We've posted our annual look at new technology vendors on the hunt for channel partners. Why should solution providers take a chance with a new vendor? In Finding Growth With Emerging Vendors Steven Burke reports:

"Solution providers say emerging vendors across the board... are delivering hands-down greater return on investment for them and their customers. They say emerging vendors are more channel-friendly... and provide better technical support and service... Not only that, they say they are able to get to developers and make product changes that benefit their clients."

But where to start? Online now, you'll find 140 new companies listed in our Emerging Vendors Directory including a breakdown by technology sector; complete details about each of them in our Databank of Emerging Vendors, along with an Advanced Search to help you sort out the list in even more detail.

In addition, you'll find slide show profiles of many of the top emerging vendors in a number of technologies, including Software, Virtualization, Hardware, Storage, Networking and Security, along with the indespensible guide to the Coolest Emerging Vendors.

Get to know them. They may be helping you advance your business before you know it.