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.

July 14, 2021 14 Jul'21
Microsoft Inspire 2021 takes on 'era of rapid change'

The vendor kicked off its virtual event with new visions for its technologies, aimed at aligning with a world where digital adoption has skyrocketed.
June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21
IT consultants go for green cloud computing

Sustainability and green cloud computing have gained a higher profile in recent months, leading consultancies like Accenture and ThoughtWorks to pursue new services; other news.
May 21, 2021 21 May'21
Digital transformation service providers expect growth

In light of rosy IT spending forecasts, forward-thinking IT services firms are making moves to capture a spike in business; other IT channel news.
April 30, 2021 30 Apr'21
Digital innovation shift shakes up IT budgets

New research shows a change in attitudes toward IT investments, with business looking to go beyond modernized infrastructure to digital innovation; other IT channel news.

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Azure Virtual Desktop partners find SMB deals

The economics of Microsoft's AVD has made virtual desktops more feasible for some smaller business, but partners said the technology scales to support enterprise clients. Continue Reading
Healthcare IoT's next steps come into focus

Industry watchers believe healthcare IoT is approaching an inflection point. Channel partners can assist in the next step in developing a strategy for existing data. Continue Reading
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Tech giants foster green software engineering movement

The Green Software Foundation, which includes Accenture and Microsoft as members, will create an ecosystem of people, standards, tools and practices to develop green software. Continue Reading
How will 5G deliver on its potential?

The pandemic made businesses and users more reliant on wireless services and paved the way for the 5G deployments. Here's why it's hard to predict just how beneficial 5G will be. Continue Reading
What channel partners should know about modern CIOs

CIOs' traditional roles have evolved into a much more complex set of responsibilities. Learn about this key customer. Continue Reading

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Taking on today's free-for-all approach to higher ed tech

The rapid deployment of higher ed technology during the COVID-19 crisis has delivered mixed results. However, while challenges persist, the future looks bright. Continue Reading
What low-code/no-code and pro-code mean for providers

Dave Sobel talks with SeedCode CEO John Sindelar about the low-code/no-code movement and how providers should be thinking about building on platforms such as Salesforce. Continue Reading
MSP retools bank IT systems with HPE Nimble Storage dHCI

Faced with a strained IT infrastructure, Central Pacific Bank upgraded to Nimble Storage dHCI. Learn how solution provider Pacxa played a critical role in the project. Continue Reading

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SD-WAN for home workers becomes partner opportunity

SD-WAN technology is seeing increased customer interest due to the sudden expansion of remote workforces. IT service providers are offering product advice and implementation help. Continue Reading
Customers expand IT capabilities for business in the new normal

The pandemic has sparked new directions for Insight Enterprises' project work. Clients are looking to build IT capabilities for unique types of business problems. Continue Reading
Robotic process automation market needs provider boost to accelerate

RPA vendors, service providers and their customers must find ways to overcome time-consuming tasks and bottlenecks to accelerate the technology's enterprise adoption. Continue Reading