Technology distributors are an integral part of the tech value chain in Asia Pacific and command a key role in the partner ecosystem of most tech vendors. To assess the health of the tech industry in Asia Pacific, Forrester launched its Tech Distributor Business Confidence Index Survey in December 2012, covering key distributors across the major markets in Asia Pacific. This index aims to track the evolution of Asian tech distributor opinions on the current and future state of the economic environment as well as expected business performance and challenges.