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Why you should consider the transformative power of Agile

Saggezza speaks with Mastercard and WillScot to offer a look at the Agile methodology for software development and how teams may benefit from using it in 2020.

By Frank Trainer • Aug. 28, 2020

Your chief digital officer can’t be an afterthought anymore

As we all adjust to the new normal, the digital experience a company provides is more important than ever. Companies need to reconsider how they handle their digital leadership.

By Anand Rao • Aug. 18, 2020

The framework for your digital transformation during COVID-19

Companies need to remain agile during the pandemic, especially when it comes to your digital transformation journey. Alisia Genzler offers a strategy for moving forward.

By Alisia Genzler • Aug. 18, 2020

The contradiction of post COVID-19 risk management

Security vs. usability is always a constant struggle for security teams. The rapid change to remote access during the pandemic has forced companies to revisit their risk management approach.

By Jonathan Couch • Aug. 6, 2020

How to transform your existing MSP and be more competitive

We know what a brand-new MSP needs to get off the ground today, but Dave looks at what an existing managed service provider needs to adapt and succeed.

By Dave Sobel, Guest Contributor • July 30, 2020

Microsoft vertical strategy linked to SIs, ISVs

As Microsoft continues to push into vertical markets, the company wants to incorporate ISVs and systems integrators into its strategy; other news from the week.

By John Moore • July 24, 2020

Fog nodes simplify edge vs. cloud computing choice

The demanding architecture of IoT has many organizations wondering how best to distribute their resources in the cloud or at the edge, and how fog nodes fit into the equation.

By Scott Robinson • July 16, 2020

NTT Ltd. exec talks hybrid cloud, remote tech

NTT Ltd.'s recently appointed Americas CEO talks about the $3 billion-plus business's opportunities one year after parent NTT Corp. created the operation in a sweeping merger.

By John Moore • July 14, 2020

A Deep Dive Into Agile Project Management

Plan, guide and execute projects as effectively as possible. Here is everything you should know about Agile methodologies -- from basic concepts to adapting to change.

By Samuel Brown, Certified Project Manager and Trainer at Global Knowledge • July 8, 2020

Partners bank on MSP cloud services

Datto's newest managed services market study highlighted cloud computing as an essential component of MSP portfolios; other channel news from the week.

By John Moore • June 19, 2020

Prioritize personality in your IT recruitment strategy

An effective IT recruitment strategy weighs a candidate's qualifications -- and personality. Cheaper Than A Geek's chief nerd explains his approach to hiring and retention.

By Christopher Barber • April 23, 2020

Accenture: Industrial digital transformation needs leaders

Leadership and execution are the keys to overcoming the potential pitfalls of industrial digitization, a process that redundant technology can hinder.

By John Moore • April 22, 2020

dropshipping

Dropshipping is an e-commerce retail model that allows stores to sell products without keeping any physical inventory.

By Wesley Chai • March 27, 2020

resource contention

In computing, 'resource contention' refers to a conflict over a shared resource between several components.

By Ben Lutkevich • March 25, 2020

How to write an RFP and statement of work for an IT services contract

Master how to write an RFP and statement of work to get the IT services you need using these best practices from consulting firm ClearEdge Partners.

By Mary Pratt • March 24, 2020

TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number)

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), in the United States, is a unique nine-digit number for identifying an individual, business or other entity in tax returns and additional documents filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

By Corinne Bernstein • March 23, 2020

Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

The Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) is a component of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) that works with defense contractors to ensure government services and supplies are delivered on time, come at the expected cost and satisfy all performance requirements.

By Kate Brush • March 13, 2020

MSPAlliance on a quest to change the managed services industry

In part one of this two-part interview, MSPAlliance CEO Charles Weaver discusses his organization's evolution and its ongoing efforts to professionalize managed services.

By Spencer Smith • March 12, 2020

Chef partners get new channel program for DevOps tools

Chef revamped its channel strategy and launched a new partner program. The new program addresses inconsistencies in the company's previous partnering approach.

By Spencer Smith, John Moore • Feb. 14, 2020

UiPath RPA training targets channel partners

RPA vendor UiPath has launched a new training portal built specifically for channel partners, offering educational content used by the company's internal teams; more channel news.

By Spencer Smith, John Moore • Jan. 24, 2020

Dell Technologies partners tap into cross-selling strategy

Dell Technologies said its channel partners are realizing the benefits of cross-selling from its portfolio of products and strategically aligned businesses; other news from the week.

By Spencer Smith, John Moore • Jan. 10, 2020

The rise of RPA bots and the role of C-level decision makers

According to new research, there will be 3 million RPA bots running in the enterprise in 2020. As RPA bots proliferate, C-level decision makers must take steps to ensure their RPA programs deliver tactical and strategic benefits. Check out this expert guidance.

By Mary Pratt • Jan. 2, 2020

Why partners shouldn’t lose faith in blockchain technology

Keep blockchain on your radar. Despite setbacks in adoption, blockchain endures as relevant technology for channel partners, according to CompTIA and other channel industry watchers.

By Esther Shein • Dec. 17, 2019

Logically acquires Carolinas IT in geographic expansion

The purchase of Carolinas IT is another transaction that demonstrates the active managed services merger and acquisition environment, which has seen more than 30 deals this year.

By John Moore • Dec. 4, 2019

Squads, pods, cells? Making sense of Agile teams

Workers are now organized in new types of groups as a result of the movement known as Agile at scale. However, to succeed, the changes have to be more than in name only.

By Mary Pratt • Sept. 27, 2019