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2023
Here are some highlights of our upcoming coverage for 2023. These are subject to change and also only a small example of our daily and monthly coverage:
January
Special Cloud and Managed Services Issue
Special Coverage: 2023 Industry Preview
- Our annual guide to the year ahead in managed services, cloud computing, security, and beyond.
The Value of Vision
- How crafting and consulting a vision statement makes thriving in the channel easier.
ChannelPro Event
- ChannelPro Cloud and Managed Services Online Summit
February
Special Coverage: 2023 ChannelPro Vendors on the Vanguard
- Our annual list of overlooked, underappreciated, and up-and-coming software and hardware makers our readers should get to know better.
The Insider’s Guide to the New Microsoft Partner Program
- Getting ahead in—and getting the most from—the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program.
Special Mention: 2023 ChannelPro Peer of the Year
- The newest recipient of our award for sharing powerful, peer-to-peer insights with other MSPs, VARs, and solution providers.
March
Special Coverage: 2023 ChannelPro State of the Channel Survey
- The industry’s most authoritative data on trends and opportunities in the SMB channel.
Mastering MSAs and SLAs
- Expert counsel from experienced counselors on drafting an MSP’s two most important contracts.
April
Special Security Focus Issue
Putting Threat Intelligence to Work
- How to use threat intelligence without drowning in information.
The Incredible Shrinking Attack Surface
- Strategies for securing clients by reducing their risk profile.
ChannelPro Event
- ChannelPro Cybersecurity Online Summit
May
Cashing in on the Next Wave in Backup and Storage
- Opportunities for channel pros in scale-out storage, multicloud backup, AI-based storage, and more.
Optimizing Your Website
- Advice from marketing and design experts on building a web presence that generates leads and revenue.
June
Can’t-Miss Customer Referral Concepts
- Winning tactics for turning clients into lead generating dynamos.
The 2023 ChannelPro Summer Reading List
- A selection of growth-boosting books our readers recommend taking along to the beach.
July
Special Security Focus Issue
Incident Response Playbook
- What to do and not do after a security breach.
Cyber Insurance Tricks and Tips
- Advice from experts on getting coverage, filing claims, lowering rates, and more.
ChannelPro Event
- ChannelPro Cybersecurity Online Summit
August
Special Coverage: The 2023 ChannelPro Reader’s Choice Awards
- Our readers name their favorite vendors and distributors in dozens of important hardware, software, and service categories.
Marketing with Video
- A look at the many easy, powerful ways to build brand awareness on TikTok, LinkedIn, and beyond.
September
Cloud Management 201
- Next-level techniques for optimizing and overseeing SaaS and IaaS environments.
Turning Small Towns into Smart Cities
- You don’t have to be a metropolis to benefit from the Internet of Things.
October
Special Coverage: The 2023 ChannelPro All-Star Awards
- Our latest list of vendors and distributors that have had a significant positive impact on the SMB channel in the last 12 months, as selected by our editors.
Technician Interview Question Dos and Don’ts
- What to always ask and never ask when evaluating techs.
November
Special Coverage: Vets in the Channel
- In honor of Veterans Day, a look at why and how to hire channel pros who served in their country’s armed services.
Building a Sales Process
- Why and how to create a rigorous, consistent, step-by-step process for acting on leads.
December
Special Cloud and Managed Services Issue
Secrets of Managed Services Automation
- How efficient MSPs use relentless automation to shrink response times and operating overhead.
Becoming a Cloud-First MSP
- Making cloud computing the core of what you do rather than an add-on.
ChannelPro Event
- ChannelPro Cloud and Managed Services Online Summit
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