Channel Insider: Partner POV

How Leasing Helps Channel Partners Win Bigger Deals


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Episode timestamps

00:00 — Introduction to leasing, financing, and device lifecycle management

01:06 — What CHG-MERIDIAN does and how it supports channel partners
02:43 — CHG-MERIDIAN’s global footprint
03:59 — Why partners should rethink leasing as a strategic sales tool
05:46 — Which channel partners benefit from leasing and lifecycle services
06:54 — CapEx vs. OpEx amid tighter IT budgets
08:23 — How lifecycle services help mid-market partners compete for larger deals
09:30 — Managing devices across countries and regions
11:01 — Turning hardware refresh cycles into long-term customer relationships
12:57 — Device disposal, data leakage, and enterprise security risks
14:35 — Missed partner opportunities in financing and lifecycle services
16:12 — The rise of device-as-a-service and its impact on the channel
17:46 — Partner success stories with leasing and lifecycle services
19:37 — Biggest untapped 2026 opportunity for channel partners
21:01 — Why economic volatility makes flexible financing more important
22:22 — Where partners and viewers can learn more
23:04 — Closing thoughts and where to watch or listen

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Channel Insider: Partner POVBy Channel Insider, Katie Bavoso, TechnologyAdvice