Alan Strakey

Alan Strakey is a seasoned senior client success manager, content creator, and managing editor for The Channel Company and CRN, the leading IT channel news, analysis, and insights source. With three decades of experience in the marketing and communications industry, including 16 impactful years at The Channel Company, Alan has honed his expertise in crafting and implementing integrated solutions across a diverse range of communications disciplines. His strategic approach enhances brand identities and drives significant revenue growth, profitability, and increased market penetration for his technology clients. Alan’s passion for delivering exceptional client outcomes and deep understanding of the IT landscape make him an asset in the ever-evolving world of technology communication.

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Microsoft’s Windows 11 Migration Set to Ignite PC Sales	The emerging AI PC market could get an extra boost in 2025 from solution providers migrating their customers to Windows 11. Lenovo AI PCs powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processor and Intel vPro® enable partners to provide next-level performance, reliability, and security for an enhanced user experience.
Inside The Channel Podcast: Lenovo and Microsoft Overcoming AI Skepticism	AI is significantly impacting the technology market in every way, but some channel partners are still unsure where these solutions fit into their business models. Lenovo and Microsoft discuss how to navigate this exciting time in AI innovation.
Lenovo's Success: Hybrid AI Strategy Fuels Double-Digit Q2 Growth	Lenovo announced its Q2 results for the fiscal year 2024-25, revealing profitable, double-digit growth across all business segments. This success can be attributed in part to its hybrid AI strategy, as well as the $548 million invested in research and development during the last quarter.
Ride the Device Refresh Wave With Lenovo AI PCs	Are you ready for the market transition to AI-powered PCs? Use Lenovo's AI PC Selling Guide to enhance client conversations, tackle objections, and sell Lenovo ThinkPad and Lenovo ThinkBook AI-ready PCs.
Unlock AI Potential with Lenovo’s AI Innovator Partners Program	The Lenovo AI Innovator Partners program provides access to the Lenovo ecosystem, AI expertise, and AI-ready infrastructure, enabling rapid and confident AI deployment.
2025 Is the Year Of The AI PC. Are Your Customers Ready?	In 2025, Gartner is forecasting global AI PC shipments to increase by 165.5 percent over 2024. The opportunity is there if solution providers can help customers navigate early adoption issues, find compelling use cases and justify higher hardware prices.