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McLean, Va., February 3, 2025 –  ARG, Inc. (Association Resource Group, Inc.), a leading technology consulting firm delivering a robust data intelligence platform for IT procurement and management, is proud to announce that it has been named one of the “2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia”. The award recognizes the organization’s exceptional workplace culture,Read more

The changes with VMware left many clients wondering where to go from here. In this session, experts from ARG, Expedient, Ntirety, and 11:11 Systems explore all of your options, including replacement. Check out the recording to learn how other companies are handling this change, get your questions answered, and create a plan for the future.Read more

New report highlights the evolution of the communications platform and how generative AI and machine learning can provide businesses with a competitive advantage. McLean, Va., July 9, 2024 – Expanding on its growing portfolio of exclusive market insights and decision guides, ARG announced the availability of the AI-Enabled Communications Market Insights & Decision Guide, aRead more

Firm ranked among the Top Washington-Area Workplaces in 2024 by The Washington Post McLean, Va., June 21, 2024 –  ARG, Inc. has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area for the tenth time. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administeredRead more

Improved CX and Enriched CoachingClient A medical equipment company with 950 employees and over 50 sites. Challenge Due to years of acquisition, the client ran disparate phone solutions, making management and support challenging. Included in the mix was a legacy Cisco premises-based phone system for voice and call center functionality, prem-based Mitel, and Mitel UCaaS.Read more

Kelly Ahmed, Sue Messner, and Gary Ward named most important, influential, and impactful technology advisors/agents in the channel. This week, ARG was proud to have 3 of our top performers honored in the 2024 Channel Futures Technology Advisor 101, an honor that shines a spotlight on the very best technology consultants in the agent channel.Read more

New report highlights common challenges that hamper profitability and explores how organizations can align IT investments with desired business outcomes. McLean, Va., January 24, 2024 – Expanding on its growing portfolio of exclusive market insights and decision guides, ARG announced the availability of the Cost Optimization Market Insights & Decision Guide. Created in partnership withRead more

With Greg and Steve Praske moving to board roles, Mike Shonholz and James Larsen will serve as CEO and president, respectively. McLean, Va., January 16, 2024 – Brothers Greg Praske and Steve Praske are retiring from ARG as the tech advisory firm taps two new top executives. ARG announced on Tuesday that the Praske brothersRead more

Greg Praske and Steve Praske assume board-level roles; Mike Shonholz moves into the CEO role, and James Larsen becomes President. McLean, Va., January 10, 2024 – ARG today announced that it is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Greg Praske and Steve Praske to board-level roles within the organization. Mike Shonholz, ARG’s ChiefRead more

Coleman is an experienced IT consultant with a proven track record in elevating customer experience. McLean, Va., September 14, 2023 – ARG announced today that Troy Coleman joined the company as a Managing Partner. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry to this role, Coleman has a demonstrated ability to streamlineRead more

Don’t look for massive changes other than a host of pastel colors and a new charger! We’ve outlined the details of this year’s Apple launch event below: I USB-C you! No more lightning charger Introducing iCloud+ – offering 6TB and 12 TB storage plans Pricing has stabilized – The iPhone 15 will start at $799,Read more

Remarkable track record in IT sales and leadership expands ARG’s deep bench of expertise committed to elevating the customer experience through the power to choose the right technology solutions. McLean, Va., August 28, 2023 – ARG announced today that Jason Hart joined the company as a Managing Partner. With a proven track record of successRead more

Investing in preventative measures is crucial to avoid the catastrophic consequences of cyberattacks, which are becoming increasingly lucrative worldwide. ARG’s new report provides guidance to businesses facing the challenge of cutting expenses while mitigating the rising cost of a data breach. McLean, Va., August 9, 2023 – Expanding on its growing portfolio of exclusive marketRead more

Leveraging ARG’s industry-leading consulting methodology, GNS expanded its product offerings and adopted a more consistent approach, enabling it to improve the customer experience. McLean, Va., July 31, 2023 – Florida-based Global Network Services (GNS), an IT services agent primarily focused on providing voice and networking services to businesses located throughout North America, believes its recentRead more

The team from channel partner ARG talks acquisitions and offers advice for their peers. In this edition of the Coffee with Craig and James podcast, we get the inside scoop from the guys at technology advisor ARG*. ARG chief revenue officer Mike Shonholz and chief engagement officer Steve Kopp have seen a lot in their yearsRead more

MCLEAN, VA, June 16, 2023 – ARG, Inc. has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2023 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection.Read more

Chicago area expert moves beyond audits to IT transformation by leveraging ARG’s platform. McLean, Va., March 28, 2023 – ARG Managing Partner, Dave Kuchar, is no stranger to savings. He routinely helps clients save millions through audit and optimization. What is new is his ability to go beyond these engagements to continually review, upgrade andRead more

ARG playbook allows Charlotte, NC-based technology services firm to help clients achieve comprehensive digital transformation. McLean, Va., March 21, 2023 – Celebrating the two-year anniversary of its acquisition of NextWave Technology Advisors, ARG today announced the successful transformation of this Charlotte, N.C.-based national technology services firm from a start-up to a leading enterprise provider ofRead more

MCLEAN, VA — Feb. 21, 2023 — Michael Shonholz, ARG’s Chief Revenue Officer, has been named a 2023 Channel Influencer Award winner by Channel Futures. Shonholz is one of 50 individuals recognized as a thought leader who will impact the direction of the IT and communications indirect sales channel in 2023. He is profiled in a galleryRead more

Findings show that fast response times, self-service options and the convenience and time-savings that come from mobile-ready e-commerce capabilities drive loyalty, retention, and higher profits. McLean, Va., February 14, 2023 – Expanding on its growing portfolio of exclusive market insights and decision guides, ARG today announced the availability of the Customer Experience: Market Insights &Read more

Since its first flight between Boston and Provincetown in 1989, Cape Air has provided year-round service to destinations worldwide. The airline serves 36 destinations across the Northeast, the Midwest, Eastern Montana, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands. 90% Reduction in duplicate calls 600 Calls per day handled seamlessly :30 SystemRead more

Client-focused: IT services agent aligns with ARG due to mutual commitment to prioritizing the client experience; its growth mindset, resources, broad solutions portfolio, and industry-leading consulting methodology. McLean, Va., October 18, 2022 – ARG today announced that it is expanding its geographic reach with the acquisition of Florida-based Global NetworkServices (GNS), an IT services agentRead more

Recruiting and retaining IT and security talent, market consolidation, real estate valuations, digital transformation, and security and compliance are driving businesses to consider strategic outsourcing to speed time-to-market. McLean, Va., September 21, 2022 – Expanding on its growing portfolio of exclusive market insights and decision guides, ARG today announced the availability of the Managed ITRead more

Results matter. The former division of Carousel Industries pivoted from providing traditional telecommunication solutions to a diversified portfolio of advanced solutions and services, providing more value to their clients, capturing more IT spend, doubling sales production, increasing margin, and growing revenues by more than 80% in four years. McLean, Va., September 13, 2022 – CelebratingRead more

Client A large healthcare software company. Challenge The client needed to scale more efficiently. They were in acquisition mode and had a small team running mission-critical database applications.  Solution Outsourcing allowed them to augment their staff to provide 24×7 support with deep database expertise without hiring.  Results As they acquire companies, they quickly implement theRead more

Ransomware and other cyber threats are increasingly common. If you couldn’t make it to our webinar this week, check out this video to learn best practices to protect your organization from these threats. In this video you will: Understand the common types of attacks and where your organization might be vulnerable Review a recent clientRead more

We are thrilled to announce Kara Semon’s promotion to ARG’s Vice President of Client Experience. August 16, 2021 – ARG is pleased to announce the promotion of Kara Semon to Vice President of Client Experience. This move adds depth to the executive team in support of ARG’s three-pronged growth strategy, which includes expanding relationships withRead more

On June 24th, 2021, ARG celebrated its 30th year in business. Technology is a dynamic space, and we are humbled to not only survive this long but to be thriving. Over the years, ARG has consistently participated in Random Acts of Kindness so, it seemed fitting that in celebration of reaching this milestone we spendRead more

ARG has been named one of the Washington Post’s 2021 Top Workplaces in the Washington DC area, ranking 13th out of the 80 small businesses recognized. Over 3,500 organizations are invited to participate and the top 200 are recognized in the awards. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party surveyRead more

What to expect from RingCentral’s new desktop application in May. ARG’s mission is to protect clients from obsolescence by providing IT clarity. IT clarity doesn’t stop with identifying the right technology solution.  In addition to deployment and adoption support, ARG’s value realization process continues to educate clients on the features and benefits being rolled outRead more