Emerging Technology Markets

Trend and feature stories on emerging technology markets and how to target them to boost your IT sales. Learn more about selling technology offerings from blockchain to advanced automation.

November 09, 2018 09 Nov'18
ON Semiconductor distributors drive $1B in revenue

It may not be the traditional channel, but semiconductor distributors play a key role in boosting ON Semiconductor's sales in emerging markets; more news from the week.
September 27, 2018 27 Sep'18
Small business Wi-Fi market heats up for channel partners

An Adtran offering for service providers, Linksys Cloud Manager and Meraki Go are among the new Wi-Fi options available to partners seeking wireless tech for small businesses.
August 24, 2018 24 Aug'18
Algolia partners with integrators, digital agencies

A new channel partner ecosystem featuring systems integrators and digital agencies is forming around Algolia search technology; other news of the week.
August 09, 2018 09 Aug'18
Cloud-based storage options open channel opportunities

Industry giants such as Amazon Web Services and startup solutions such as Qumulo QF2 are taking file storage to the cloud. Partners can advise clients on platform adoption.

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Blockchain: Oil and gas emerges as consulting market

Blockchain opportunities in the oil and gas sector are beginning to surface, attracting the attention of consulting firms and integrators such as Accenture, Deloitte and Quisitive. Continue Reading
Step-by-step guide to a blockchain implementation

If you're not experimenting with blockchain, you're behind the curve. Our step-by-step guide on implementing blockchain dissects the challenges, best practices and payoffs. Continue Reading
Containerization technology market emerges for channel partners

As interest in containers grows, clients are turning to partners for help deploying and managing the technology. Get insight into consulting and management opportunities. Continue Reading

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Remote monitoring and management software: Vendors expand, integrate

RMM vendors are extending their product lines into areas ranging from documentation to backup, but face an integration challenge when it comes to providing a unified interface. Continue Reading
Microsoft Azure Sphere marks turning point for IoT in manufacturing

A new phase for the industrial internet of things: Microsoft Azure Sphere signals a transition from IoT experiments to business outcomes in the manufacturing vertical market. Continue Reading
Partner opportunity: Biometrics tools expand vertical scope

Biometrics in healthcare, financial services, retail and the automotive industry will be opening opportunities for IT services companies deploying this layer of security. Continue Reading

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Virtual reality golf brings Trace3 into greenfield project

A virtual reality golf center called on solutions provider Trace3 for technology infrastructure assistance with a greenfield deployment. Continue Reading
Container adoption: Startup, enterprise giant tap partners

Startup MadHive and Yahoo Japan may not share much in common, but both hired channel partners to take on container tasks such as linking Kubernetes and OpenStack. Continue Reading
Digital transformation for insurance firms drives IT business

IT service firms are finding new opportunities as insurers pursue digital transformation initiatives and deploy emerging technologies such as robotic process automation. Continue Reading

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Applying AI: Accenture exec cites customer opportunities

Mike Sutcliff, group chief executive at Accenture Digital, talks about the challenges of applying AI, digital thread and augmented reality to real-world business issues. Continue Reading
Video game industry: A hyper-converged infrastructure market

InData, a virtual and physical IT infrastructure partner, has discovered a hyper-converged infrastructure market in the video game industry. Continue Reading
SD-WAN: Providers could see strong growth, but face hurdles

The SD-WAN market beckons with high-growth potential, but channel partners must confront incomplete feature sets, training requirements and market consolidation. Continue Reading