VAR White Papers
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RetailNOW 2023: Growth-Oriented VARs, Niche ISVs Form New Nucleus Of Retail IT Channel
9/20/2023
The RSPA's 75th Anniversary celebration at RetailNOW 2023 highlighted the industry's evolution over the years, with a focus on adaptability and resilience, featuring a growing presence of ISVs, VARs, and emerging technologies.
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Blockchain Terminology: A Glossary For Beginners
11/5/2021
Learn the basic terminology for blockchain technology. From Address to Zeppelin—and everything in between—here’s the entire list of terms beginners need to know. Created by CompTIA’s Blockchain Advisory Council, the glossary is designed to raise blockchain awareness by giving prospective users and customers a better understanding of the technology, its history and use cases in the market.
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CompTIA 2021 State Of Cybersecurity Research Report
11/3/2021
One of the hallmarks of our digital age is the rapid pace of change. The ability to procure core technology components at lower costs and the ability to connect individuals around the globe have dramatically accelerated the capacity for innovation, and there is often a sense that businesses need to constantly adapt or face irrelevance.
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CompTIA Tech Buyer's Journey
6/17/2019
Technology Buyer's Journey, Developed by the Channel Advisory Board and the Business Applications Industry Advisory Council. This graphic shows the journey of a technology buyer including the key elements that a buyer (end user company) experiences when making a technology purchasing decision.
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Workforce And Learning Trends To Watch
5/25/2020
Evolving technologies, demographics and digital business models are changing the workplace at a faster pace than ever before. Meanwhile, available technologies — AI, people analytics, AR/VR, everything-as-a-service and more — promise to reshape the way learning is delivered and consumed. Learning and development (L&D) professionals — and the employers that rely on them for a future-ready workforce — are grappling to understand which innovations really matter.
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4 Trends To Help MSPs Maximize Business Opportunities In 2021
8/30/2021
Learn four trends MSPs need to know, along with tips and advice to help you evolve your business—based on CompTIA research.
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The Six Layers Of An IoT Solution
11/3/2021
When people think of the internet of things (IoT), they think of a smart device or sensor, but if you want to build an IoT solution, there are six layers that must be considered. Each layer has its own requirements and considerations as well as security ramifications to achieve successful business outcomes and ensure data privacy and compliance.
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2022 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study
5/24/2022
For the sixth annual Retail IT Channel KPI Study, the RSPA has compiled data that will help VARs and ISVs better navigate today’s ever-changing ecosystem.
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From Inspire 2023: Want Exponential Growth? Grab Your Partner, Do-Si-Do
3/1/2023
Jim Roddy, President & CEO at the RSPA, provides some insights and takeaways stemming from Insight 2023, the RSPA's annual leadership conference.
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Top 20 Best Tech Cities For IT Jobs
1/30/2020
The CompTIA Tech Town Index illustrates that IT pros are in demand and have nearly endless options when choosing where to live and work. With overall cost of living an essential to 82% of tech workers, and nearly two-thirds citing weather and commute times as important factors as well, the good news is that tech workers have the opportunity to write their own stories.