Paul Edwards

Canada, Toronto

Research Director, Software Channels & Ecosystems at International Data Corporation (IDC)

IT channel analyst focused on the inner workings of partner relationships and their impact on solution sales and customer value.

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Articles

Featured by Brew Markets - Stay tuned for a huge cable deal

3 weeks ago | stax.com | Palash Misra |Andrew Keller |Paul Edwards |Vince Zosa

Two major cable companies are merging to better compete with wireless internet and streaming competitors. Don't touch that dial—two of the biggest cable providers in the country are joining forces to form a TV & internet provider powerhouse. Charter Communications has agreed to buy privately-owned Cox Communications in a $34.5 billion deal.
Global Partner Survey, 2024: An Aggregate View of Partner Businesses and Viewpoints Across North America, Latin America, EMEA, and Asia/Pacific

Mar 25, 2025 | idc.com | Josh Budd |Jeff Newton |Andreas Storz |Danielle Ibran |Sheena Wee |Cindy Xin | +4 more

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Software Ecosystem Partners with AI Maturity Will Accelerate Growth

Feb 5, 2025 | idc.com | Paul Edwards

target audience: TECH SUPPLIER Publication date: Feb 2025 - Document type: IDC Survey Spotlight - Doc Document number: # US53158125 Content 2 slides Get More When you purchase this document, the purchase price can be applied to the cost of an annual subscription, giving you access to more research for your investment.
North America Partner Landscape, 2024: Vendor Affiliations, Cloud Environments, Marketplaces, and Distribution

Feb 4, 2025 | idc.com | Brendan Rouse |Steve White |Paul Edwards |Jeff Newton

IDC Products & Services Research Current: North America Partner Landscape, 2024: Vendor Affiliations, Cloud Environments, Marketplaces, and Distribution target audience: TECH SUPPLIER Publication date: Feb 2025 - Document type: IDC Survey - Doc Document number: # US53163225 North America Partner Landscape, 2024: Vendor Affiliations, Cloud Environments, Marketplaces, and Distribution Content Get More When you purchase this document, the purchase price can be applied to the cost of an annual...
Partner Pulse, 2025 - Perspectives on AI, Business Performance, Marketplaces, and Vendor Requirements

Feb 3, 2025 | idc.com | Paul Edwards

This IDC Survey presentation provides insight into the partner ecosystem, with perspectives on partner AI engagement and maturity, business performance, marketplace usage, and requirements of vendors. This content was presented virtually at the General Session of the Software Channel Leadership Council on December 12, 2024.
North America Partner Landscape, 2024: Partner View of AI/Gen AI

Jan 23, 2025 | idc.com | Brendan Rouse |Paul Edwards |Jeff Newton |Steve White

target audience: TECH SUPPLIER Publication date: Jan 2025 - Document type: IDC Survey - Doc Document number: # US53106625 Content 28 slides Get More When you purchase this document, the purchase price can be applied to the cost of an annual subscription, giving you access to more research for your investment. Related Links Web Rights Referencing Documents Do you have questions about this document or available subscriptions?
North America Partner Landscape, 2024: Partner Operations and Business Outlook

Jan 10, 2025 | idc.com | Brendan Rouse |Steve White |Paul Edwards |Jeff Newton

target audience: TECH SUPPLIER Publication date: Jan 2025 - Document type: IDC Survey - Doc Document number: # US52763224 Content 31 slides Get More When you purchase this document, the purchase price can be applied to the cost of an annual subscription, giving you access to more research for your investment.
Cisco Partner Summit: Forward as One

Dec 10, 2024 | idc.com | Jeff Newton |Danielle Ibran |Steve White |Paul Edwards

target audience: TECH SUPPLIER Publication date: Dec 2024 - Document type: Market Perspective - Doc Document number: # US52755624 Content Table of Contents (11 pages) Get More When you purchase this document, the purchase price can be applied to the cost of an annual subscription, giving you access to more research for your investment.
North America Public SaaS and Public PaaS Channel Forecast, 2024-2028

Sep 30, 2024 | idc.com | Paul Edwards |Brendan Rouse

target audience: TECH SUPPLIER Publication date: Sep 2024 - Document type: Market Forecast - Doc Document number: # US52600424 Content Table of Contents (12 pages) Get More When you purchase this document, the purchase price can be applied to the cost of an annual subscription, giving you access to more research for your investment.
AWS Marketplace and Build Partner GTM Success

Sep 18, 2024 | idc.com | Paul Edwards

target audience: TECH SUPPLIER Publication date: Sep 2024 - Document type: Market Perspective - Doc Document number: # US52570524 Content Table of Contents (6 pages) Get More When you purchase this document, the purchase price can be applied to the cost of an annual subscription, giving you access to more research for your investment.