Infor Channel

What Infor Channel does

Infor Channel is a Brazilian trade media publication focused on the Technology, Information, and Communications (TIC) sector, operated by Editora Mais Energia and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil. The company delivers technology news, market intelligence, and industry analysis to technology professionals, IT decision-makers, manufacturers, distributors, resellers, integrators, and VARs across the Brazilian TIC ecosystem. Its core products include a monthly digital magazine (Revista Digital Infor Channel) available in Portuguese and Spanish, bimonthly printed editions, the Inforchannel Play video platform featuring weekly news summaries and executive interviews, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and a weekly email newsletter.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring subscriptions (monthly at R$12.70, semi-annual at R$66.00, and annual at R$86.90) for premium digital content and printed editions; advertising and sponsorships from technology vendors; and events and award programs led by the flagship Prêmio Destaques de TIC, which in its 2025 edition received over 530,000 votes across 53 categories and is now in its 9th edition for 2026 with the addition of a sustainability/ESG category. The publication maintains strategic partnerships with industry associations Abes and Abradisti and counts AMD, Ingram Micro, Context, FS Rental, Fagundez Distribuição, and WDC Networks among its award sponsors. Editorial leadership rests with Executive Director Hicham Ibraim. The publication has expanded into the wider Latin American market through a Spanish-language digital magazine edition.

Name

Infor Channel

Legal name

Editora Mais Energia

Website

https://inforchannel.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Infor Channel is a Brazilian trade media publication covering the TIC (Technology, Information, and Communications) market, delivering a monthly digital magazine, print editions, video content, and the Prêmio Destaques de TIC award program to technology professionals, manufacturers, and distributors across Brazil and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Technology Media

NAICS

Information (51), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer News & Digital Newsrooms (Web/App-First) (MPAJADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

News & Content Aggregation Portals (BPAMAAAI), News & Current Affairs Aggregators (MPACAKAA), News Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAF)

Keywords

• Technology trade media
• Digital publishing
• Industry news coverage
• Trade award programs
• B2B media

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Digital and Print Subscriptions: Monthly, semi-annual, and annual subscription plans providing unlimited access to premium digital content, exclusive articles, and printed magazine editions (3 or 6 bimonthly printed editions depending on plan).
2. Advertising and Sponsorships: Branded content, sponsored articles, and advertising space on the platform. The award program 'Prêmio Destaques de TIC' is sponsored by technology companies including AMD, Context, Ingram Micro, Fagundez, FS Rental, and WDC Networks.
3. Events and Award Programs: Revenue generated through award programs, event coverage, and partnerships with industry associations like Abes and Abradisti.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Infor Channel is a Brazilian technology trade media publication that produces a monthly digital and bimonthly print magazine covering the TIC (Technology, Information and Communications) market, available in Portuguese and Spanish. The platform also operates Inforchannel Play (a video content platform), an annual industry award program (Prêmio Destaques de TIC), mobile applications, and a newsletter subscription service targeting technology professionals, executives, manufacturers, distributors, and resellers in Brazil.

Product overview

Infor Channel is a Brazilian technology news media platform operated by Editora Mais Energia, delivering content through a multi-channel approach. The core offerings include a monthly digital magazine (Revista Digital) available in Portuguese and Spanish, periodic print editions (Revista Impressa), and the video platform Inforchannel Play. The company organizes the annual Prêmio Destaques de TIC award (9th edition in 2026) recognizing excellence in the Brazilian TIC market, and hosts events such as the Painel Rumos da Distribuição. Subscribers access content through the website, mobile applications (iOS and Android), and email newsletters, with subscription plans ranging from monthly to annual tiers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revista Digital Infor Channel Monthly digital magazine covering technology news, business, innovations and trends in the Brazilian TIC market, available in Portuguese and Spanish (LATAM version).
• Revista Impressa Infor Channel Print magazine published periodically, offering in-depth content, expert analyses, and comprehensive coverage of the technology sector. Includes 3 or 6 bimonthly printed editions depending on the subscription plan.
• Inforchannel Play

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 530,000 votes in 2025 award edition
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• AMDmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2026Sponsor of Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026 award program
• ContextmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2026Sponsor of Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026 award program
• Ingram MicromajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2026Sponsor of Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026 award program
• Fagundez DistribuiçãomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2026Sponsor of Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026 award program
• FS RentalmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2026Sponsor of Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026 award program
• WDC NetworksmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2026Sponsor of Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026 award program. Founder and CEO Vanderlei Rigatieri writes opinion columns for Infor Channel.
• Abes (Associação Brasileira das Empresas de Software)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Supporting association for Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026, representing the Brazilian software industry
• Abradisti (Associação Brasileira de Distribuidores de Tecnologia da Informação)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Supporting association for Prêmio Infor Channel Destaques de TIC 2026, representing technology distributors in Brazil
• ABRADISTIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2026Coverage of Encontro ABRADISTI 2026 16th Edition event; partnership for industry events and distribution channel coverage
• Ingram Micro BrasilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026Interview coverage with Carla Santos from Ingram Micro Brasil on Inforchannel Play video platform
• TD SynnexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Coverage of TD Synnex Inspire 2026 event; editorial interview with Solange Milaré, VP and General Manager of TD Synnex Brasil, on strategic distribution partnerships

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canaltech: One of Brazil's largest digital technology news platforms, covering consumer and enterprise tech with daily news, reviews, and video. Directly comparable as a Portuguese-language Brazilian tech publisher monetizing via advertising and syndication.
• Olhar Digital: Major Brazilian technology news portal producing daily articles, videos, and original content. Comparable as a competing digital-first tech news outlet targeting both consumers and B2B IT audiences in Brazil.
• Baguete: Brazilian IT channel trade publication covering distributors, resellers, and integrators. Closely comparable in the B2B TIC channel niche, audience (channel partners), and event-driven content model.
• Convergência Digital: Brazilian B2B media outlet focused on telecommunications, IT, and digital transformation. Directly comparable as a trade publication serving the same TIC ecosystem with editorial coverage, awards, and events.
• IT Forum: Brazilian B2B IT media brand covering enterprise technology, CIOs, and the IT channel. Comparable in audience (IT executives and decision-makers), format (digital + events), and monetization (sponsorships + awards).
• Mundo + Tech: Brazilian tech and gaming media outlet with multi-channel digital content including video, news, and reviews. Comparable as a digital-first Brazilian tech publisher with multi-format monetization.
• Computerworld Brasil: Long-running Brazilian B2B IT trade publication (IDG-affiliated) covering enterprise technology, IT management, and the channel ecosystem. Closely comparable to Infor Channel's B2B TIC distribution and IT decision-maker audience.

Regional players

• ZDNet (LATAM edition): Global B2B technology publication with LATAM coverage and Spanish/Portuguese content. Comparable as an enterprise IT news outlet with subscription and advertising monetization; differs by being global rather than Brazil-centric.

Broad incumbents

• CIO Brasil (IDG): IDG's Brazilian CIO-focused B2B media brand covering enterprise IT leadership. Comparable in B2B IT decision-maker audience and event-driven monetization; differs in focus on CIO-level strategy vs. channel ecosystem coverage.
• TechTudo (Globo): Globo-owned consumer tech publication with massive Brazilian reach across web, video, and social. Comparable as a competing tech news outlet in Brazil with much larger scale and resources; differs by consumer (vs. B2B trade) focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inforchannel
• Instagraminstagram.com/inforchannel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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