CompTIA Convergence Group

CompTIA Convergence Group Develops Solutions

There is little doubt that the Convergent Technologies (CT) industry is gaining momentum. However, most industry experts agree that there are three primary areas that need to be expanded upon to ensure the active growth of the CT space:

• Establish and grow sales channels
• Industry Education (technical and business)
• Standards/Interoperability

Enter the Convergence Group — a growing, dynamic group of CT VARs, systems integrators and interconnect dealers — whose goal is to drive and coordinate a push / pull marketing effort across all channels and throughout the CT industry.

The CompTIA Convergence Group provides a forum to address these and other business issues designed to take cost out of your business and enhance your revenue opportunities. Other initiatives range from political advocacy to developing best practices and business standards. All Convergence Group initiatives focus on developing prosperous business environments in the Information and Communications Technologies marketplace.

Some recent initiatives include:

• Creating special evaluation packages that will reduce the cost of adding new products to the Convergence Group product library
• Developing a complete solutions business resource for Convergence Group members
• Developing a CT solutions provider certification process that offers solution and product training
• Setting best practices and professional business standards
• Providing educational networking venues

The Convergence Group is continually working to ensure a healthy and vital industry. Members are encouraged to bring new issues to the table for development or resolution that only an organized advocacy group can provide.