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Canalys was established in September 1998 with a vision from its founders to bridge the gap for channel-focused IT research in the market. 25 years into this vision, our commitment to being channel-centric and providing accurate and timely data to the technology industry has remained steadfast.
Canalys, now part of Omdia, is a leading global technology market analyst firm with a distinct channel focus. We deliver channels and tech analysis, data and events to ensure tech industry vendors and service providers overachieve.
Since 1998 we have grown to become world renowned for our research in technology channels and smartphones. We provide vendors with subscription services and projects in Channels, Enterprise and Emerging Tech and Mobility. We also host the best and largest independent channels events in APAC, EMEA and North America.
To ensure global reach, Canalys established its headquarters in Singapore in 2006, followed by offices in the US, Mainland China, and India. Today, Canalys proudly operates as an integrated global team, equipping them to gain holistic insights and new perspectives. The amalgamation of local with global enables Canalys’ colleagues to support our clients for all their needs.
The team at Canalys bring with them many years of experience as advisors to the IT and high-technology sectors. Combined with the company's culture of responsiveness to the rapidly changing needs of this dynamic industry this ensures that, in both content and delivery, Canalys provides an exceptional service compared to other industry analyst firms. Our research on channels, our digital team and our client tools set us apart.
Canalys Forums
The Canalys Forums are the most important, independent event for the IT channel in APAC, EMEA and North America. Our unique relationship with several thousand partners forms the basis. Using our superior technology and experiences these events bring together major technology vendors, distributors and resellers to discuss industry trends, forge new business relationships and create sales opportunities.
Candefero - Canalys' channels community hub
Authorized channel partners can join Candefero, which gives the opportunity to provide feedback directly to global channel leaders through sentiment trackers, polls and opinion surveys. This knowledge sharing from the channel partners is fed into the research provided in Canalys’ services and consulting.
Canalys has become a global leader in market intelligence, research analysis, events, and consulting services. The company now has offices on four continents and a diverse workforce of over 100 professionals. Since its onset, over half the company has been powered through by women - unusual for the tech industry. Canalys has consistently embraced diversity and inclusion of people, thoughts and equal opportunity as its core value.
Canalys joined forces with Informa TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) in 2024, providing clients with an unmatched ability to reach and influence their target audiences.
Our offices
Canalys now spans four continents with five offices and employs over 100 people.
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Singapore
China
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India
Our team
Our team members come from different cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic groups—we at Canalys value the advancement, growth, and leadership of people from all walks of life. We strongly believe in the importance of building a dynamic workforce.