As the region with the largest share of global tech spend, North America—including the United States and Canada—is a critical geo for tech vendors to nail down. Competing in this region means you must operate at economies of scale to afford competitive price points and offer solutions that meet needs both broad and niche. With nearly 20 cents of every global dollar spent on tech moving through North America’s indirect channels, achieving and maintaining desired performance levels here requires a balance of vendor-direct and ecosystem sales.
From a usability perspective, a more narrowly defined industry scope means less “noise” in the data, increasing the ability to find relevant information while decreasing the time it takes to do so. With less time spent in analysis, there is more time for execution.
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