Worldwide Hardware Channel 2007 Top 10 Predictions: Industry Research Report

Worldwide Hardware Channel 2007 Top 10 Predictions

Published Date: February 2007

Published By: IDC

Page Count: 14

Order Code: R104-29615

Questions About This Report

E-mail a Colleague

Printable Page

Fax Your Order

Description

Table of Contents

Search Inside
this Report

Similar
Products

Table of Contents
Predictions
In This Study
Situation Overview
Future Outlook
Prediction #1: Solution Selling Will Continue to Grow as Hardware Margins Dissipate
Prediction #2: Both Vendors and Channel Partners Will Continue to Research and Invest in Managed Services
Prediction #3: Professional Services and Presales Consulting Will Continue to Migrate into the SMB, However Partners Will Be Slow to Begin Charging for Such Services
Prediction #4: The Number of Alliances Among Channel Partners Will Increase, and the Ability to Build and Manage These Alliances Will Become an Important Core Competency unto Itself
Prediction #5: Consolidation Will Continue with Vendors, the Partner Community, and Distributors
Prediction #6: Supplier-to-Partner Collaboration Will Gain More Momentum in APEJ
Prediction #7: Suppliers Will Continue to Increase Focus on SMBs
Prediction #8: Development of Network Applications Within the Channel Will Continue to Emerge
Prediction #9: Continuing Adoption of New Technology Will Offset Eroding Hardware Margins
Prediction #10: Suppliers and Distributors Will Continue to Drive More Leasing and Financing Targeted Toward Partners
Essential Guidance
Acquisition and Consolidation
Managed Services
SMB
Partner to Partner Networks
Emerging Technologies and Service Offerings
Learn More
Related Research
Synopsis

Similar Products

• BRIC India Executive Market Watch 2Q 2008

Published Oct 2008 by IDC

• BRIC Brazil Executive Market Watch 2Q 2008

Published Oct 2008 by IDC

• 2009 U.S. Office Equipment Wholesales Industry Report

Published Oct 2008 by Barnes Reports

• 2009 U.S. Computer & Equipment Wholesale Industry Report

Published Oct 2008 by Barnes Reports

• Plimsoll Analysis- Computer Hardware Distributors (UK)

Published Oct 2008 by Plimsoll Publishing Ltd.

• Computer Hardware