Mike Monocello
Mike Monocello is the co-founder of DevPro Journal and Managed Services Journal, and a training and content specialist at BlueStar US. Previously, Monocello was a member of the RSPA board of directors, the editor-in-chief of Business Solutions magazine, and a former VAR and ISV.
Smart trade show moves for software companies on any budget
Practical, on-site strategies that help software devs turn trade show traffic into real business conversations.
How small B2B devs can win their first enterprise RFP
Moving upmarket means bigger deals and bigger paperwork. Here's how to build a request for proposal (RFP) process from scratch.
The Windows 10 deadline most ISVs haven’t planned for
A decade-old Windows build is quietly retiring, and it's running more of your customers' fixed-function hardware than you might think.
What ISVs still get wrong about PCI DSS 4.0.1
PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements are already mandatory, and your next assessment won't forgive gaps left over from the old standard.
Security and compliance news for ISVs: August 2026
From a major supply chain breach to new PCI guidance, here's what's shaping risk for software leaders right now.
Build an adaptive AI maturity model
TechHouse CEO Kathy Durfee shares a framework to help businesses align AI adoption with proper oversight and human review.
Retail solutions providers: Lead with data or risk irrelevance
New IHL Group research shows that IT channels must shift from legacy POS sales to unified data platforms or risk losing their clients.
The startup ISV’s guide to enterprise mobile operating systems
Weigh the pros, cons, and strategic tradeoffs of Android, iOS, and custom embedded Linux for your enterprise mobile application.
How to pick the best kiosk components for your software
Learn how to evaluate touchscreens, printers, payment devices, and enclosures to build a reliable and accessible self service kiosk.
Stop relying on weak value propositions
Move past the cliché of great people and feature lists to build genuine market differentiation through deep operational consulting.
Grow your software business with joint marketing
Unlock hidden growth by leveraging the marketing resources and budgets of your hardware distributors and payment processing partners.
Soft skills are the secret to success with AI coding tools
As intelligence tools change how engineering teams write software, clear communication and code review are becoming vital skills for your developers.
Get more revenue from your next trade show
Learn how to maximize your trade show investment and capture high quality leads whether you exhibit alone or share a partner booth.
Why small ISVs need peer collaboration.
Navigating shifting AI trends is tough for small software firms. Sharing lessons with peers helps you adapt faster and avoid costly mistakes.
Editor’s notebook for ISVs: AI reality checks and steady leadership
ISV leaders must navigate failing artificial intelligence rollouts, rising application vulnerabilities, and economic stress.
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