Top Technology Trends for 2025

The Encore: NENA 2026 – Building the Future of Emergency Communications

Kim Riley Director, Events

The energy at NENA 2026 was unmistakable: public safety is entering a new era of transformation. Across conversations, presentations, and technology demonstrations, one message stood out above all others—9-1-1 agencies are moving beyond technology upgrades and focusing on building modern, connected emergency communications ecosystems that improve outcomes for both telecommunicators and the communities they serve.  […]

07.14.2026

The Encore: HPE Discover 2026 – Building the Foundation for the Agentic Enterprise 

Kim Riley Director, Events

At HPE Discover 2026, President and CEO Antonio Neri outlined a bold vision for the future: the rise of the agentic enterprise. While conversational AI has captured much of the spotlight over the past two years, HPE’s focus is now on the next evolution—intelligent AI systems that don’t simply answer questions, but continuously take action, automate workflows, and make […]

07.10.2026

Leading with Purpose: Celebrating Keisha Powell-Burgess as a CRN Inclusive Channel Leader 

Andrew Gilman Chief Marketing Officer

Recognition like the CRN Inclusive Channel Leaders Award is more than a milestone – it’s a reflection of the impact leaders make in shaping a more equitable, innovative, and people-first future. This year, we’re proud to celebrate Keisha Powell-Burgess, whose leadership exemplifies what it means to lead with intention, empathy, and purpose.  A Path Sparked by Curiosity and Driven by Impact  Keisha’s journey […]

07.06.2026

Celebrating Tawni Hooker-East: CRN Women of the Year Honoree 

Andrew Gilman Chief Marketing Officer

At NWN, we believe great leadership is defined not only by results, but by the ability to elevate others along the way. That’s why we’re proud to recognize Tawni Hooker-East as a CRN Women of the Year honoree—an achievement that reflects both her business impact and her people-first leadership style.  In an industry defined by constant change, Tawni stands […]

06.30.2026

250 Years of Innovation. Built to Last. 

Mandy Recker

Why Reliability Is the Real Engine Behind Progress—and How NWN Powers What’s Next  For 250 years, innovation has defined America’s progress. From the first telegraph signals to today’s intelligent, cloud-powered ecosystems, breakthrough ideas have shaped how we live, work, and connect. But innovation alone isn’t what lasts.  Reliability is.  Behind every transformative moment in history – from the telephone to […]

30 Events. One Signal. Why Q2 Convinced Me We’ve Hit the Tipping Point on AI-Enabled Managed Services.

Andrew Gilman Chief Marketing Officer

There are quarters that move the business forward, and there are quarters that move the market forward. Q2 2026 was the latter. Across more than 30 events — from HPE/Juniper in Tahoe and the AWS Summits, to Cisco Live, NLIT Kansas City, CCISDA, NCLGISA, MTUG Mississippi, the Microsoft CIO Summit, CIO Academy, Achievers, our Mattahunt […]

The Encore: Why a Room in Newport Felt Like a Three-Star Michelin Table 

Andrew Gilman Chief Marketing Officer

There’s a reason a three-star Michelin restaurant earns the trip, not just the meal. Three stars means worth a special journey. It isn’t about more food. It’s about intention—every course sequenced, every detail considered, every guest left thinking differently than when they walked in.  That’s the bar we hold ourselves to for NWN’s events and programs. And it’s a bar we cleared a lot in Q2: more than 30 events in […]

The Encore: InfoComm 2026, The Future of Collaboration Is Intelligent, Managed, and Measurable

Brian Fichter VP, VCW, NWN

InfoComm 2026 made one thing very clear: the collaboration industry is entering its next phase. For years, the conversation centered on devices, room standards, and the shift to hybrid work. Those topics still matter, but this year the dialogue moved well beyond the room itself. Across the show floor, in customer meetings, and during our […]

06.25.2026