High hopes for 2004
Throughout the year, Computer Reseller News will be focusing on new and emerging markets to help resellers maximise their offerings.
While I may not be able to guarantee the happy bit, I can say with some certainty that by using the new digital content in CRN's e-books, our online services and the tried and trusted news content in the CRN print edition, you will be well-armed to achieve a prosperous new year.
As well as putting more relevant content onto the web site, such as the stand-alone Voice & Data and System Builder micro-sites, CRN will be extending its successful online services portal at www.crnservices.co.uk.
We now have nine services online that are designed to help you increase profitability, find new business and manage risk.
Find new business with a comprehensive Tenders service; look for product availability and stock at the Virtual Warehouse; manage risk with CreditlineDirect and get recurring revenue through our Leasing service.
This year, CRN will be unveiling more services and tools to help with profitability. In addition, CRN will be covering the hot topics and key drivers for growth next year, which will help resellers in forward planning.
CRN is also looking at hot new areas that will make a real impact in 2004. Analysts such as EuroLAN are reporting that traditional resellers are the drivers behind this growth, which looks set to ramp up this year.
The multifunction printer market looks like a compelling offering for resellers. In our story about the UK printer market you will see encouraging news about its adoption and the value for SMEs that move into this area.
Throughout the year, CRN will be focusing on new and emerging markets to help resellers maximise their offerings, as well as offer advice, tools and services to help get the most out of the market.
As usual, CRN will be running Masterclass roundtables and How To Sell supplements, and will be attending key trade shows such as CeBIT and CTS.
And finally, if you haven't already tried CRN in electronic format, register online at www.crn.vnunet.com to get a digital edition downloaded to your desktop.