The map is a comprehensive resource that visually categorizes industry vendors by product specialty, providing a quick glimpse into the vast marketplace. With over 700 logos from 600 vendors, the map highlights the cybersecurity category as the largest and most complex. The purpose of the map is to help MSPs identify potential solutions for their problems and discover new options they may not have considered before. As we head into 2024, this map serves as a visual guide for MSPs to assess their current technology stack and identify any gaps or opportunities for improvement.

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Some of the key features of the 2023 Channel Technology Map include: 

• Comprehensive Vendor Categorization: The map categorizes vendors by product specialty, providing an organized and accessible view of the entire IT channel landscape. 
• Powered by Real Insights from Real MSPs: The map is powered by insights derived from more than 3,000 MSP reviews, offering a high-level but comprehensive overview of the entire IT channel landscape. 
• Vast Scope: If printed in full scale, the map would stretch an impressive 8 feet by 10 feet, underscoring the vast scope of the global IT channel it encompasses. 
• Valuable Resource: It is designed to be an indispensable tool for MSPs and vendors, offering a bird's-eye view of the intricate IT channel landscape. 
• Showcasing Areas of Growth: The map highlights areas of growth and innovation, helping IT professionals stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving IT channel landscape. 
• Community-Driven Initiative: The map is an ongoing, community-driven initiative, continuously updated to reflect changes in technology and the IT channel.

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