Larry Walsh, CEO and chief analyst at Channelnomics, emphasizes that the value proposition for distribution continues to grow stronger due to vendors' expansion goals, and even more so with the increasing focus on data intelligence and digital transformation. In this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, he discusses partner expansion and the shifts in global go-to-market strategies with host Frank Vitagliano.

 How will greater data synergies and analytics affect sell-through? What effect will digital marketplaces have on partner engagement and sales growth? How has the value of distribution been affected by cloud expansion and hyperscalers? Hear the answers to those important questions and more in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.  

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Supporting the global IT community can be an eclectic and demanding job, which is why distributors play such a vital role in vendor’s expansion plans. Ananth Lazarus, GTDC’s Managing Director for APJ, joins host Frank Vitagliano in this episode to discuss the critical region's dynamic and diverse IT ecosystem. The duo explores the economic impact and the evolving role of distributors and touches on the significance of the upcoming GTDC Summit APJ in Singapore.

What do global vendors need to know about the complexity of this region? How can distributors help IT companies address many of the different opportunities and challenges they face in APJ? Hear the answers to those questions (and more) in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.   

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With continually shifting threat vectors and cybercriminals increasing use of AI, partners need more support than ever before, and distribution is evolving to fill that gap, according to Bob Skelley, Senior Vice President of Channels of Arctic Wolf. The tenured and respected channel champion joins host Frank Vitagliano in a comprehensive discussion involving technology and business model advances, partner advisory committees and the challenges of managing global programs.

How can vendors and distributors help partners build stronger cybersecurity practices? What role can distribution play in demand creation, market expansion and education? Get the answers to those questions (and more) in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.   

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Sustainability and inclusion have become critical workplace topics and a focus of global strategic initiatives. Those conversations have taken on even more importance in the IT business community where skills shortages remain a major problem, according to Cass Cooper, MHR, a columnist for Inclusive Leadership at CRN, a part of The Channel Company. In episode #40 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, she discusses some of the biggest obstacles and opportunities for companies looking to develop more sustainable and inclusive workplaces with guest host Kavita May, SVP of Planning and Operations at GTDC

How critical is a work-life rhythm for sustainability? Cooper shares the factors that motivate today’s employees and their desire to be respected for their efforts. Companies that provide time for workers to take walks mid-day or shorten meetings to provide mental breaks between calls are more likely to land prospective recruits.

How can businesses create more meaningful change? What are companies doing to improve retention rates? Listen to this special episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC to find out.

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New technologies are an opportunity for the channel, but not every vendor or solution provider can scale these offerings without the right combination of resources and expertise. That subject was one of several covered by CEO Frank Vitagliano and a panel of top distribution executives at the recent GTDC Summit EMEA. Recorded live from this year’s event in Noordwijk, Netherlands, their collective conversation highlighted some of the latest innovations and business trends, including many of the ways IT distributors reduce the adoption curve for their vendor and solution provider partners. Those speakers included:     

David Grant, CEO, Westcon International  Philippe Jarre, CEO, Mindware  Miriam Murphy, President Europe, TD SYNNEX Klaus Schlichtherle, CEO, Infinigate 

What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for the channel in 2024? How is distribution innovating to drive new technology sales and market adoption? Hear what this esteemed group had to say on those topics in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.   

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With economists projecting inflation and interest rates to stabilize and overall monetary policies to steady, there are several reasons for industry leaders to be optimistic in 2024, suggests Emily Mansfield, Regional Director, Europe, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). She joins host Frank Vitagliano for an informative dialogue on consumer and business demand and the critical factors impacting both communities in episode 38 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.

A keynote speaker at the 2024 GTDC EMEA Summit, Mansfield also provides a preview of her presentation, including the new and ongoing issues and key trends that ICT leaders should be watching this year. From potential supply chain disruptors and optimism over the latest technologies to monetary and political policies that could impact the industry, she outlines the likely consequences of a variety of different situations.

 How are China’s struggles, regional conflicts, and political uncertainties affecting global markets? Can AI and the post-pandemic technology refresh cycle fuel a resurgence in 2024?

Listen to this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for all those answers (and more).   

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While consumer technology spending continues to lag, consistent demand in the corporate and government sectors provided resiliency to the IT industry. If projected effects of AI-induced refresh cycles and sustainability initiatives come about, prospects for 2024 could be even brighter, according to Alessandro Cattani, Chief Executive Officer, Esprinet Group. In episode 37 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, he shares thoughts on the latest market opportunities and other critical topics with host Frank Vitagliano.

What economic and compliance factors could affect the EU channel? How will new sustainability initiatives affect distributors, vendors and providers? Check out this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for those answers and more.

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In episode 36 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, Dave O'Callaghan, Managing Partner of Vation Ventures, leads a best practices discussion on ramping up sales and adoption of AI technologies. This discussion was recorded live at the GTDC Summit NA in Oceanside, CA, with several executives extolling the benefits and challenges of these solutions and the ways distribution empowers their sales and adoption. The guest panelists include:     

Mike Arrowsmith - Chief Trust Officer, NinjaOne

Dan Campbell – former President, Arrow ECS

Darren Williams – CEO and Founder, BlackFog

What incremental sales opportunities could AI bring to the channel? Which skills will help vendors and partners roll out new solutions? How can vendors "lean in” on innovative solution provider partners to spur adoption. Listen to this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for some insightful answers.

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