In a recent Authority blog post discussing the rate of change taking place with technology, Moore’s Law was cited claiming that technology doubles itself every 18 months (Transforming at the Speed of Cloud). This certainly appears true as next-generation technologies continue to evolve our industry at a mind-numbing rate. Given the dynamic and disruptive nature of the digital transformation underway, it’s no surprise that the protocols and concepts associated with the way technology is delivered are also changing.

The genesis of the term “cloud computing” may be somewhat cloudy (some point to a Compaq business plan from 1996), but it’s clear that internet-based computing has had a substantial impact on our lives. The challenges associated with adapting to the “everything-as-a-service (XaaS)” business model are considerable, especially for long-established original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who grew up on margin-rich product sales. Newer OEMs face challenges,

IDC predicts that 35 percent of Fortune 1000 companies will have a Device-as-a-Service (DaaS) agreement in place by 2019¹. Tech Data’s Tech-as-a-Service (TaaS) program provides the ability to deploy only what’s needed, increase worker productivity, and reduce IT and procurement workload. This beneficial program cuts costs by bundling hardware, software, accessories, activations, services and more into a single subscription. With technology transforming at a

If the next logical step for your company’s growth is international expansion, learning everything you can from those who’ve done it before is probably at the top of your to-do list. We met with senior executives from 11 global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to discuss the challenges they faced initially. Here are the top five takeaways.

This summer saw some real movement in government IT transformation. In July, the Departments of Agriculture (USDA), Energy (DOE), and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), were awarded $45 million in total funding to modernize their technology infrastructures. The funding came from the recently passed Omnibus spending bill, giving $100 million to the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). Additionally, in early August, the President signed the 

I recently saw a great quote that serves as a testament to the digital evolution we all are experiencing. It eloquently articulated what I have come to believe about advancements in technology and the expectations created by the rapidity of their advancements. “The only thing advancing faster than technology is consumer expectation.”

With new players and entrants redefining industries, keeping up with consumer expectations is a

Expanding Internationally: Big Differences and Big Rewards

Your business is booming and now you’re contemplating expanding internationally. You’ve done your homework; global markets are ripe for what your company has to offer and it’s exciting to think about the opportunities that await from expanding your business. However, before taking that leap, make sure you’ve done your due diligence.

Building a partner channel isn’t just a numbers game. More isn’t always better and bigger isn’t always better, however better is better! When choosing channel partners, quality beats quantity. Great partners become a part of your brand, but so do poor ones who approach their end customers with anything less than a value-based offering. We’ll discuss what makes a great partner and how to find and recruit them for your channel program.

Last month, Amazon tested its new one-hour delivery service in New York City, giving shoppers the capability to order items from a specific list, with items ranging from toiletries to pet food. Once 

ordered, Amazon provided customers with notifications and real-ti

me tracking of the product until it arrived at its destination, less than an hour later. Amazing, right? Although, Amazon is only one example of how retailers are adapting to meet customers’ demand for a fast, unique, 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week experience, and companies are using emerging technologies to help meet those needs.

The traditional methods of doing business are no longer delivering sustainable results. Agencies are under increasing pressure to leverage technology as a means to innovate their way out of  budget deficits. Fiscal uncertainty is everywhere, often causing government decision makers to take
a “wait-and-see” approach. Older initiatives, like the 25 Point Implementation Plan and Cloud
First, are accompanied by PortfolioStat, Digital Government, as well as modifications to the Federal Data Center Consolidation objectives. Impending cyber security and IT reform legislation intended to provide more accountability and oversight of IT at the CIO level are in the long, slow process of transforming government IT -- including its people, processes and technology consumption patterns.