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2018
Building a better workplace: The Valley's Best Places to Work
Insight ranks as the #5 “extra-large business” on the Phoenix Business Journal’s 2018 Best Places to Work, moving up two spots from last year’s #7 ranking. The rankings, which were announced at a luncheon yesterday, focus on strong workplace culture and employee satisfaction, and are tabulated through thousands of surveys of workers at companies throughout Phoenix.
Read MoreThe keys to effective IT governance in the digital era
With technology and business change accelerating, CIOs must work with C-suite counterparts to update IT governance policies and practices for the digital age.
Read MoreHow the Microsoft Open Data Initiative may benefit partners
Channel partners are reacting favorably so far to the Microsoft alliance and technology initiative formed with SAP and Adobe, dubbed the Open Data Initiative. Within the featured article, Insight's Brandon Ebken, CTO of digital innovation, said he is cautiously optimistic that the Microsoft alliance with SAP and Adobe will prove valuable to customers.
Read More10 Big Bets Insight Enterprises' Ken Lamneck Is Making In 2019
Insight Enterprises CEO Ken Lamneck talks to CRN about where his $6.7 billion solution provider is placing bets on Dell Technologies, IoT, hybrid cloud, hiring and the IBM-Red Hat merger.
Read MoreSmart cities: What's the channel opportunity?
Insight is working on a collection of IoT solution accelerators for industry verticals and technology horizontals, where it develops open-source frameworks for specific scenarios, such as energy management, smart spaces for buildings and cities or public safety solutions.
Read MoreDigital Transformation: What Not To Do
Not every project or plan is destined for success, according to a new survey conducted by IDG Research Services and commissioned by IT products reseller and services provider Insight Enterprises Inc.
Read MoreIs AI in Healthcare at a Tipping Point?
In a blog posted by Medium.com, Insight's Matt Jackson and David Le Penske , the two Digital Innovation thought leaders explore how AI is changing healthcare in what will be a two-part series. This first installment looks at two Insight case studies with Steward Healthcare and Vivli.
Read MoreSurvey Says: Digital Transformation is Hard
IDG and Insight Datalink recently conducted a survey into how companies were doing on their digital transformation journey. Like so much in technology these days, it is easy to feel as though you’ll be left behind if you aren’t well on your way with digital transformation.
Read MoreHalf of businesses have 'stalled' digital transformation projects, survey finds
Fifty-one percent of businesses have stalled or abandoned some of their IT transformation projects due to various challenges, according to a survey from computer hardware and software solutions provider Insight.
Read MoreDigital transformation requires paying off that technical debt, studies show
A survey by IDG and Insight Enterprises finds 64% of executives cite legacy infrastructure and processes as a barrier to IT and digital transformation, along with data security, technology silos, budget and competing priorities. As a result, 51% at enterprises undertaking IT transformation initiatives have "stalled or abandoned select projects" while grappling with IT modernization and process issues.
Read MoreHalf of companies have stalled digital transformation, study finds
Digital transformation is a business-wide challenge, and many large organizations are struggling with it. That’s as true in healthcare as it is in other industries. More than half (51 percent) of the organizations surveyed for a new report, in fact, were stalled in either the planning or the implementation stages or had abandoned their IT projects altogether, according to a survey titled, “The Challenge of Change: IT in Transition,” commissioned by Insight Enterprises, Inc.
Read MoreInsight Collaborates with Southwest Human Development on IoT Challenge to Help Children with Disabilities
Imagine being asked to create an IoT-enabled minimal viable product (MVP) in less than four weeks and then being given just eight minutes to pitch your solution to a panel of judges. This was the challenge presented to several Valley high-school STEM teams, who excelled at creating and then presenting their projects during a competitive pitch session last Saturday at Phoenix Burton Barr Central Library reminiscent of the “Shark Tank.”
Read More51% of IT transformation efforts are halted or abandoned due to execution problems
More than half of organizations undergoing IT transformation initiatives have either stalled or abandoned projects due to the complex personnel, process, and technology changes required, according to an Insight Enterprises survey released on Tuesday.
Read MoreKen Lamneck helps transform Insight into a $6.7B global enterprise
Ken Lamneck doesn’t believe in settling for the present. He is fascinated with the future and technology and the way each inspires the other. That interest and vision have driven Lamneck from his time at West Point Military Academy to his current role as president and CEO of Tempe-based Insight. Az Business talked with Lamneck about how he’s helped build a tech titan in Tempe.
Read MoreNovember 2018 TechConnect Podcast: Vets In Tech
This episode featured some local Vets in Tech working in the Arizona technology community including, Michael Guggemos, Kelly Greene, Curt Cornum, and Jeff Hodges.
Read MoreInsight Canada launches managed services for Apple products
Insight Canada is introducing Insight Managed Services for Apple, the Apple partner announced this morning. The service will complement Insight’s existing Insight Managed Mobility for Apple, the U.S-only equivalent of the Insight Managed Services for Apple. Insight deploys, supports and manages Apple devices across clients’ through both services, ensuring frequently-used applications such as Microsoft Office, Salesforce and Cisco WebEx the way they should.
Read MoreInsight Canada now allows corporate employees option to choose Apple products
Insight Canada will enable enterprises to offer employees choice to easily and cost-effectively deploy, secure and maintain iOS and macOS devices with its just launched Insight Managed Services for Apple. Along with the new program, Insight Canada will now offer iPhone to customers, in addition to Mac and iPad.
Read MoreRackspace retools managed public cloud business
The article discusses Rackspace's managed public cloud business' packaging services to help customers at different phases of their cloud journeys; other news from the week.
Read More11 Predictions for Enterprise Mobility
Channel Futures features Insight's Evan Tomlin, director of solution architecture, Connected Workforce, in this article by Jeffrey Schwartz. The article discusses how enterprise mobility is poised to take some big leaps forward in the coming months thanks to devices, networks, partnerships and more.
Read MoreNew Apple Macs, iPads Give Hardware Long-Awaited Boost
The article discusses the announcement of Apple rolling out a new MacBook Air and a major enhancement to the Mac Mini, along with two re-engineered iPad Pros.
Read MoreToday's channel rundown - 29 October, 2018
Daily tech news and analysis channel partners need to know including Insight's Project Edison, Retail's digital investment, HYCU's channel program and more Commvault's channel leaders,
Read MoreSix Words Every IoT Newcomer Should Know, According to Microsoft and its Partners
At its latest IoT in Action conference, held yesterday in Santa Clara, Calif., Microsoft stressed that its success in the $772 billion Internet of Things market depends squarely on the success of its partners in the hardware, software, and services communities.
Read MoreCorporate Philanthropy 2018 Volunteerism finalist: Insight Enterprise Inc.
Insight makes the Phoenix Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy 2018 list as a finalist for large businesses in the Volunteerism category, recognizing organizations devoting the most volunteer hours over the past year.
Read MoreCRN's 2018 IoT Innovators Awards
Insight was named to CRN’s 2018 IoT Innovators list of providers leading the charge in developing unique IoT solutions.
Read MoreAre You Spending Too Much (or Too Little) on Cybersecurity?
Pinpointing the right level of security spend is easy in theory but not in practice. On average, companies tend to spend about a tenth of their IT budget on cybersecurity, said Mike Sprunger, senior manager of cloud and network security at Insight.
Read MoreHow Insight delivers a modern technology choice program
Offering new employees or those eligible for a technology refresh a Mac computer is nothing new for Insight, the global provider of Insight Intelligent Technology Solutions™ for organizations of all sizes.
Read MoreSTEM students use technology to build solutions for disabled children
This MAKERS of Change event, which was sponsored by Southwest Human Development and Insight Enterprises, challenged eight high-school Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) teams from across Arizona to build solutions for disabled children using Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
Read MoreEasy to Use: IoT Solutions Mean a Great Potential for Manufacturers
The spread of IoT solutions is opening the door to innovation within manufacturing in much the same way the Internet inspired new business models.
Read MoreIT service delivery model: CIOs pressured to reinvent the process
Tech managers are on the hook to reinvent the IT shop, but tools like user self-service, ITSM practices and the rent vs. buy option are helping effect change.
Read MoreHow Secure Is Too Secure for Employees?
Imagine you’re a sales person, and when you try to visit a client’s website, you get a message saying that it’s blocked because it’s not on your company’s whitelist.
Read MoreMicrosoft Azure Sphere marks turning point for IoT in manufacturing
Microsoft earlier this year announced Azure Sphere, a three-pronged product poised to make the adoption and production of smart, connected devices easier and more affordable than ever.
Read MoreInsight’s Matt Jackson on the exciting potential of an AI-filled future
Insight's vice president of digital innovation Matt Jackson helps companies create everything from stock market chatbots to hospital staffing algorithms.
Read MorePreparing for IT Budget Season
IT leaders must invest in future-focused technology to drive business success, but do it all with an eye on the budget.
Read MoreIT pros turning to the channel for help
MSPs and other channel partners have an increasingly important role to play in helping IT staffs adapt to expanding roles within their companies, according to a study by solution provider Insight.
Read MoreREPORT: OUT-OF-DATE TECH THREATENS TALENT PIPELINE
More than half of employers say that technology issues have an impact on workers’ desire to join an organization, according to a new report, and that dated tech threatens the retention of high-skilled employees.
Read More5 reasons IT struggles to innovate and keep core business systems running
The expanding role that business leaders expect from IT comes with many challenges, according to an Insight Enterprises report.
Read MoreMobile management services offer SI, reseller opportunities
Mobile lifecycle management services offer opportunities for a range of companies, including resellers, systems integrators, outsourcers and communications service providers.
Read MoreInside the deal: Insight Enterprises bolsters digital innovation with $79M acquisition
Cardinal Solutions Group has expertise in mobile app development, internet of things and cloud-enabled business intelligence.
Read MoreCompanies That Maintain a Stranglehold on Employee Tech Risk Being Left Behind
Advancements in connectivity, smart devices and cloud computing have revolutionized the way businesses across just about every economic sector operate.
Read MoreImproving the Workforce
Today’s digital workforce is evolving to meet the needs for on-demand access to data and services at any time or location. To grant employees more control in the resolution process for technical issues and keep up with new technologies, businesses invest in managed workplace services (MWS). MWS allows users to resolve basic technical issues and access broader knowledge rather than engaging IT departments.
Read MoreWorkplace Tech Impacts Hiring, Worker Retention, Survey Finds
Chief information officers focusing most of their attention on digital tools aimed at boosting customer or client services may be neglecting another key group of enterprise tech users: their co-workers.
Read MoreTwo more Arizona companies join Fortune 500, pushing state total to six
Insight Enterprises moved up 56 spots, giving the Tempe technology business the 22nd-biggest jump among firms from last year’s list.
Read MoreCloud migration planning: Assess workloads now to avoid trouble later
Organizations that take the time to assess workloads, identify dependencies and educate themselves on cloud security tools can set a smooth path for a public cloud deployment.
Read MoreIT Now Means 'Intelligent Technology,' and Businesses Need to Step Up
The CEO of Insight Enterprises has a warning for American business leaders. The world, he says, is shifting from old “information technology” to cutting edge “intelligent technology” and if you don’t embrace the changes you will lose. Ken Lamneck is talking about the importance of tech innovations like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things that are built into so many products.
Read MoreExecutive Inc.: Westpoint, the Army and Silicon Valley tech helped grow Ken Lamneck into Insight's CEO
As a pre-teen growing up in a family of eight children in New York, Ken Lamneck enjoyed watching his father work in advertising, even getting to be an extra in a couple TV commercials. His father, Joe, was a producer for TV commercials, and the younger Lamneck saw the "Mad Men" generation live.
Read MoreKen Lamneck, CEO, Insight Enterprises Shares How Technology Will Drive The B2B Enterprise.
Insight CEO Ken Lamneck speaks with radio host Robert Reiss on the need for businesses to consider their IT from a strategic perspective. The rapidly changing state of technology demands that companies not just manage their IT needs today but have a long-term vision of how the business should transform through its tech.
Read MoreInsight Enterprises, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year 2017 Results
In the fourth quarter of 2017, consolidated net sales increased 22% year over year, reflecting growth in the Company's core business of 12% and the addition of Datalink, which the Company acquired in January 2017. Gross profit also grew 22% year over year, with gross margins increasing 10 basis points in the quarter. Selling and administrative expenses increased 27% year over year, primarily related to the addition of Datalink. Overall, earnings from operations increased 12% year over year and Adjusted earnings from operations increased 5% year over year.
Read MoreIntegrated IT: The changing role of technology across organizations
The role that IT is playing in business is changing: 85% of the IT professionals surveyed by Insight noted that their executives view the organization as an IT company at heart. This finding inspired Insight to field a follow-on survey of 104 CIOs/CTOs and 105 Procurement professionals, to better understand how this evolution has affected IT at enterprise-level companies.
Read MoreSecurity concerns pushing IT to channel services - research
According to Insight's 2018 Intelligent Technology Pulse, a survey of 209 decision-making IT professionals in companies with at least 1,000 workers, 60 percent of CIOs/CTOs and 49 percent of procurement say security is one of their top three biggest challenges. A third of CIOs/CTOs and a quarter of procurement rank it as number one.
Read MoreThe challenges facing IT in tech-centric business environment
A new survey[1] has found a major change in the role that IT is playing in business: 85% of the IT professionals surveyed noted that their executives view the organisation as an IT company at heart. This finding inspired Insight to field the follow-on study, the 2018 Intelligent Technology Pulse, a survey of 104 IT executives (“CIO/CTO”) and 105 procurement professionals (“Procurement”), to better understand how this evolution has affected IT at enterprise-level companies.
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Fortune 500 company founded in 1988 in Tempe, Arizona.
Super solution integrator and global provider of IT hardware, software and service solutions.
Insight has operations in 25 countries with 14,000+ teammates worldwide.
We have partnerships with 8,000+ software and hardware manufacturers and publishers.
We’re Microsoft’s largest global partner.