Channel Conference 2011: Session 7: Changing face of channel investment

Dominic Webb, consulting director, Western Europe Channels at IDC shares his thoughts on the changing channel landscape

2010 saw a 66 per cent year-on-year increase in UK based M&A technology activity, and this trend has shown no sign of slowing in 2011.

What can the Channel expect for the rest of 2011 and into 2012?

What are the factors driving this M&A trend, and where is it focused?

Who is doing the acquiring?

Is this level of investment and movement sustainable?

Find out in this fascinating final presentation from the CRN Channel Conference.