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  • Ben Caddy

    Canalys 2023 sustainability survey: rounding up trends in the circular economy

    Market
    The results of Canalys’ 2023 sustainability survey are in, revealing the channel’s current outlook on the circular economy, which continues to grow despite a set of persistent challenges. Read Article
    • 12 Jun 2023

  • Jason Low

    Time for change in India’s smart wearable market

    Technology,Wearable Band
    India’s basic watch market has experienced extraordinary growth, driven by consumers’ huge appetite for affordable technology and vendors’ aggressive pricing strategies. But Canalys warns that vendors must differentiate their brands and models, push technological boundaries, focus on creating useful consumer technologies and be aware of the environmental impact of short product lifecycles to sustain their businesses in the long term. Read Article
    • 08 Jun 2023

  • Gemma Edwards

    APAC channel optimistic as Canalys Forums 2023 gather pace

    Canalys Forums,Channels
    Canalys Forums APAC is preparing for its December 2023 event in Bangkok with a focus on growth opportunities in managed services, cybersecurity, XaaS and cloud solutions. Leading industry distributors and tech vendors have confirmed their attendance, highlighting the value and impact of this annual gathering on the APAC tech channels landscape. Read Article
    • 07 Jun 2023

  • Ben Yeh

    Computex 2023: spotlight on generative AI

    Technology
    In the first Computex since Taiwan's lockdown lifted, generative AI and related hardware took center stage. Gaming drew significant interest, while autonomous driving and mainstream PCs saw less attention. Read Article
    • 06 Jun 2023

  • Matthew Ball

    Canalys Forums 2023: Generative AI is a game-changer in the cybersecurity ecosystem

    Technology,Canalys Forums,Channels,Security
    Generative AI is set to transform the cybersecurity market, bringing both opportunities and challenges. While it promises to augment cybersecurity operations and streamline processes, its use by threat actors for malicious purposes raises concerns about data privacy, intellectual property infringement and the potential for new threat actors to emerge. Read Article
    • 06 Jun 2023

  • Rachel Brindley

    Sustainability in the channel – a deep dive into Canalys’ 2023 global sustainability survey

    Canalys Forums,Channels
    In our survey of over 500 channel partners in 76 countries, we found that sustainability remains a high priority for many, with EMEA leading the charge and the circular economy gradually gaining traction. Read Article
    • 05 Jun 2023

  • Gemma Edwards

    Big insights, big plans and big vendors for channel opportunities in 2023

    Canalys Forums,Channels,Partner Program
    Explore the top priorities for channel partners around the world. We’ll dive deeper into these topics with world-class analysts alongside an impressive line-up of technology vendors and the channel community at the Canalys Forums 2023. Read Article
    • 23 May 2023

  • Nicole Peng

    How smartphone vendors can position themselves for market recovery in 2023

    Market,Smartphone
    The smartphone market has faced numerous challenges in recent years due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and currency fluctuations. But positive signs are emerging, including returning inventory levels and normalizing component costs. Vendors should focus on diversifying their market portfolios, building local partnerships and embracing significant global trends, such as sustainability and data privacy, to succeed in the long term. Read Article
    • 22 May 2023

  • Alex Smith

    Partners are ready to capture AI opportunities

    Market,Technology,Canalys Forums,Channels
    A Canalys poll reveals that 41% of partners are now optimistic about the opportunities associated with AI, indicating a significant shift in momentum and an increase in optimism within the partner community. Vendors need to focus on partners building service practices around AI and engaging with marketing and sales collateral that focuses on AI. In contrast, negative partners need dialogue and education to address concerns about fear, complexity and assumptions. Read Article
    • 18 May 2023

  • Jay McBain

    The top 218 industry events for MSPs, VARs and tech channel professionals

    Canalys Forums,Channels
    Learn why 77% of channel and partnership professionals prefer in-person events and discover the benefits of attending such events, including better networking opportunities, increased engagement and a more immersive experience. As the event industry recovers from the pandemic, hybrid events are the latest trend, while vendors and distributors plan to allocate 31.6% of their marketing budgets to attending trade shows in 2023. Explore the top 218 industry events for MSPs, VARs and tech channel professionals. Read Article
    • 18 May 2023