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    Cloud Waste Reversed Cloud Waste Reversed Course in 2026: Why 29 Percent of Cloud Spend Now Delivers No Value

    For five straight years, the cloud waste story had a reassuring shape. Organizations built FinOps teams, adopted tagging discipline, negotiated commitments, and the share of cloud spending that...

    Michael Dietze
    Michael Dietze
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    Fractional CRO Success: Scaling Revenue Without Adding Executive Overhead

    The chief revenue officer is the most expensive seat a mid-market CEO fills and the one most likely to be empty again within two years. Analysis of compensation data across 14,000 executives puts...

    John Manganiello
    John Manganiello
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    What Our Inc. 5000 Recognition Reveals About the Future of Technology Advisory for Private Equity and Regulated Industries

    Accelerate Partners was recently named No. 1,131 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies.1 It is a meaningful milestone for our team, but the...

    JP Panzica
    JP Panzica
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    Cloud Waste Reversed Cloud Waste Reversed Course in 2026: Why 29 Percent of Cloud Spend Now Delivers No Value

    Fractional CRO Success: Scaling Revenue Without Adding Executive Overhead

    What Our Inc. 5000 Recognition Reveals About the Future of Technology Advisory for Private Equity and Regulated Industries

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    Michael Dietze

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    Michael Dietze is a Managing Partner at Accelerate Partners, bringing over 25 years of experience as a performance-focused operating executive in managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity solutions. As a supplier-agnostic trusted advisor, he guides Accelerate Partners' clients through the evolving technology landscape, ensuring they receive solutions that perfectly align with their budget and goals.  Most recently, Mike served as VP of Channel Sales at Thrive and Director of Channel Alliances at TierPoint, showcasing his deep understanding of leading technology providers. He has a proven track record as a former Sales Leader for private equity-backed managed service and data center providers. Mike's excellent negotiating skills ensure his clients gain access to the best-in-class technology that drives real business outcomes and maximizes ROI. His expertise spans Managed IT, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, M365/Azure, Financial Services, Private Equity Advisory, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance.