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The New Buzz Words: Partner Contribution

Partner Path

How a shift in perspective is affecting vendors and solution providers. The promise, hope and resolutions of a new year are starting to fade. The global economic situation is dubious with some businesses recovering from recession woes while others try to scrape by. One thing remains true: companies both large and small are looking anywhere and everywhere for more leads and deals in the pipeline.

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Top 10 Sports Jobs Recruiters, Headhunters, and Executive Search Firms

Jake Jorgovan

The world of sports offers a thrilling arena not just for athletes but for numerous professionals working behind the scenes to shape careers and teams. Whether it's through the meticulous scouting of talent, strategic career management, or the expert navigation of the complex sports industry, sports jobs recruiters, headhunters, and executive search firms play a pivotal role.

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The hidden secret to increasing partnership value

Stellar Partnerships

Over the weekend I built an IKEA wardrobe. I love building stuff but in the interests of marital harmony, my husband is banned from wielding an Allen key or a screwdriver. I can’t stand the frustration, cursing and bits on back to front; plus I love the satisfaction of doing it myself. Last week we presented at a conference on the principles of pitching for corporate partnerships.

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Winning the Game of Boardroom Chess

INSEAD Knowledge

It is broadly understood that bold, expansive postures and gestures convey power and credibility. But how often have executives entered a meeting confident in achieving their goal, only to leave blindsided – unsure of how the power dynamics shifted in favour of an opposing viewpoint?Most people assume that their actions are their own. However, our research would argue that it is the (often unconscious) responses to the behaviour of others that determine who dominates in any interaction.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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4 Questions Worth Asking on International Women’s Day

Planview Blog

Nearly 115 years ago, Clara Zetkin set a vision: that every country, every year, would celebrate women on the same day. The group that Zetkin rallied in Copenhagen then — about 100 passionate women from 17 countries — has grown exponentially. In fact, International Women’s Day (IWD) is now an official holiday in more than 25 countries, with thousands of marches, debates, concerts, and talks taking place each year.

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Transforming Email Marketing Strategies with AI

SEO Magazine

AI changes how we do email marketing. It makes sending emails easier and helps us talk better to each person who gets our messages. AI is already playing a big role in this field. It decides when to send an email for the best effect and makes content that fits each reader well. Some tools are already here to help us with these tasks. Instead of ending old ways, AI is making them stronger and changing how experts work day by day.

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Video: XenTegra CEO On Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce, and Being a VAR 2.0 – Part 2

Channel Insider

Join host Katie Bavoso for part two of her interview with Founder, President, and CEO of XenTegra Andy Whiteside. In this half of the interview, Andy discusses the vendors that support XenTegra the most, the future of XenTegra’s partnership with VMware following its acquisition by Broadcom, and why he says he enjoys being on the partner side more than the vendor side.

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5G use cases that are transforming the world

IBM Business Partners

In the tech world and beyond, new 5G applications are being discovered every day. From driverless cars to smarter cities, farms, and even shopping experiences, the latest standard in wireless networks is poised to transform the way we interact with information, devices and each other. What better time to take a closer look at how humans are putting 5G to use to transform their world.

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Top 10 Software Developer / Engineer Recruiters. Staffing Agencies, Headhunters, & Search Firms

Jake Jorgovan

The digital age has dramatically transformed the landscape of recruitment, especially in the tech industry, where the demand for skilled software developers and engineers far exceeds the supply. This imbalance has necessitated a more strategic approach to recruitment, one that draws on the expertise of specialized recruiters, staffing agencies, headhunters, and search firms dedicated to the tech sector.

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How to Build Competitive Channel Programs: Advice from 7 Channel Experts

The tech world is crowded. And that means the stakes for channel management have never been higher. How do you cut through the noise? Are SPIFFs, business plans, and marketing development funds really worth it? Get real-world, boots-on-the-ground insight into what it takes to build a partner relationship management motion that attracts, trains, retains, and motivates the right partners.

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Your Dream Job May Not Exist, and That’s Okay

INSEAD Knowledge

For decades, the mantra “follow your passion” has been one of the most popular pieces of career advice. Ever since Steve Jobs famously told Stanford graduates back in 2005 to “find what you love”, university students have been nudged to pursue careers that align perfectly with their personal interests. But this approach can be misguided. For many of us who do not know exactly what we like or want to do early on, the pursuit of a perfect career fit can lead to anxiety and divert time away from ac

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Video: XenTegra CEO On Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce, and Being a VAR 2.0 – Part 1

Channel Insider

Host Katie Bavoso interviews President and CEO of XenTegra, Andy Whiteside, on what it means to be a “VAR 2.0” and how to get ROI out of Microsoft Copilot. In part 1 of this two part interview, Andy and Katie covered a variety of topics including XenTegra’s investments with ServiceNow, its recent partnership with Salesforce, and how any company can start becoming a digitally driven one.

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How to become an AI+ enterprise

IBM Business Partners

We have all been witnessing the transformative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI), with the promise to reshape all aspects of human society and commerce while companies simultaneously grapple with acute business imperatives. In 2024, companies confront significant disruption, requiring them to redefine labor productivity to prevent unrealized revenue, safeguard the software supply chain from attacks, and embed sustainability into operations to maintain competitiveness.

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Navigating Healthcare Changes: How Consulting Firms are Making a Difference

Jake Jorgovan

Staying ahead of rapid changes in the healthcare industry is challenging for organizations everywhere. However, consulting firms are stepping in to bridge the gap, offering innovative solutions that promise to transform challenges into opportunities. If navigating these changes feels overwhelming, you're in the right place to find clarity and direction.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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5 Technology Inventions that Changed the Hospitality Industry

TRG Blog

The rapid development of technology continues to reshape the hospitality industry , with innovations like cloud-based software and mobile apps driving a new era of hyperautomation and hyperpersonalisation.

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Broadcom and Google Cloud Streamline VMware Cloud Delivery

Channel Insider

Broadcom and Google Cloud have entered into a strategic partnership that aims to reshape VMware into a product that reflects its $69 billion valuation. The two companies are collaborating to revamp VMware software delivery methods and licensing for improved customer agility and efficiency. New and current subscribers can access VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) across various environments including Google Cloud VMware Engine as well as through their private data centers.

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5G advantages and disadvantages: What business leaders need to know

IBM Business Partners

If you’re in the technology sector (or really, if you’re involved in any business that relies on digital technology at all), you’ve likely heard the buzz around 5G. The latest high-speed cellular network standard is poised to transform wireless connectivity as we know it and usher in a new age of digital transformation. Like any new technology, however, it’s wise to take a step back and consider the pros and cons before diving in.

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Top 9 Oracle Recruiting, Staffing Agencies, Headhunters, and Search Firms

Jake Jorgovan

Given Oracle's complex suite of applications, databases, servers, and frameworks, finding the right talent for the job can be a daunting task. That's where specialized Oracle recruiting, staffing agencies, headhunters, and search firms come into play, bridging the gap between skilled professionals and leading companies. Specialized Oracle recruiting services possess a deep understanding of the Oracle ecosystem, allowing them to match companies with candidates who have the exact skill set require

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Maximize Productivity and Simplify IT Management with Conversational AI

ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu

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Reimagining Calling in the Cloud Era

Frost & Sullivan

By Michael Brandenburg, Senior Industry Analyst, Connected Work at Frost & Sullivan In the decades that the telcos have been offering voice services, be it analog lines, digital circuits or more recently voice over IP (VoIP), words like speed, innovation, and flexibility were rarely if ever used to describe voice calling services. It was often the case that a provider’s responsibility ended when dial tone was delivered, leaving the customer to figure out how to make it work with their phone

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How AEC Group Educates Customers and Embraces Technology

Channel Insider

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV — your source for untapped opportunities and unfiltered opinions in the IT channel — host Katie Bavoso spoke with Brian Lesniakowski, Chief Technology Officer, and Ken Rindt, Chief Revenue Officer, from AEC Group, a leading systems integrator. Lesniakowski and Rindt shared their insights on implementing next-gen technology for customers and the importance of strategic vendor partnerships.

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The diversity dividend: How inclusive businesses gain competitive advantage

IBM Business Partners

Companies with diverse workforces are better positioned to deliver truly customer-centric experiences to all consumers. For example, when building technology, it is important that employees are aware of the cultural connotations of color schemes, symbols, and graphics. Red signifies good fortune in Chinese culture but can denote danger or caution in Western cultures.

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Top 10 Salesforce Recruiters, Staffing Agencies, Headhunters, & Search Firms

Jake Jorgovan

Salesforce stands at the forefront of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions, offering a sophisticated platform that bridges the gap between businesses and their customers. Its complexity and depth necessitate a distinct combination of skills in both technical and business domains, however. For organizations aiming to leverage Salesforce to its full potential, the recruitment of professionals who possess this hybrid skill set becomes a high priority.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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How To Cultivate A Healthy Team Environment

Binfire Collaboration Blog

In the workplace, having a strong team is vital. When you have a team that all work together well and help each other, tasks will get completed to a higher standard, there will be more success and your business will flourish. Without a healthy environment, you’re more likely to experience things like high staff turnover, and unproductive staff members and your business will suffer.

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Exclusive Networks Teams Up with Mimecast for AU Expansion

Channel Insider

Email security specialist Mimecast has announced a partnership with Exclusive Networks, which will see Exclusive add the solution to its security suite. Featured Partners: Managed Service Provider (MSP) Software Learn More Learn More Learn More Extreme Networks rounds out its platform with email security Exclusive Networks already represents Mimecast in key APAC markets , including Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.

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6 ecommerce trends to watch

IBM Business Partners

As the ecommerce market grows exponentially, six trends projected to heavily impact the global market are artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, live commerce, online-to-offline ecommerce, social commerce and voice assistants. Generative AI opens up greater opportunities for value-creating personalization, dynamic pricing, user-friendly chatbots , voice assistants, virtual assistants, and improved customer search.

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Mastering Event Costs and Proving ROI

Frost & Sullivan

Events and tradeshows reigned for decades as a dominant force in marketing budgets. Frost & Sullivan’s ongoing research with marketing executives recorded the dramatic—if unsurprising—shift in budgets that accompanied the start of the 2020 pandemic: our data shows events went from being the top cost and ROI generator across marketing teams to being cut drastically by 67% of businesses. [1] The events picture continues to shift, promising a future that will be as full of options as it will be

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Signs Your Plumbing System Needs Professional Help

Binfire Collaboration Blog

What would you do without your plumbing system? Well, we can’t answer that for sure, but we can tell you what you wouldn’t do – you wouldn’t be able to take a bath or shower, you wouldn’t be able to heat or cool your home, and you wouldn’t be able to turn on a tap and get fresh water to drink or cook with. In other words, if your plumbing system isn’t working in the way it’s meant to, you’d be in a very tricky situation altogether.

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ScreenConnect Vulnerabilities SignalWake-Up Call for Service Providers

Channel Insider

The disclosure by ConnectWise of vulnerabilities within its ScreenConnect channels last month sent shockwaves through the managed service provider (MSP) and managed security services provider (MSSP) communities. The vulnerabilities, labeled as “critical,” sounded the alarm on the potential for large-scale cyberattacks through the misuse of remote monitoring and management (RMM) software by threat actors.

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Cloud migration best practices: Optimizing your cloud migration strategy 

IBM Business Partners

As businesses adapt to the evolving digital landscape, cloud migration became an important step toward achieving greater efficiency, scalability and security. Cloud migration is the process of transferring data, applications and on-premises infrastructure to a cloud computing environment. This shift involves a fundamental change in the way a company operates.