Canalys Insights

Ben Caddy

Canalys unveils 2023’s vendor Champions in the Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix

Market

Three vendors have been crowned Champions in the 2023 Canalys Global Sustainable Ecosystems Leadership Matrix: HP, Lenovo and Schneider Electric. Read Article

02 Oct 2023

Amber Liu

Huawei’s IoT Ambition

Technology,Unified Communications

Huawei’s smartphone shipment has been severely restrained in the past three years. However, its market share of ecosystem devices achieved growth against an ebbing tide in mainland China. How can Huawei build competitive barriers for its ecosystem to hamper other players? And what insights can Huawei's story offer for building a comprehensive ecosystem? Read Article

28 Sep 2023

Nurul Salleh

Charting new waters in the Canalys Forum APAC’s record-breaking year

Canalys Forums

The Canalys Forum APAC is not just about making an appearance, it’s about making waves! This year’s forum promises to create ripples throughout the APAC region, building impactful connections and generating influential insights. Read Article

25 Sep 2023

Kieren Jessop

AI-capable PCs will transform the way we work

Market,PC

A new generation of AI-enabled PCs will transform the way we work, enabling people to supercharge their productivity and unleash their creativity. Read Article

19 Sep 2023

Ben Yeh

Canalys projects 60% of PCs shipped in 2027 will be AI-capable

Market,PC

The boom in generative AI was a watershed moment for the technology industry. PCs are the central tool with which businesses and consumers approach modern productivity and leisure, and they are now set to undergo a significant transformation in both hardware and software capability to enable the next wave of large-scale AI usage. Under an initial definition, Canalys expects a rapid trajectory for the penetration of AI-capable PCs into the market over the next four years. Read Article

18 Sep 2023

Peter Bryant

Services offerings: the key to channel resilience in North America

Market,Technology,Channels

The North American channel faces economic challenges and revenue pressures, and hence, leading partners are to prioritize diversifying their offerings. Despite pessimism, partners in North America expect growth in services revenue, particularly in professional services and managed services. For those looking to acquire, trends include a focus on services, cybersecurity and cloud offerings, while market consolidation is emerging. Challenges in establishing service capabilities persist, but partners who broaden their capabilities can protect themselves against economic shocks and access a larger market. Read Article

01 Sep 2023

Lisa Lawson

Generative AI will be a US$158.6 billion opportunity for the channel ecosystem by 2028

Technology,Channels

Generative AI presents a significant opportunity for channel partners to unlock new revenue streams and drive operational efficiencies. With an expected growth of US$158.6 billion by 2028, channel partners can capitalize on this opportunity by offering AI services, developing AI software, offering advanced data services, and reselling, co-selling and upselling AI products with services around them. While these services may generate billions for the industry, GSIs and ISVs are best positioned today to tap into this revenue opportunity, while all channel partners can improve productivity and offerings by adopting Gen AI internally. To succeed in this rapidly evolving market, channel partners should determine their AI strategy and invest in strategic AI partnerships. Read Article

28 Aug 2023

Manish Pravinkumar

Emerging smartphone market in Iraq: unlocking opportunities for brands

Market,Smartphone

Iraq's abundant oil reserves and young population create a favorable environment for vendors looking to tap into the smartphone market. Building strong relationships throughout the distribution value chain remains critical for vendors to gain market share. Read Article

21 Aug 2023

Jason Low

Unleashing the power of Chinese EVs in the global market

Market,Technology,Automotive

The rise of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) is reshaping the global automotive industry, challenging established automakers and redefining consumer perceptions of Chinese automobiles. This blog explores the impact of Chinese EV expansion on the global market, technological advancements, strategic partnerships and the role of Chinese automakers in driving a sustainable future. Read Article

31 Jul 2023

Robin Ody

Canalys Leadership Matrix - managed backup and disaster recovery 2023

Technology

Seven vendors have been crowned Champions in the 2023 Canalys managed backup and disaster recovery (BDR) Leadership Matrix: Acronis, Arcserve, Barracuda, Commvault, Datto, N-able and Veeam. Read Article

31 Jul 2023

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