The SLED channel has doubled in size over the last five years. The opportunity has outgrown the federal channel every year during that span. This is because the SLED market is less mature and less consolidated than the federal market, especially in smaller states by population. In 2025, the SLED channel grew 16.0% amid federal funding cuts and political tension, reaching $23.8 bn in revenue.
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2025 US State, Local, and Education (SLED) channel results and 2026 forecast
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Noah Dantes is a research manager for Omdia’s North American channels analysis team. He leads Omdia’s public sector channel research and advises clients on their go-to-market and partner strategies. He is also a regular contributor to custom consulting engagements.
Noah joined Omdia through the acquisition of Canalys. Prior to Canalys, Noah worked at HP. Both roles were key in shaping his understanding of the technology market.
Originally from Half Moon Bay, California, Noah holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Willamette University.
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