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In this latest edition of the wildly popular Channel Partners podcast, the guys sit down with 4Voice founder Amruth Laxman, for a deep dive into business VoIP. And what 4Voice has in store for partners who drop by the company's booth at Channel Partners Evolution. You'll also get the lowdown on the brand-new Business Transformation Station inside the Channel Partners Evolution expo hall. Leaders from Sandy Beaches Software and Inteserra share their thoughts on the significant steps needed to transform all aspects of your business--expertise you'll be able to tap from multiple vendors in one stop on the show floor. Oh, but that's not all. In honor of telecom agents and MSPs working together, the guys talk about some of their favorite "duos" of all time!

It's that time of the year again. As the kids and college students go back to school, so do Craig and Kevin. The guys welcome Melissa McCoy, vice president of channel sales at Flexential, to the show. She talks about her new position and the combination of the former ViaWest and Peak 10 channel programs into one. Also on this week is Ben Edmond, founder and CEO of Connected2Fiber. While fiber is a hot topic, Edmond explains why you should also consider getting "SaaS-y" with his company and what you can expect from his team at Channel Partners Evolution. Oh, and we mentioned "back to school," right? We have fun with all of the education you'll be able to get in Philadelphia in October.

Big M&A news in the channel broke this week and Craig and Kevin were all over it. In this edition of the Channel Partners podcast, the guys welcome in Brian Leonard, the new vice president of marketing at RapidScale, to talk about his company's acquisition by Cox Business. They'll also talk about his new role and the stakes RapidScale is claiming in desktop as a service. Also on the show is Melinda Templeman, head of VIP relations for Channel Partners and its sister brands, to discuss what we'll be doing for our partners and customers at Channel Partners Evolution, as well as the burgeoning IoT opportunity. And all of the big summer blockbusters on theater screens around the country have Craig and Kevin wondering, "What if this podcast were a movie?"

It's podcast time again! In their latest episode, Craig and Kevin welcome the team from Sprint Business to talk about the exciting changes to their partner program and the slew of products and services they're hitting the channel with this year. Also on the show is Holly Garcia of ATEN Technology, a distributor that is making waves and becoming a bigger player in the industry. And to commemorate their 42nd episode, the guys remember Jackie Robinson (who wore No. 42) and talk a little baseball with the All-Star Game just around the corner.

In this edition of the Channel Partners podcast, Craig and Kevin welcome Rob Rae, vice president of business development at Datto. Rae breaks down his company's recently completed DattoCon event, answers partners' questions about Datto's merger with Autotask and talks about the growing importance of cybersecurity for MSP businesses. Also on the show is Ed Basart, chief strategist for InSpeed Networks. Basart takes us on a ride through telecom history, describing how he came to found ShoreTel and, more recently, InSpeed. You'll learn about the unique opportunities you'll have at the company's booth at the upcoming Channel Partners Evolution. All that, plus Kevin lives out his dream of anchoring the evening news!

The Channel Partners podcast is turning the big 4-0 (as in our 40th episode), and the guys are celebrating with a pair of great guests. First, just a week into his new gig as global channel chief at 8x8, John DeLozier, formerly channel leader at CenturyLink, talks about why he took on this new challenge and what he hopes to bring to the table at his new company. Then, Tracy Kersting, director of channel marketing at Vivial, discusses her company's relationship with partners and what it has in store for Channel Partners Evolution this fall. But as we all know, turning 40 poses some challenges as well. Craig and Kevin both find reasons to go off on a rant and share some of their favorite rants from the world of sports and entertainment. And of course, The Channel's Got Talent continues! We'll find out what sets our guests apart from the rest.

It's channel podcast time again! This week, Jennifer Anaya, VP of marketing with Ingram Micro, explains why MSPs are the distribution giant's fastest-growing partner group. She also tells us why her company was so quick to sponsor the upcoming MSP 501 gala at Channel Partners Evolution. Then, pick up your smartphone and your fidget spinner (only joking, millennials)! The guys welcome James Anderson, news editor with Channel Partners/Channel Futures, and Aaron Leveston, national account manager with RingCentral, to learn about a new group that's not only offering millennials a place to grow and learn but is also bridging the gap between the channel's older and younger generations. All that, plus introducing the channel's version of America's Got Talent!

Craig and Kevin celebrate a very "special" 38th edition of the Channel Partners podcast by welcoming Geeman Yip, CEO of BitTitan, who was named one of our inaugural Channel Influencers for 2018. You'll learn about how his company has been helping MSPs for the past 10 years. He'll also talk trends, including why we shouldn't fear automation; in fact, it might even help Kevin keep his job. We'll explain. Also on the podcast is Derek Brown of Pronto Marketing. Derek is a marketing expert who works with partners, most notably MSPs, to boost their business. A lot of partners are great at sales, but marketing is a black hole. He'll help calm those marketing fears. All that, plus a super-early sneak preview of Channel Partners Evolution. And yanny or laurel? It's the CCwK breaking news alert you won't want to miss.

After a hiatus to catch their breath from the Channel Partners Conference & Expo, the boys return to talk with two of the biggest headliners from the event. First, David Beagle of Office Depot talks about catching some of the audience off guard with the retail giant's big booth at the show. Just what were they doing there? He'll explain. And many were surprised to see such a large presence from EnergyWare. Michael Bertamini, the company's CEO, lights up the Channel Partners airwaves to discuss the growing interest in LED lighting solutions and why partners won't want to drop this profitable opportunity. All that, plus Craig and Kevin discuss some of their favorite moments from the show and the business transformation that will continue through 2018 and beyond.

The Channel Partners Conference & Expo is upon us, and to celebrate, Craig and Kevin welcome their old colleague, Rick Reed, now heading up sales for Avant in the master agent's South Central region. Also on the show is Skyler Ditchfield, CEO of GeoLinks, a first-time Channel Partners exhibitor, who talks about the huge strides his company is making and what they have planned for #CPExpo. All that, plus the guys break down a few of the highlights of the upcoming conference and share some deep thoughts--metaphors that tie rap music into the Channel Partners show. Yes, rap.

Coffee with Craig & Kevin celebrates its 35th episode by welcoming Dina Moskowitz and Clinton Gatewood of SaaSMax to the show. They discuss the state of SaaS in the channel and their plans for the upcoming Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. (Warning: Many SaaS puns await you.) Also, Craig talks about his latest obsession--which is truly an old obsession--game shows.

In the latest edition of Coffee with Craig & Kevin, the guys sit down with Michelle Chiantera, vice president of Global Partner Marketing with Cisco. Chiantera talks about the upcoming Cisco Marketing Velocity event in Barcelona and offers some tips to partners trying to market their businesses in this digital age. Also on the podcast is Adam Nygard of D&H Distributing, who talks about his company's presence at the upcoming Channel Partners Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, as well as what D&H is doing in the SMB space to differentiate itself from its competitors. All that, plus a little March Madness talk -- and the feud between Kevin and Digi starts to grow.

Craig, Kevin and Digi, the digital-services robot mascot, welcome Anthony Cavotta, director of the agent partner program at Carousel Industries. Cavotta talks about the wide range of IT services that his company has to offer, as well as the impact that Carousel's new Cisco Master Security specialization is having on its partner community. Also, Julie Dzubay, director of sales operations at WTG, previews the master agent's Tee & Sea event, discusses the "adaptive channel," and reminisces about Kevin's less-than-great golf game. All of that, plus Kevin gets jealous and Digi nearly blows a gasket.

Sit back and pour yourself another cup of java, because it's time for another episode of Coffee with Craig & Kevin. The guys are pleased to welcome Bruce Wirt, vice president of channel sales at Telesystem, to the show. Bruce discusses the different ways partners can work with Telesystem, as well as his company's recent master-agent relationship announcements. But that's not all. Channel Futures and Channel Partners sales leaders -- Kelly Danziger and Brian Snortheim, Kevin's bosses who greatly intimidate him -- join the podcast to discuss more of the exciting changes coming to the Channel Partners Conference & Expo in April and Channel Partners Evolution in October. Think we're done? Nope. You'll also get to meet Digi, our new digital-services mascot, who proves to be another thorn in Kevin's side.

Craig & Kevin didn't see their shadows, so they've emerged for another Channel Partners podcast. In this edition, the guys welcome Tina Gravel, channel chief at Cyxtera, the secure infrastructure provider, to discuss not only data centers and security, but also how her company's channel program is progressing just a few months after introducing it at Channel Partners Evolution. And in a new segment, "Personal Deep Dive," Craig and Kevin try to answer the age-old question, "Who let the dogs out?"

Channel Partners executive editor Craig Galbraith and business development lead Kevin Morris kick off the new year with a podcast featuring Carmen Sorice, longtime channel leader at Sungard Availability Services, who has started a new business that's dedicated to helping vendors build successful channel programs. Also on the show is Chris Whitaker, director of national indirect sales at Sierra Wireless, who dives into the state of connectivity and IoT in the channel. All of that, plus Kevin introduces you to a new acronym-based theme song for the podcast.

In their final podcast of 2017, the guys welcome Hartland Ross, founder and president of eBridge Marketing Solutions and The Host Broker, for some insight on the greatest marketing challenges facing IT businesses today. He also offers tips on building a recurring revenue stream. But that's not all. Kevin is visited by the Ghosts of Channel Past, Present and Yet to Come in what turns out to be an entertaining lesson for partners, much like how Scrooge learned in the old Dickens tale. Think we're through? No way. The guys offer up the top five channel buzzwords of 2017.

In the latest version of the popular Channel Partners podcast, Craig and Kevin welcome MetTel's Max Silber to talk about the future of mobility and IoT in the channel -- including his company's role in it. The guys also break down a successful 2017 at Channel Partners and get you pumped up for their final podcast of the year in mid-December that will feature a special celebrity guest. And of course, the usual hilarity ensues.

In their latest podcast, the guys get you ready for Thanksgiving and beyond at Channel Partners. And as usual, they offer up a couple of great guests. First, Nitel's Jason Dishon talks about the company's new Elite Partner Program and the latest strides it's making in SD-WAN. Then, venturing out of the telecom and IT box for a bit, Craig sits down with Chris Berman to talk sports, his career at ESPN--and yes, some business advice for our listeners.

This edition of the wildly popular Channel Partners podcast focuses on superteams and supergroups! Take the new combination of Channel Partners and Channel Futures--a supergroup if we've ever heard one. T.C. Doyle, editorial director for Channel Futures, talks to the guys about some of the exciting plans ahead for two giants in the channel coming together. Also, the superteam at TBI visits the program to talk about a number of topics, including their new inbound referral program and what the master agent is doing to help its partners help their customers make the leap to SD-WAN.