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Top Retail Consulting Firms, Professional Services, & Consultants

Jake Jorgovan

In today’s competitive market, retail consulting firms, professional services, and consultants play a pivotal role in helping businesses navigate the complexities of the retail industry. These experts offer strategic insights, innovative solutions, and tailored support to enhance operations, boost sales, and improve customer experiences. From burgeoning start-ups to established retail giants, businesses are constantly seeking expert advice to refine strategies, enhance customer experiences, and

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High-Stakes Leadership: How CEOs Navigate Critical Decisions

INSEAD Knowledge

Imagine you are a CEO immersed in deep thought alone in your office. You need to make a high-stakes decision by the end of the week. You are under intense time pressure and feel that there is no single good choice. If you make a mistake, the result could be detrimental, both for the company and its external stakeholders. How would you approach such a difficult decision?

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Video: AHEAD President On Consolidation In The Channel

Channel Insider

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso chats with Rich Falcone, the president of solution provider AHEAD. Falcone spent more than 20 years at CDI, most recently as president and CEO, before it was acquired by AHEAD in February 2024. He explains why the channel should expect to see more mergers and acquisitions among solution providers in 2024 and when it actually makes sense for a move like that to happen.

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Ask the experts: LaRue’s Darin Dolan on performance-driven media strategies 

Impact

Crafting a performance-driven media strategy is akin to a master chef creating a signature dish by blending diverse flavors that captivate the palate. Savvy marketers are seamlessly combining power channels, such as affiliate marketing and public relations (PR), to carve out a competitive stronghold in a crowded marketplace. Orchestrating a media strategy that merges the authentic advocacy of affiliate marketing with the authoritative reach of PR creates a compelling narrative that resonates dee

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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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Top ServiceNow Consulting Firms, Companies, Professional Services, & Solutions

Jake Jorgovan

Many believe implementing ServiceNow is straightforward, but it's not. Companies often struggle with integration and optimization. This is where ServiceNow consulting firms come in, helping streamline processes and maximize efficiency. In this article, we look at some of the top ServiceNow consulting firms to help you make an educated and informed choice.

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MFA Mandate: Snowflake Doubles Down Amid Attacks

Channel Insider

Cloud computing-based data company Snowflake has come under scrutiny recently due to multiple attacks targeting its customers. The victims reportedly include major players such as Advance Auto Parts, Ticketmaster, and Santander Bank. After investigation, a lack of enforcement of multi-factor authentication (MFA) policies seems to be to blame. This issue is part of a larger trend, with over 20 major breaches reported in 2024 alone, according to TechRadar Pro.

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T-Mobile unlocks marketing efficiency with Adobe Workfront

IBM Business Partners

With 109 million customers and counting, “uncarrier” T-Mobile is one of the top mobile communications providers in the U.S. The company always puts the customer first, which it achieves by delivering the right experiences and content to the right customers at the right time. But with different sub-brands and business units, T-Mobile’s marketing and content workflows were complex—and often inefficient and disconnected.

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Top ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Consulting Firms, Systems Integrations, Services, Companies & Consultants

Jake Jorgovan

In the realm of business management, effective planning and resource allocation are crucial for success. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems play a pivotal role in streamlining operations, ensuring that companies can maximize their efficiency and productivity. The Value of ERP Consulting Firms ERP consulting firms bring specialized knowledge and expertise to help businesses implement and optimize their ERP systems.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building a Robust Partner Ecosystem through Effective Referral Partner Marketing

Mindmatrix

In the modern business landscape, partnerships have become a cornerstone for growth and sustainability. Among various types of partnerships, referral partner marketing stands out as a highly effective strategy for businesses looking to expand their reach and drive sales. This comprehensive blog explores the nuances of building a robust partner ecosystem through effective referral partner marketing.

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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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Video: SuperOps CEO, Channel Chief On Offering First PSA-RMM Tool On Pax8 Marketplace

Channel Insider

During Pax8 Beyond 2024 in Denver, CO on June 10th, SuperOps announced it is officially the first PSA-RMM (Professional Services Automation and Remote Monitoring and Management) tool available for purchase on the Pax8 Marketplace. SuperOps CEO Arvind Parthiban and Channel Chief Juan Fernandez sat down with Katie Bavoso to explain how this announcement will help support managed service providers in the IT channel.

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Approaches to migrating your VMware workloads to AWS   

IBM Business Partners

The VMware® acquisition by Broadcom has changed VMware’s product and partner strategies. In November 2023, Broadcom finalized its acquisition (link resides outside ibm.com) of VMware for USD 69 billion, with an aim to enhance its multicloud strategy. Further to the acquisition, Broadcom decided to discontinue (link resides outside ibm.com) its AWS authorization to resell VMware Cloud on AWS as of 30 April 2024.

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Top Technology & Tech Recruiters, Headhunters, Staffing Agencies, & Executive Search Firms

Jake Jorgovan

When it comes to technology recruitment, the importance of partnering with adept recruiters cannot be overstated. This article highlights the top ten technology recruiters, headhunters, staffing agencies, and executive search firms that have consistently demonstrated a knack for connecting top tech talent with leading companies. Their expert understanding of the tech industry's unique needs and challenges ensures they are not just filling positions but are strategically enhancing tech enterprise

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The Power of Product-Based Thinking in Customer-Centric Innovation

Planview Blog

The landscape of digital transformation and technology management is undergoing a significant transition as enterprises transition from project-based to product-based management driven by customer-centricity, cost optimization, and cultural shift. Leading organizations now prioritize long-term customer value, using real-time feedback for continuous improvement and use an incremental funding approach based on results to reduce technical debt.

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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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Navigating Shifting Client Budgets with GreenBean IT

Channel Insider

In this latest installment of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso welcomes Zac King, vice president of GreenBean IT, a managed service provider based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas. Bavoso and King delve into the intricacies of GreenBean IT’s services, particularly how they cater to clients with inconsistent finances like churches, and explore what makes a vendor trustworthy.

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Are You Capitalizing on the New Growth Opportunities Within the Dynamic Semiconductor Ecosystem?

Frost & Sullivan

The semiconductor landscape is undergoing a dynamic transformation, fueled by the convergence of disruptive technologies and transformative megatrends such as electrification, digitization, sustainability, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). At the heart of this growth lies the semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE) segment, which is experiencing a surge in response to the push for advanced semiconductor solutions.

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June 2024: Top 25 Growth Marketing Agencies in 2024

Jake Jorgovan

Updated: June 2024 Struggling to scale your business? Traditional marketing methods just aren't cutting it anymore. Enter growth marketing agencies: your key to unlocking explosive business growth. They're not just marketing experts; they're growth catalysts. You're in the right place to transform your marketing woes into success stories. This article will guide you through: A curated list of the top 25 growth marketing agencies.

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Seven top central processing unit (CPU) use cases

IBM Business Partners

The central processing unit (CPU) is the computer’s brain, assigning and processing tasks and managing essential operational functions. Computers have been so seamlessly integrated with modern life that sometimes we’re not even aware of how many CPUs are in use around the world. It’s a staggering amount—so many CPUs that a conclusive figure can only be approximated.

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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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Pax8 SuperOps Integration Transforms MSP Efficiency and Growth

Channel Insider

Pax8 has added SuperOps ’ remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to its product lineup. Announced at Pax8’s flagship Beyond 2024 event, this addition to the company’s product lineup marks the debut of a professional service automation-remote monitoring and management (PSA-RMM) tool in its cloud marketplace. The SuperOps platform unifies MSP operations by providing a centralized system for items scattered across various tools.

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Top 3 Strategic Imperatives Transforming the Machinery Industry

Frost & Sullivan

How effectively are you leveraging the top strategic imperatives to stay ahead of the competition in the evolving machinery industry? The factory floor is evolving beyond metal and muscle, as industrial machines are undergoing a high-tech makeover. Equipped with advanced sensors and intelligent systems, they are transforming into data-driven assets.

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High Impact Ways to Leverage a Fractional Chief Compliance Officer in Your Business

Jake Jorgovan

Struggling with compliance can drain your resources. A Fractional Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) offers expert support without the full-time expense. And this role can turn regulatory challenges into opportunities. In this article, we’ll discuss 5 high-impact ways to leverage a Fractional CCO and how to choose the right CCO for your business. Learn how they can streamline operations, ensure compliance, and boost your business.

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Mastering budget control in the age of AI: Leveraging on-premises and cloud XaaS for success 

IBM Business Partners

As organizations strive to harness the power of AI while controlling costs, leveraging anything as a service (XaaS) models emerges as a strategic approach. In this blog, we’ll explore how businesses can use both on-premises and cloud XaaS to control budgets in the age of AI, driving financial sustainability without compromising on technological advancement.

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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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SAP Acquires WalkMe to Advance Digital Adoption

Channel Insider

SAP has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli-based digital adoption platform (DAP) provider WalkMe Ltd. Valued at approximately $1.5 billion as an all-cash transaction, the acquisition is set to strengthen SAP’s capabilities in supporting end-user adoption of its technologies. Approved by both companies’ boards, the deal offers $14 per share, a 45% premium to WalkMe’s closing share price on June 4, 2024.

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Geographic Expansion, Portfolio Diversification, and Vehicle Telematics to be Strategic Focus Areas in Global Two-wheeler Market in 2024

Frost & Sullivan

Electrification, connectivity technologies, and alternative flexible fuels will add impetus to market development. By Shraddha Ramdas Manjrekar, Industry Analyst – Mobility The global two-wheeler (2W) market—comprising motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds—has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Led by South Asia, APAC and ASEAN, annual sales are set to increase to almost 56.3 million in 2028.

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5 Key Factors to Consider During Your ERP Selection Process

Jake Jorgovan

Selecting an enterprise resource planning system is a critical business decision. The right choice can streamline operations and boost efficiency. However, the wrong choice can lead to costly disruptions. This article will detail the 5 key factors to consider during your ERP selection process and how to evaluate them. Understanding these factors will help you make an informed and strategic decision.

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Microcontrollers vs. microprocessors: What’s the difference?

IBM Business Partners

Microcontroller units (MCUs) and microprocessor units (MPUs) are two kinds of integrated circuits that, while similar in certain ways, are very different in many others. Replacing antiquated multi-component central processing units (CPUs) with separate logic units, these single-chip processors are both extremely valuable in the continued development of computing technology.

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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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Regional Australian MSP and Consultancy Novigi Expands Team

Channel Insider

Novigi, the Wollongong-headquartered consultancy and managed services provider, has announced three appointments to its leadership team. All three are massively credentialed and experienced professionals in the sector. Anita Owen has been appointed the company’s executive general manager of consulting for professional services. This is a newly-created role for the industry veteran.

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Profit or Perish: The New Mantra Shaping the Global Shared Mobility Market

Frost & Sullivan

As focus shifts from business expansion to profitability, collaboration and innovative partnerships will emerge as key to capitalizing on emerging opportunities. By Albert Geraldine Priya, Research Manager – Mobility The global shared mobility market, encompassing traditional carsharing, peer-to-peer (P2P) carsharing, corporate carsharing, bikesharing, kick scooter sharing, ridehailing, demand responsive transit (DRT), Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and autonomous shared mobility, is poised for s

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Attracting Foreign Capital: How to Prepare Your Business for EB-5 Investments

Jake Jorgovan

Securing EB-5 investments can transform your business. This program attracts foreign capital by offering U.S. residency to investors. Your business must meet specific requirements to qualify, and preparation is crucial. Understanding the EB-5 process will give you a competitive edge. In this article, we will explore the benefits of seeking EB-5 investments and 5 key steps to prepare your business for EB-5 Investment.

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