VARs want 'SuperVADs' with tech and sales skills

Sam Trendall
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Research from Exclusive Networks suggests the idea of a VAD is dying out as resellers want much more than just credit and logistics

Resellers are placing far more importance on finding distribution partners with high levels of pre- and post-sales and technical expertise, rather than simply credit and logistical strength, resear...

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