What challenges will the channel face by 2020?

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Hear from a panel of industry experts on some of the main threats and issues facing the IT channel over the next four years

CRN, in partnership with Agilitas, recently held an event entitled The European Channel in 2020, looking at some of the main issues facing the channel over the next four years. 

In this panel debate from the event, chaired by CRN's editorial director Sara Yirrell, hear from some industry stalwarts: Tom Kelly, chairman of Agilitas; Barrie Desmond, COO of Exclusive; Richard Lockey, UK managing director of Crayon; and Shaun Lynn, CEO of Agilitas on key areas such as the threat from vendors, the need for collaboration, the growing demands of customers, Brexit, and much more. 

There are no punches pulled in some of the comments, so it is well worth a look. 

A report is also available, containing exclusive research on what the channel thinks are the biggest issues it will face over the next four years along with a rundown of the most important and thought-provoking points from all the speakers at the event. 

To download the report, click here.

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