CRN Q&A: Distribution in a changing channel

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SDG's EMEA managing director Paul Eccleston chats to CRN editor Sara Yirrell about the role of distribution

There is no doubt the channel landscape is changing, with the cloud beginning to dominate every conversation.

Find out in this short Q&A how SDG is staying ahead of the competition and what Paul Eccleston believes is the main role of a distributor in the current climate.

Other issues discussed include the challenges facing resellers due to constant technological shifts and what resellers should expect from their distribution partner.

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