Former Forrester principal global analyst Jay McBain joins Canalys

Former Forrester lead global analyst Jay McBain has confirmed he has left the US firm to join Singapore-HQ rival Canalys. McBain will be the channel analysis firm's chief analyst and lead Canalys' North America Research Program, while participating in wider worldwide research. "There is no doubt that Jay is both a thought leader and challenger in the field of channels and ecosystems," said Canalys VP Channels Alex Smith. "We are delighted to have Jay join our growing team of analysts...