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Canalys research shows PC shipments (excluding tablets) to the United States grew 7% year-on-year to 17.9 million units in Q3 2024. Notebooks drove this growth, with shipments up 9% annually. Looking ahead, the US PC market recovery is expected to continue, but at a slower rate than previously anticipated, due to weaker momentum in the Windows refresh cycle and headwinds related to …

CoroverAI, a leading conversational AI platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Persistent Systems, a global digital engineering firm, to deliver next-generation AI-powered conversational solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance customer engagement by integrating CoroverAI’s advanced conversational AI capabilities with Persistent Systems’ digital engineering expertise. The partnership will focus on developing and deploying generative AI (GenAI) solutions that provide more …

NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Hitesh Joshi as Director for Channels and Alliances for India and SAARC. Hitesh brings a wealth of expertise in hybrid cloud solutions, intelligent data management, and data center technologies and will play a crucial role in strengthening NetApp India’s channel ecosystem and driving partner growth across the region. With …

Delhi-based IT distribution leader Iris Global Services continues to set benchmarks by empowering its partners across diverse sectors. Its latest milestone involves supporting Nasik-based Omega Systems with HP, Acer, and Dell compute products worth Rs 50 crore for Maharashtra’s National Health Mission (NHM) project. Omega Systems, which specializes in IT system integration, achieved a turnover of Rs 113 crore under …

As the IT landscape continues to evolve, 2025 is set to usher in transformative trends within the partner ecosystem. These trends are driven by shifting customer expectations, technological advancements, and the increasing demand for sustainable, cost-effective solutions. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 IT partner trends shaping the future of the industry: 1. Cloud Cost Optimization Takes Center …

Redington Limited, a leading Indian integrated technology solutions provider and Fortune India 500 company, has announced a strategic agreement with Opengear, a global leader in secure and intelligent Out-of-Band management solutions. This partnership brings together Redington’s extensive distribution network and OpenGear’s innovative solutions to provide Indian businesses with cutting-edge technology and comprehensive services. The collaboration will cater to the growing …

In Q3 2024, the Indian PC market, comprising desktops, notebooks and tablets, recorded an impressive 12% year-on-year growth, with total shipments reaching 6.3 million units. This growth was primarily driven by a 49% increase in tablet shipments, which totaled 1.9 million units. Notebook shipments also saw steady growth, rising by 3% to 3.5 million units, while desktop shipments declined by 12%, …

Zoom has announced the availability of its Video SDK for resale and referral partners, enabling channel partners to integrate Zoom’s core communication technologies into their product offerings. The Zoom Video SDK is a fully programmable software development kit that allows developers to embed features such as video, audio, screen sharing, chat, and more into their own applications. This versatile SDK empowers industries such as …

As the global tech landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, 2025 is set to be a defining year for the partner ecosystem. Partners are poised to co-create with vendors, driving innovation, transformation, and growth across industries. This collaboration comes at a time when India is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the global shift, as businesses seek a “China+1” strategy to …

The Canalys Forum Asia Pacific 2024, held on December 4 in Bali, brought together the brightest minds and leaders of the channel ecosystem under the theme, “Embrace the Challenge, Drive the Change, Be the Champion.” This premier event set the stage for insights into the rapid evolution of technology and its implications for channel partners, especially as the world transitions …