channelcentral is thrilled to be included in Forrester’s Channel Software Tech Stack for 2019. The channel technology stack is a group of technologies that brands leverage to manage and improve their indirect sales processes and partner programs.
We’re delighted Forrester positions channelcentral in the Finance category. It is important to us that the Applications and Data Services we provide make a positive financial impact for our customers. We sit alongside some impressive names including Oracle, SAP and PROs. In addition we feel that we make a significant contribution to Channel Enablement and Data categories in the sector.
Jay McBain: Principal Analyst, Global Channels at Forrester is extremely active in promoting the Channel’s role in helping Manufacturers reach Consumers.
On Jay’s cool infographic there’s lots of information about the 106 Software Companies featured. https://go.forrester.com/blogs/channel-software-tech-stack-2019-infographic/
How does channelcentral compare?
- We’re one of 14 companies categorized as Finance.
- At 33 employees we’re below the average of <100 people. There are some very large organizations on the list.
- We’re one of the 23% of companies NOT headquartered in the US. Nearly a third are in California! So Silicon Valley is alive and kicking.
- At 11 years old we’re below the average company age of 19 years. However, that number is inflated by three companies that are >100 years old, including one from the nineteenth century.
- With all original owners in tact we have not been part of any M&A (Mergers and Acquisition) activity.
channelcentral fully respects all of the companies that made Forrester’s list. Some we compete with, others we complement. It’s quite astounding that so many people work to support Channel Business around the Globe. We also value the work of Jay McBain and the team at Forrester.
Forrester comments:
“The channel is growing significantly, and brands need advanced (and integrated) purpose-built tools based on the latest technologies such as cloud, mobility, social, predictive analytics, and big data.”
channelcentral feels well positioned to meet and exceed this requirement – our key strength is our expertise and ability to take complex data sets and provide user friendly tools that provide fast, accurate and relevant product and service quotations for Manufacturers, Resellers and Distributors in the IT Channel. channelcentral services enable companies in the IT Channel to become more efficient, profitable and easier to do business with.
Note: for disclosure channelcentral does not subscribe to Forrester’s services (at time of writing).
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