Allison Francis | Channel Insider Writer

Allison Francis

Content Writer

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Biography

Allison is a contributing writer for Channel Insider, specializing in news for IT service providers. She has crafted diverse marketing, public relations, and online content for top B2B and B2C organizations through various roles. Allison has extensive experience with small to midsized B2B and channel companies, focusing on brand-building, content and education strategy, and community engagement. With over a decade in the industry, she brings deep insights and expertise to her work. In her personal life, Allison enjoys hiking, photography, and traveling to the far-flung places of the world.

Expertise

Cybersecurity
Channel business trends

Education

B.A. in Journalism & Public Relations, Drake University

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Channel Insider

Highlights

Experience creating in-depth articles, press releases, blog posts, engaging marketing copy, whitepapers and more
Highly skilled in breaking down complex tech and cybersecurity topics into content that’s both informative and easy to understand.

News and Trends

Microsoft Raises Bar: Partners Face Steep New Requirements

The tech giant has tripled the revenue thresholds for direct partners and is also rolling out new minimum requirements for its indirect partners.

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News and Trends

Cognizant Rides AI Wave to Beat Targets, Raises 2025 Outlook

The top provider has beaten quarterly expectations and raised its revenue outlook as AI demand bolsters new opportunities in services.

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US Channel News

IBM and Microsoft Deepen AI, Cloud Push Together

IBM launches Microsoft-focused consulting team to drive MSP-led AI, cloud, and security transformation with U.S.-backed R&D and industry expertise.

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News and Trends

Intel Slashes $1.5B in Expenses, More Layoffs Coming

Intel has announced cuts of $1.5 billion through 2026, with layoffs expected as part of the initiative.

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News and Trends

Avaya Transforms Contact Centers with New Infinity Platform

Avaya Infinity is a new platform designed to unify fragmented customer experiences by blending AI, intelligent orchestration, and existing business systems. Learn how Infinity helps…

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News and Trends

SolarWinds Acquired by Turn/River in $4.4B Deal

SolarWinds goes private in $4.4B deal with Turn/River Capital, aiming to accelerate product innovation and long-term growth outside public market pressures.

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