CRN Channel News
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IT vendors, telecom giants, and solution providers got in on the M&A action during 2017, so there's no telling what new services are coming to the market in 2018. Here are ten of the biggest, headline-grabbing tech acquisitions of year.
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IT Hall Of Famer Izzy Schwab On D&H's Employee Owned Advantage, Why He Loves Distribution And The Secret To Maintaining A Fourth Generation Family Business
D&H Distributing CEO Izzy Schwab, 82, spoke with CRN about his 60th anniversary at the company, the culture of the employee owned fourth generation family business and what he is most proud of as the company prepares to celebrate its centennial. -
5 Companies That Had A Rough Week
For the week ending Dec. 15, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn't make good decisions. -
5 Companies That Came To Win This Week
For the week ending Dec. 15, CRN takes a look at the companies that brought their 'A' game to the channel. -
Solution Providers: Abolishing Net Neutrality Raises Concerns Over Digital Ad Costs, Content Marketing
By voting Thursday to end net neutrality, the Federal Communications Commission grants significant authority to telecom and broadband providers in determining which content can and cannot be accessed by Internet users. -
Time Is Money: How To Make The Most On Managed Services
Solution providers can build successful pricing strategies by setting prices, picking the right customers, and leaving the break/fix mindset behind will earn the most for their time, author and former MSP owner Karl Palachuk told partners during the The NexGen 2017 Conference & Technology Expo. -
Longtime ManTech CEO Pedersen Will Step Down, Become Executive Chairman In 2018
George Pedersen co-founded ManTech International in 1968 and has served as CEO since 1995. In January, he'll be succeeded by current president and COO Kevin Phillips, himself a 12-year company veteran. -
CRN Exclusive: D&H Co-President Schwab On SMB Cloud Adoption, Office Depot's CompuCom Buy, And The Space He'd Like To Dominate In 2018
As it enters a new year, D&H Distributing wants to double down on small businesses and capitalize on their rapidly growing cybersecurity needs. -
Women Of The Channel: Why Expressing Gratitude Is Good For Your Health
IBM channel chief Dorothy Copeland and other Women of the Channel discuss the postitive impacts of showing gratitude at work and in their personal lives. Published Dec. 12, 2017 -
CRN Exclusive: Channel Chief Veteran Dunsire Named President Of Arlington Computer Products
Scott Dunsire, a 25-year channel chief veteran who was named one of the top five sales leaders in 2017 by CRN, takes the post with the Midwest solution provider powerhouse on the march to double sales over the next three years. -
5 Companies That Had A Rough Week
For the week ending Dec. 8, CRN looks at IT companies that were unfortunate, unsuccessful or just didn't make good decisions. -
Women Of The Channel: Sharing Their Own Experiences With Harassment, Executives Look Back But Vow To Build A Better Future For The Next Generation
Driven by the #MeToo movement, executives at the Women of the Channel East conference weigh in on what can be done to build a more positive, inclusive culture for the upcoming women in IT. -
Women Of The Channel: Grappling With Sexual Harassment
With nearly 40 percent of women in channel roles reporting they have experienced sexual harassment, executives talk about the good, the bad and the ugly in tech companies. -
Greta Van Susteren On Social Media, Sexual Harassment, And Helping Women Reach Their Full Potential
Former news anchor and commentator Greta Van Susteren shared her take on the biggest issues making headlines today, and stressed the importance of helping other women succeed in a keynote speech at The Channel Company's Women Of The Channel event in New York City. -
Tech Data Lays Off Former STG Sales And Marketing VP In Wake Of Avnet TS Acquisition
Aaron Zeper, a vice president in the Global Lifecycle Services business, joined Tech Data following its 2015 acquisition of Phoenix-based data center services specialist Signature Technology Group. -
Women Of The Channel: 5 Reasons Why You Need To Create Your Personal Brand -- And Live It Every Day
'Without goals, you won't know what you'll represent. And if you don't actively take charge of your brand, someone will do that for you,' Annie Scranton, founder and president of Pace Public Relations, tells Women of the Channel East attendees. -
Women Of The Channel: How To Beat The 'Imposter Syndrome' And Give Success Your Own Definition
A panel of executives from a variety of industries took center stage at Women Of The Channel East to discuss why some accomplished people feel like they are 'frauds' -- and how to combat the feeling and find success. -
Women Of The Channel Panelists Discuss Workplace Harassment: We All Have 'An Integrity Chip ... You Have To Leave It In'
Speaking at the Women of the Channel East event, a panel of executives say that even though the conversation around harrassment is uncomfortable it can be a turning point in driving change. -
WOTC: With Gender Discrimination In The Spotlight, The Channel Has Critical Duty To Inspire Next Generation of Women In Tech
The channel needs to take a hard look not just at harassment in the workplace, but the cultural norms driving discrimination against women in technology in general, says The Channel Company's Lisa MacKenzie in kicking off the WOTC East conference. -
Solution Provider vCore Hires Former EMC Exec As President, COO
Bay Young is expected to draw on his experience from 21 years at EMC to help vCore expand its nationwide footprint and build its fast-growing services business.