Think Tank

The Think Tank’s members include some of the industry’s most influential channel chiefs and business practitioners from the world of hardware and software, telecommunications and ICT services delivery.

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Forrester’s McBain: Non-Transacting Partners, Nontraditional Buyers Are Remaking the ICT Channel

McBain and other channel leaders will share ideas at the annual ImpartnerCON event.

Comcast Business Channel Chief: 3 Channel Revenue Models Are Emerging

Craig Schlagbaum sees big opportunities for channel partners, but they are different than before.

Channel Thought Leaders to Debate Convergence, Disruption and More

The all-star panel will converge at the Channel Partners Conference and Expo.

Rae I have no idea why but I wanted to be an accountant Then I realized how boring that was going to be and changed paths quickThe VAR Guy says It might be boring but it pays the big bucks Then again being a channel chief isn39t a bad position to be in either

Need Tech? Call Your Accountant

Your new competitor could be John, the accountant.

MSPs and Customer Experience: It’s Everyone’s Job

Customer experience and managed services go hand-in-hand.

The Channel Futures Podcast No. 29: Asigra on Cloud Hopper Attacks, Pax8 Predictions

Cloud Hopper attacks originating in China have an impact on MSPs.

Ciena Unveils Revolutionary Partner Program

Eight months in development, the company now offers mass customization to scores of partners.

Don’t Get Stuck in the Transformation Process

Partners face turbulent business environments now compared to any other time in history.

CompTIA: Emerging Technologies Expected to Drive Vast Change Across the Channel

A new CompTIA report says traditional partners have new opportunities to partner to extend a footprint in a market that’s growing in size and complexity.

Microsoft CSP Program: Direct, Indirect, or Hybrid — Understanding Your Options

Microsoft programs are changing. Herein, a Channel Futures Think member outlines your options.

The Channel Futures Podcast No. 22: The Most Interesting Channel Program in the Industry

In this episode, channel insights from Nutanix channel chief Rodney Foreman and technology thought leadership from SAP global channel head Karl Fahrbach

Running a Tight Ship: The Impact of Operational Efficiency on Profits

Partners don’t always have the greatest faith in their own efficiency. But why?

The Channel Futures Podcast No. 19: Sales and Marketing Advice from Robin Robins, Partner Program Insights from Ciena’s Sandra Cheek

Robins answers how much your company should spend on marketing, while Cheek muses about what’s wrong with most vendor partner programs.

The Doyle Report: Celebrating the Best in Managed Services at Channel Partners Evolution This Fall

High-impact keynotes, hands-on business workshops and peer recognition for MSP 501 companies are just a few of the reasons why you should join us in Philadelphia.