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“The webinars offer valuable, insightful information in a short amount of time,” said Lien-Anh Van Wagener, senior director of events and education for CompTIA. “Our research team jumps right into the meat of the content to give you key trends from the research report in digestible nuggets of information.”
The first Channel Bytes webinar of 2015, presented by CompTIA Research & Market Intelligence, kicks off a three-part series focused on CompTIA’s recently released 2015 IT Industry Outlook report. Read the entire document here, or spend just 20 minutes to get the highlights. Here’s the breakdown:
5 Forces Shaping the IT Industry in the Year Ahead Innovation continues to propel the information technology sector to ever-higher levels. New developments on the hardware, software and services fronts will further magnify the impact of technology to businesses of all types across the U.S. economy. In this webinar, the first in a three-part series, hear key insight into the macro forces shaping the IT industry and workforce in the year ahead. Join us at 11 a.m. CST on Wednesday, March 4. Register now.
4 Filters for Today’s Business Technology Technology is viewed as more than a necessary mechanism for ongoing operations these days: It’s a critical driver for new growth. As companies push past early experiments with cloud and mobile systems, there are four overarching trends to consider when maximizing technology. Since nothing’s uncomplicated in IT, each of these trends includes a counter trend, something outside of the spotlight but nevertheless an important issue. Mark your calendar for 11 a.m. CST on Thursday, March 19, to learn all about the trends and counter-trends that are shaping business for the future. Register now.
4 Key Channel Trends for 2015 It’s no joke: Today’s IT channel is in a state of flux. Adjustments are based on technology trends — think cloud and mobility — plus evolution in the IT buyer profile and declining margins on conventional product sales. Business transformation, while defined differently by individual firm, remains top of mind. Tune in for the final webinar in the series at 11 a.m. CST on Wednesday, April 1, when CompTIA researchers will highlight four of the key trends at play for the channel in 2015. They’ll provide insights for leveraging these developments to chart a course to success. Register now.
Channel Bytes webinars are free and open to all, and the CompTIA Channel Bytes Webinar: 2015 IT Industry Outlook Series features information likely desired by solution providers, vendors, distributors and anyone working the IT channel.
Michelle Peterson is a communications specialist for CompTIA.
