Nebula Global Services Announces Associate Partnership of the 2026 IT Channel Oxygen 250 Report as Industry Enters “Outcome‑Driven Era”
Nebula Global Services today announced its role as associate partner of the 2026 IT Channel Oxygen 250 Report, marking the company’s third consecutive year supporting the industry‑defining publication created by Doug Woodburn and the IT Channel Oxygen team.
The 2026 edition captures a pivotal shift in the UK IT channel, revealing £26.7bn in combined revenues among the top 250 partners — a 7% increase year on year. While growth remains strong, the report highlights a fundamental evolution in how value is created across the channel.
This year’s findings make it clear: the channel is no longer powered by transactions, but by transformation, Success is becoming synonymous with the impact partners deliver, the trust they build, and the measurable outcomes they enable.
Five Forces Reshaping the IT Channel in 2026
The report identifies key trends accelerating change across the sector:
- Circular IT has shifted from an emerging idea to a fully commercialised driver of value.
- Sustainability now delivers both environmental responsibility and material revenue opportunity.
- Artificial Intelligence has moved firmly into real‑world application, transforming automation, service delivery, and customer experience.
- Recurring revenue models continue to strengthen partner resilience, predictability, and scalability.
- Leading organisations are increasingly turning knowledge and expertise into IP, creating scalable offerings that extend beyond traditional services.
Leadership Voices Signal a Unifying Theme
This year’s report features insights from executives across the channel, including leaders from Focus Group, Bechtle, Red Helix, Sword, Softcat, SCC, BCN, and others. Across these perspectives, a unifying message emerges: customers now prioritise partners that deliver long‑term outcomes, not one‑off solutions.
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Ross Teague, CEO at Nebula commented “This report isn’t just a list – it’s a snapshot of an industry that’s evolving faster than ever. The IT Channel is no longer about shifting boxes or chasing margins. It’s about creating outcomes that matter, building partnerships that last, and delivering experiences that customers trust.”
