Tim Shepherd

Canalys Ltd. is a technology market analyst firm that specializes in providing channels and tech analysis, data, and events to ensure businesses overachieve. The company is based in Reading, UK, and has subsidiaries in Singapore and the United States. The British company provides vendors with subscription services and projects in channels, enterprise and emerging tech, and mobility. Canalys also hosts the largest independent channels events in EMEA and LATAM. With offices and team members in North America, Europe, and Asia, Canalys has years of experience in channels analysis, partner program assessments, and market-sizing projects. The company gathers data and feedback from its community of channel partners, Candefero, and uses ongoing tracking data and forecasts to enrich its research and understanding of new markets. Founded in 1998, Canalys has grown to become world-renowned for its research in technology channels and smartphones. The company was founded in 1998 by Chris Jones, Alessandra Fitzpatrick, and Steve Brazier has been the CEO of the company since its inception.