did we mention that it’s all happening at the luxurious Peabody Hotel in gorgeous Orlando? Warm weather and refreshing pool aside, we know that you’re r ...

The explosive growth of e-commerce has made it as easy to do business with a customer across the country as with one across the street. Lightning fast Internet access, mobile and handheld devices, cloud computing and a host of other technology innovations make it possible for businesses to do business online, whether they’re small, medium or large in size. The e-commerce market continues to grow at a double-digit rate each year. In 2013, online retail sales in the U.S. are projected to rea ...

When was the last time you posted a help wanted sign and a number of suitably qualified individuals lined up to fill out an application? Chances are it’s been a while, especially for solution providers and other IT companies looking for experienced technicians and engineers. The labor force and the processes involved in attracting this pool of new talent have both evolved over the past few years. Employment specialists often point to work ethic and personal motivation differences between ...

If you’ve ever taken a business class, you’re likely familiar with the term “value proposition.” Simply stated, the phrase means a promise of value to the customer. While that promise is likely paramount to a company’s mission, oftentimes a promise just isn’t enough to pull new customers in the front door. That’s why managed print services (MPS) providers across North America are pursuing the CompTIA Managed Print Trustmark – a recognized, third-pa ...

Student Balaji Kundalam may still be preparing to enter the technical workforce, but his understanding of how things work has already given him a leg up on his peers.