Jay McBain’s 2025 Predictions on Ultimate Partner®
I invited Jay McBain back to the Boca Raton Studio to kick off the new year with the trends we can expect in 2025. Any episode with Jay is a must-listen Ultimate Partner Episode. This is Jay’s 6th Episode appearance on Ultimate Partner, putting him in rarified air.
In this episode, Jay and I discuss the trends we have seen this first half of the decade and what we can expect as we kick off the second half of the decade and the second quarter of the century.
About Jay– Jay McBain is a renowned thought leader in the global channel, recognized as Channel Influencer of the Year by Channel Partners Magazine and featured in Business Review’s Top 40 Under Forty, along with numerous top influencer lists. With a 30-year career in executive roles at IBM, Lenovo, ChannelEyes, and Forrester, he is a sought-after expert on industry insights and future trends. Currently, Jay is the chief analyst at Canalys, a leading firm specializing in channels, partnerships, alliances, and ecosystems.
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Technology Spending by CMOs: Marketing leaders in mid-sized companies often outspend CIOs on technology, emphasizing the shift of marketing into a science-driven field.
Partner Influence in Customer Decisions: Partners play a pivotal role in 96% of sales decisions, owning or influencing most of the 28 key customer decision moments.
Ecosystem Evolution to Platforms: The concept of business ecosystems has shifted towards platforms, which emphasize gravity, integration, and partnerships to attract services and technologies.
Integration-First Buying Behavior: Modern buyers prioritize integration and compatibility, often selecting products based on how well they fit within their existing technology stacks.
Cloud Era Disruption: The cloud revolution has led to significant turnover in the Fortune 500, with 52% of companies from 20 years ago no longer existing and similar shifts expected in the next two decades.
Importance of Hybrid and Edge Computing: With 83% of business data still on-premises, hybrid and edge computing present vast opportunities for partner channels to thrive.
AI’s Early Impact and Future Potential: The AI boom, led by companies like NVIDIA and OpenAI, is still in its infancy, with hybrid and edge solutions further driving innovation and market
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider knowledge from industry leaders shaping tomorrow’s digital world. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation that could redefine your business strategy!
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Hosted by Vince Menzione, a seasoned technology industry sales and partner executive, Ultimate Guide to Partnering® is a resource for professionals navigating the complex world of business alliances. This podcast digs into the strategies, stories, and shifting dynamics that define successful partnerships, particularly within the fast-moving tech sector. Each conversation moves beyond theory to deliver practical insights you can apply directly to your own channel programs, alliance models, and go-to-market efforts. You’ll hear from leaders who have built and scaled partner ecosystems, discussing everything from foundational relationship-building to the nuances of co-selling and navigating the constant wave of new technologies. The focus is on actionable intelligence-how to identify the right partners, structure mutually beneficial agreements, and create revenue engines that endure. It’s a deep dive into the business and marketing mechanics behind thriving collaborations, framed by news and trends that impact the landscape. For anyone involved in partnership roles, from managers to executives, this podcast serves as a regular source of clarity and direction, empowering partners to thrive during this time of rapid transformation. Tune in for candid discussions that cut through the noise and get to the core of what makes modern partnering work.
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