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Two steps forward, one step back: Channel is undergoing 'reality check', says CompTIA
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Two steps forward, one step back: Channel is undergoing 'reality check', says CompTIA

IT channel firms are going through a 'reality check' in IT as the industry undergoes major transitions, says CompTIA.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
CompTIA hails 'most successful' ANZ channel meeting to date
Partner Programmes

CompTIA hails 'most successful' ANZ channel meeting to date

CompTIA hails most successful ANZ channel meeting with record turnout and discussion on increasing sales in the new year.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Adaptability key to surviving increasingly competitive IT channel
Digital Transformation

Adaptability key to surviving increasingly competitive IT channel

There have been a number of major shifts in the channel in the past decade. Adaptability and flexibility is critical for channel players to survive.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
CompTIA channel community celebrates growth across Australia and New Zealand
CompTIA

CompTIA channel community celebrates growth across Australia and New Zealand

CompTIA celebrates growth in Australia and NZ, with 410 premier members and over 1400 registered users in just over a year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Taking advantage of future tech: The channel has work to do
Internet of Things

Taking advantage of future tech: The channel has work to do

UK channel firms need to build up their expertise in emerging technologies as customer interest increases, according to a study by CompTIA.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
IoT represents 'immense' opportunity for channel
Internet of Things

IoT represents 'immense' opportunity for channel

The Internet of Things presents huge opportunities for IT service providers, says CompTIA. Spending on IoT services is predicted to reach $235 billion by 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
ANZ channel businesses on the road to change
Internet of Things

ANZ channel businesses on the road to change

Understanding the elements of change is key for IT businesses to thrive, says Jim Hamilton of CompTIA ANZ Channel Community.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
CompTIA encourages IT channel to adopt best business practices
Cybersecurity

CompTIA encourages IT channel to adopt best business practices

CompTIA is hoping to encourage IT channel partners to adopt & use best business practices, after it created two new industry standards for its users.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2016
Channel urged to work together on change - and view it as an opportunity
Unified Communications

Channel urged to work together on change - and view it as an opportunity

CompTIA channel members members have been told to view change as an opportunity but work collectively to ensure a strong outcome.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
Exclusive: New initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and help girls Dream IT
CompTIA

Exclusive: New initiative aims to challenge stereotypes and help girls Dream IT

A new initiative from IT community CompTIA aims to challenge stereotypes and preconceived ideas and show year 7 and 8 girls tech really is cool.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Exclusive: IT industry called on to help girls Dream IT
CompTIA

Exclusive: IT industry called on to help girls Dream IT

IT community organisation CompTIA has put the call out for those involved in IT to speak out to encourage young girls into IT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries
IT Industry

New initiative to boost women's participation in ANZ IT industries

The IT industry isn't just a place for the boys and is in fact a great place for the girls - an initiative has been launched to promote this message.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
CompTIA launches local initiative to encourage women into IT
CompTIA

CompTIA launches local initiative to encourage women into IT

IT offers 'endless' opportunities for women - and now CompTIA has launched a local version of its global initiative to encourage women into IT.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
CompTIA sets ANZ channel community meeting date
Partner Programmes

CompTIA sets ANZ channel community meeting date

The meetings provide the local community a non-competitive forum with which to discuss the common challenges faced by the channel in Australia and NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Exclusive: Is flexible billing the new reseller battleground?
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: Is flexible billing the new reseller battleground?

Technology isn't the next big differentiator for resellers with the focus instead shifting to billing models. So are you ready?.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
CompTIA survey uncovers top 7 IT employability skills in the channel
Information Communication & Technology

CompTIA survey uncovers top 7 IT employability skills in the channel

IT skills in the channel are more important than ever to understand and keep ahead of the industry's shape and direction.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
CompTIA urges reseller action over ransomware
Malware

CompTIA urges reseller action over ransomware

CompTIA is urging resellers be proactive about helping customers protect themselves from ransomware, with some less conventional, high value measures.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2016

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