正式启动：2025年云渠道领导力矩阵的评选活动

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 Canalys (now part of Omdia) Cloud Channel Leadership Matrix evaluation has officially launched, incorporating AI ecosystem competitiveness for the first time to help identify leading vendors with technological and ecological synergy capabilities [1][4]. Group 1: Evaluation Process - The evaluation focuses on the development of cloud vendors' partner ecosystems in mainland China, assessing factors such as channel strategy, partner programs, and partner engagement [4]. - Feedback from partners is a critical component of the evaluation, which combines partner input, vendor channel performance, and assessments from Canalys analysts to identify outstanding vendors in channel ecosystem development over the past 12 months [4]. - The evaluation will categorize vendors into four groups: Champions, Contenders, Scalers, and Foundations, based on their channel management performance and industry standing [4]. Group 2: Participation and Impact - Participation in the evaluation will provide valuable insights and improvement directions for vendors, with feedback collection concluding on August 15 [2]. - The results will significantly influence the upcoming report titled "2025 China Cloud Channel Leadership Matrix," set to be released in September [2]. Group 3: Company Background - Canalys (now part of Omdia) is a leading independent technology market analysis firm focused on channel-centric insights, helping clients navigate the future of the tech industry and develop innovative business models [8]. - The firm has been providing market analysis and customized solutions for 25 years, covering emerging technologies, enterprise tech, mobile tech, and smart tech, with a strong emphasis on channel understanding [8].