How the cloud is disrupting the software-distribution channel

Specialization, consolidation and cross-border partnering all matter when it comes to the future sales channel and the cloud.

To date, the IT industry has leveraged an indirect sales channel made up of distributors, resellers and system integrators to sell and market its hardware and software products. But the continued popularity of the cloud in enterprises, governments and small and medium businesses is changing this market, and in the process disrupting the business model of the channel. Much hype surrounds this sector, which now must find new ways of capturing opportunity in the cloud.

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