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Do you know what managed services means? How does it differ from conventional, enterprise-focused outsourcing? How can MSPs and internal IT departments co-exist and complement one another?

Since 2007, almost 9,000 companies have used the Export-Import Bank (“Ex-Im”) to finance export sales, including almost 6,000 small businesses. In 2014, Ex-Im made over 3,7000 authorizations and more than 3000-or nearly 90 percent-directly served U.S. small businesses.

Our vice president of research and market intelligence recently attended a Smart Cities Expo held by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) and US Ignite. Read on to learn about some key developments.

Did you receive a Trustmark in 2015? Register for ChannelCon by July 10th to be included in our recognition program.

Learn how the benefits of automation can mean new business for enterprising solution providers – especially those willing to customize offerings to meet the unique needs of their clients.

Disaster recovery and business backup plans are emerging as best practices in the IT world, and you can use this bundle to understand them from top to bottom.

When hiring for IT, there are readily identifiable resume listings – certifications – that can help HR execs make a selection quickly. Those hiring for IT positions love certifications for a range of reasons. Here are four.

The value of a mentorship isn’t one-directional but instead a mutual-benefit in growing together as business professionals.

IT offers good salaries even in otherwise difficult economic times, and it’s a well-established fact that certification is a differentiator for employers in the crowded but booming IT job market. In the world of certification, CompTIA is a name that carries a lot of heft. Just how well CompTIA certifications play with employers is something that Certification Magazine’s “Annual Salary Survey” illustrates with hard data.

Ralph Lazaro accumulated more than a decade’s worth of hands-on computer experience in the U.S. Navy. But when he got out of the service and sent his resume around in search of civilian jobs, he was not getting calls back. His resume was missing one crucial element – certifications. CompTIA and its partner New Horizons were there to help.

In a list honoring the movers and shakers in the industry, CompTIA’s member relations head is recognized for her influence in the IT industry.

In this week's ChannelTrends, Brian Sherman talks about understanding the sacrifices our troops and their families make each day, and how as an industry we can give a hand up.

Waltzing into your boss’s office and asking him or her to pay for your certification exam might make you cringe with anxiety, but don’t worry. We’ve got all the research to show the benefits of your certification far outweighing the cost -- and an actionable letter expressing same.

For Rory Jackson, being a recipient of the CompTIA ChannelChangers awards proves what he’s known all along: It’s OK to be different.

CompTIA has teamed with LinkedIn to make it easier for CompTIA certified IT professionals to add their credentials to their profiles.