Build a Bridge to Future Ventures

At last the mighty task is done;
Resplendent in the western sun
The Bridge looms mountain high;
Its titan piers grip ocean floor,
Its great steel arms link shore with shore,
Its towers pierce the sky.
 
These words were penned in 1937 upon completion of the Golden Gate Bridge by chief engineer Joseph Straus. The poem captures both the vision and grandeur of this modern marvel; considered one of the finest civil engineering achievements of the 20th century. What is most remarkable about the bridge is the scale of human effort required to complete it. From the imaginative architects to skilled riveters, the project demanded the coordination of thousands of able workers—over a span of four years—to realize Straus’s dream of linking San Francisco with Marin County. The bridge stands today as a testament to what mankind can accomplish through collaboration.
 
Collaboration is no less important now than it was in the 1930s. In an industry as diverse and complex as IT, businesses cannot be all things to all people. To accomplish great things, an organization must continually reach beyond its comfort zone and its own four-walls. From a solution provider bidding on an out of state contract in combination with a local equipment recycler to a cloud computing aggregator partnering with an IT security expert, innovation and channel growth is dependent on businesses working together.  

To help facilitate your business’ growth through active collaboration with other businesses, each year CompTIA invites channel experts like you to participate in its annual Breakaway conference. The event offers many opportunities to begin building relationships with new partners–including vendors, resellers, and resource partners–who can help you grow and transform your business.

In addition to Breakaway, CompTIA offers other tools for channel collaboration. CompTIA Communities are the ultimate peer networking forums, bringing to together experts with similar interests. Do you have a technology or market specialization? Maybe you would like help developing a vertical practice such as healthcare or you’re interested in offering more comprehensive security solutions? CompTIA Communities provide you with a forum to network with a variety of individuals with complementary business objectives.

Whether you’re a vendor, distributor, or solution provider, CompTIA also offers its members tools for locating partners. For instance, you have access to CompTIA’s membership database which can help you locate prospective partners. Our Member Resource Center allows you to discover resource partners with an interest in working with others, allowing you to identify the best prospects for developing business relationships.

As your IT industry association, CompTIA is committed to equipping our skilled members with tools to facilitate collaboration, and working together to build lasting accomplishments in the 21st century. I hope to see you in San Antonio at Breakaway next week for a personal discussion on what we can do together!