video collaboration

WATCH: Video Collaboration is Key Driver for Digital Transformation

The ways that employees work evolves and changes with the introduction of every new technology. That will continue with video collaboration tools, and research firms like IDC predict that by 2021, 61 percent of the Global2000 will offer co-working and remote work options that are supported…

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Wi-Fi 6

Three Benefits of Wi-Fi 6 That VARs Should Know

Recently on EDGE360, we explored how the Cisco Meraki program is a great resource for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) that are looking to expand IT offerings without adding in-house resources. One focus of the Meraki program is Wi-Fi 6, which is coming at a pivotal time…

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Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day from the EDGE360 team!

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EDGE Conference

Comstor EDGE Conference Opens Doors for Partners to Grow a Profitable Cisco Practice

Comstor recently extended an invitation to partners to join Comstor and Cisco executives to learn about the latest Comstor architecture solutions. The 2019 Comstor EDGE Conference offered an inside look at the latest trends and best practices, highlighted Comstor EDGE Progression Programs…

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customer experience

7 Technology Trends Evolving the Customer Experience

Recently, customer experience has been a hot topic on EDGE360, and for good reason. The traditional customer journey is changing every day due to the implementation of digital technologies, and VARs can no longer compete solely on product and price. While these digital solutions provide a…

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Cisco Live

Cisco Executives Offer Guidance on the Future of the Channel at Cisco Live

Cisco Live, the Cisco annual customer and partner conference, came to a close last week in San Diego, CA. The conference connects, engages, and educates attendees. From emerging technology in the channel to the latest social media tactics for Value-Added Resellers (VARs),…

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AI

News Roundup: SMB Tech Trends, MSPs Missing AI Opportunity, Cisco Opens Up AI Platform

Gartner predicts that by 2021, artificial intelligence will process 21% of customer service interactions, which is four times more than in 2017. Small businesses, which continue to be the backbone of the American economy, may find it difficult to compete in artificial intelligence (AI) for several…

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customer experience

Advice from Cisco and Westcon-Comstor to Build a Strong Customer Experience

Customer experience has become a hot topic for any industry, but for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) it can have a significant impact on business. In today’s environment, VARs can no longer focus solely on providing technology, but must also provide a positive, memorable experience that will make…

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5g Wireless Network

The Race to Building a 5G Wireless Network

The race to 5G is on and America is determined to be the first country to build a mass-market 5G wireless network. The recent Visual Networking Index report by Cisco estimates the U.S. will be the first to implement a 5G wireless network. By 2022, it’s…

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DVARs

Networking Shouldn’t be a Burden – Leverage it as a Way to Compete Against DVARs

For many, networking is considered a challenge or even a burden that involves attending a series of events at which people are trying to sell you something. If you change that mindset and look at networking from the viewpoint of staying active…

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