Read about what the CIOs have in mind for the year 2009. Check out what would be the spending trends on the IT infrastructure in various verticals like BFSI, FMCG, Government, IT/ITes, Manufacturing, Pharma, Services and Utilities.

The CRN Channel Champions survey was put together to provide a definitive index of plotting channel satisfaction in the country. The US edition of CRN has been conducting the survey for over 18 years now. While the basic methodology comes from CRN US, we have customized it to factor in local market dynamics and ground realities. The main objective of the entire exercise is to lend a voice to channel perception and experience in dealing with vendors who drive their business. At the same time, the survey aims to provide vendors a neutral view on channel expectations and how well they are managing channels and helping them grow.

CRN's annual Leadership Summit started with a great bang in Goa with participation from over 120 of the India 's leading channel companies from leading cities. Held between May 21 - 24, 2009 at the picturesque Goa Marriot Resort overlooking the ocean, the 3-day Summit had a heady mix of knowledge sharing, peer networking, emerging technology exhibits and last but not the least, the presentation ceremony of the eighth edition of CRN Xcellence Awards that recognized several leading companies for their business leadership and innovation.