Overview

The 8,600 computer and office equipment distributors in the US serve as middlemen between manufacturers and retailers/resellers and end-users. Major revenue categories include computers, computer peripheral devices, office equipment, and computer software. Office equipment includes copiers, point-of-sale terminals (POS), automated teller machines (ATMs), cash registers, mailing machines and check handling machines. Companies may also provide services, such as repair, maintenance, technical support, systems assembly, systems integration, and training.

Rapidly Changing Technology

The IT arena is characterized by rapid change in technology and evolving industry standards and product specification requirements.

Price-Based Competition

Intense price-based competition in the information technology products and services market creates consistent pressure on margins.