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Podcast: Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights
Episode: Channel's Future Outlook: Optimism & Growth, Shadow IT and Shrinkflation, AI PCs and Cybersecurity
Description: According to the Q1 2024 Channel Futures Market Outlook Survey, 90% of partners are optimistic about growth in 2024, indicating a positive outlook for the channel economy. Managed service providers (MSPs) are particularly optimistic, with 79% of respondents believing that the channel economy is good or excellent, contrasting with the overall US economy where only 44% share a positive view.The survey also shows that most MSPs reported slight increases in total revenue, recurring revenue, and profit in the first quarter of 2024. AI services like chatbots and AI-powered cybersecurity were identified as the top sector for adding vendors, signaling a growing interest...