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The 17 Biggest News Stories Of 2017

From billion-dollar acquisitions to company splits, from massive security attacks to disruptive cloud outages, from emerging markets like the Internet of Things to major IT vendors in transition -- and a controversy or two -- CRN takes a look at the news stories that captured our attention in 2017.
What Impact Do You Think Passage Of The Tax Cut Bill Will Have On Your Company's Job Creation In 2018?

CRN wants to know what the channel thinks the tax bill will do for job creation in 2018.
The 10 Biggest Channel Stories Of 2017

CRN rounds up the most significant and influential channel developments of the past year, including a slew of high-profile acquisitions, leadership changes and private equity investments.
HP Channel Chief Dismore: How Women Can Find Confidence To Overcome Obstacles And Become Top Performers

HP channel chief Stephanie Dismore shared her experiences over the past 20 years as a successful woman in IT at the Women of the Channel East Leadership Conference earlier this month.
The 10 Biggest Tech Mergers And Acquisitions Of 2017

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.
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.

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CRN Channel News

The 17 Biggest News Stories Of 2017

What Impact Do You Think Passage Of The Tax Cut Bill Will Have On Your Company's Job Creation In 2018?

The 10 Biggest Channel Stories Of 2017

HP Channel Chief Dismore: How Women Can Find Confidence To Overcome Obstacles And Become Top Performers

The 10 Biggest Tech Mergers And Acquisitions Of 2017

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

5 Companies That Had A Rough Week

5 Companies That Came To Win This Week

Solution Providers: Abolishing Net Neutrality Raises Concerns Over Digital Ad Costs, Content Marketing

Time Is Money: How To Make The Most On Managed Services

Longtime ManTech CEO Pedersen Will Step Down, Become Executive Chairman In 2018

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

Women Of The Channel: Why Expressing Gratitude Is Good For Your Health

CRN Exclusive: Channel Chief Veteran Dunsire Named President Of Arlington Computer Products

5 Companies That Had A Rough Week

Women Of The Channel: Sharing Their Own Experiences With Harassment, Executives Look Back But Vow To Build A Better Future For The Next Generation

Women Of The Channel: Grappling With Sexual Harassment

Greta Van Susteren On Social Media, Sexual Harassment, And Helping Women Reach Their Full Potential

Tech Data Lays Off Former STG Sales And Marketing VP In Wake Of Avnet TS Acquisition

Women Of The Channel: 5 Reasons Why You Need To Create Your Personal Brand -- And Live It Every Day

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