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How to vet vendors' cybersecurity tools for MSP practices
Building a cybersecurity stack can mean assessing dozens of vendors. An effective vetting process can help partners avoid missteps in their search for security products. Continue Reading
Develop a channel sales strategy for smart city projects
Channel partners can find roles in smart city initiatives by providing IT expertise, but firms should understand the challenges that government customers face before making a play. Continue Reading
7 things to know about professional drone services
Members of CompTIA's Drone Council described favorable conditions for entering the commercial drone services space. Use this insight to plot your course. Continue Reading
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Channel strategy glossary: Terms of the trade
Every tech field has its own terminology and the same holds true for the IT channel. Learn more about channel partner program vocabulary in this glossary. Continue Reading
Smart regions emerge as channel partner opportunity
Smart regions, which seek to unite neighboring cities and towns around joint smart city projects, have begun taking shape across the U.S. A pioneering force behind the emerging smart region trend ... Continue Reading
How to build an AI services business in the channel
Advancements in AI have ushered in new opportunities for the channel. In this guide, we pair insight into the burgeoning market with strategies for building AI-focused businesses.Continue Reading
Launching an AI project calls for careful scoping
AI implementation may benefit from a handful of steps and a common set of patterns, according to speakers at the AI World Government conference in Washington, D.C.Continue Reading
hardware-as-a-service (in managed services)
Hardware-as-a-service (HaaS) is a procurement model that is similar to leasing or licensing in which hardware that belongs to a managed service provider (MSP) is installed at a customer's site and a service level agreement (SLA) defines the ...Continue Reading
How to install and configure vCenter Update Manager
Follow these steps to install and configure VMware vCenter Update Manager, which can help solution providers with patching hosts and virtual machines.Continue Reading
managed service provider (MSP)
A managed service provider (MSP) is a company that remotely manages a customer's IT infrastructure and/or end-user systems, typically on a proactive basis and under a subscription model.Continue Reading
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distribution channel
A distribution channel is the network of individuals and organizations involved in getting a product or service from the producer to the customer. Distribution channels are also known as marketing channels or marketing distribution channels.Continue Reading
How to grow your AI services business
Getting to the next stage of AI growth calls for IT service providers to consider security, marketing and ROI. A talent for demystifying technology also helps.Continue Reading
statement of work (SOW)
A statement of work (SOW), in project management, is a document in which a contracting officer or chief procurement officer (CPO) specifies the objectives and deliverables for a particular project or service contract.Continue Reading
How to start an AI service business
Building an AI practice may seem like a daunting endeavor. Fortunately, channel partners can learn from other companies that have found ways to apply AI models to customer challenges.Continue Reading
professional services
A professional service is an intangible product that a contractor or product vendor sells to help a customer manage a specific part of their business.Continue Reading