ScanSource, Inc.
ScanSource, Inc. is a leading global provider of technology products and solutions, operating as a hybrid distributor that connects devices to the cloud and accelerates growth for its partners across hardware, software, connectivity, and cloud. The company provides value-added services for technology manufacturers and sells to resellers in specialty technology markets. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, ScanSource's mission is to be the center of the solution delivery channel, linking leading technology suppliers with a network of expert partners to deliver essential business solutions.
The company's offerings span a wide range of technology products and services, including point-of-sale (POS) systems, barcode and data capture devices, physical security, unified communications and collaboration, telecom, and cloud services. Its operations are primarily organized into two segments: Specialty Technology Solutions and Intelisys & Advisory Segment. ScanSource serves a business-to-business (B2B) channel, with its primary customer segments being Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and Sales Agents, focusing on technology distribution, cloud services, and recurring-revenue models for small to mid-market customers. Key vertical markets include retail, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality.
Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Mike Baur, who has been with the company since its inception in 1992, ScanSource is actively evolving its market positioning. The company is transitioning towards a hybrid distribution model, emphasizing higher-margin, value-added offerings and recurring revenue streams. Recent strategic initiatives include the 2024 acquisition of Advantix and the formation of the Integrated Solutions and Services (ISS) group to help hardware VARs integrate recurring revenue streams. In August 2024, ScanSource also acquired Resourcive to establish a new Channel Advisory business. The company continues to invest in next-generation technologies such as AI and private 5G to drive future growth. ScanSource announced its Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 results on May 7, 2026.
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