Penton Technology's The VAR Guy Unveils the Top 50 Channel Influencers List

NEW YORK, April 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Penton Technology group has announced the results of its inaugural The VAR Guy's Top 50 Channel Influencers list, recognizing the best and brightest in the solution provider channel. 

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The VAR Guy's Top 50 Channel Influencers list is based on a global survey of The VAR Guy site readers conducted in the first half of 2015. The VAR Guy editorial staff, led by Charlene O'Hanlon, also weighed in with nominations, based on the team's daily coverage of the solution provider channel. The resulting Top 50 Channel Influencers coverage represents experts from all corners of the channel, from channel chiefs to sales coaches and more.

"This is the first time The VAR Guy has recognized those men and women who have an impact on and effect change in the channel," said Charlene O'Hanlon, Senior Executive Editor and Content Director of The VAR Guy. "We are proud to unveil this year's list, which truly exemplifies some of the best the channel has to offer."

"This is an extraordinary time for the channel as solution providers and vendors alike adapt their growth strategies for the changing market," Marcia Parker, Executive Director, Penton Technology. "There's a lot to learn from these industry leaders."

The VAR Guy is the leading destination for the latest news, trends, research, commentary and expert advice, on what's next in the IT channel. The VAR Guy features a unique community where VARs, IT solution providers and other members of the channel community can discuss partner programs, go-to-market strategies and other topics openly and honestly. Our insightful, anonymous blogger, The VAR Guy, moderates all of our comments and dialogue.

Find out more at http://www.thevarguy.com.

For additional questions, please contact:
Charlene O'Hanlon
[email protected]

About Penton Technology

Our seasoned journalists and network of industry experts and thought leaders are dedicated to helping our audience of more than 2.7 million professionals do their jobs well every day. Together Windows IT Pro, Windows Supersite, SQL Server Pro, Share Point Pro, Dev Pro Connections, Data Center Warehouse and myITforum arm IT professionals and developers with the latest news, reviews, expert how-to content, advice, insights and community about Microsoft's evolving ecosystem. Our Channel properties, The VAR Guy, MSPmentor and Talkin' Cloud, cover the latest news, expert advice, insights and business strategies that solution and service providers need to serve the enterprise, mid markets and small businesses. 

Penton Tech also offers a host of premier networking and professional development opportunities, including conferences and events and online learning, as well as custom content marketing services and advertising solutions for the industry.

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Penton drives performance for more than sixteen million professionals each and every day. They rely on us to deliver: Insights, information & workflow tools to inform critical business decisions; networking & community to engage them with industry peers & partners; and data & marketing services to advance their business performance & deliver ROI.

Penton is a growth company with a track-record of strong performance and success and is backed by its co-owners: MidOcean Partners and U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP.

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