Asia Pacific's channel landscape continues to mature and shine but its road has not been without its share of thorns. Gone are the days when channel strategies were a ‘one size fits all'. Channel strategies are no longer a short-term plan, but a long-term vision.

The Internet-based business network XING has become one of the most popular global online hubs for business people. Professionals use it to find new business contacts or partners for professional cooperation, to broaden their presence in new national and international markets, to maintain existing professional relationships and re-discover old contacts.