Data is mission critical today, providing IT companies with the insight needed to compete, innovate, strategize, and succeed, according to Crawford Del Prete, President of IDC.

The respected research executive joins Beyond Distribution host Frank Vitagliano for an engaging discussion on the state of the industry, including the peaks and valleys of the past few years and the outlook for 2024.

Which tech advances will provide a solid boost to the hardware market? How will the next refresh cycle impact the channel? Hear Del Prete discuss the answers and share a teaser about of his upcoming Summit NA keynote in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.

IT companies have a better shot at succeeding with a solid understanding of where their customers are heading, according to Dan Schwab, Co-President of D&H Distributing. In this episode of Beyond Distribution, host Frank Vitagliano catches up on some of the latest trends and partner opportunities in the SMB community with Schwab, including AI, cloud computing, and advances in the hardware space. From the more than 100-year history of this employee-co-owned business to the future of IT, the duo covers a variety of interesting industry topics.   

What comes next for the channel? How can distributors best support their vendor and solution provider partners?  Hear those answers and more on this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.

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The IT industry is a stronger community thanks to leaders like Lori Cornmesser, SVP WW Channel & Alliance Sales at Deepwatch. In this episode, the esteemed executive, diversity champion, and CRN Women of the Channel Power 100 member shared her insights on a variety of topics with host Frank Vitagliano. She highlighted the shifting dynamics between vendors, partners, and end-users and why distributors are an essential part of her playbook.

How critical is cybersecurity to the channel’s future success? What role does distribution play with innovative new technologies? Get all the details in this installment of Beyond Distribution with GTDC

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The complexities of technology consumption are transforming transaction and support processes, as well as channel engagements. In this episode, Jason Beal, Vice President of Worldwide Ecosystems at Barracuda discusses the challenges and opportunities those changes bring to the vendor community with host Frank Vitagliano. They explore the value of multi-pronged go-to-market strategies and why an “all the above” approach with cloud marketplaces and MSP channels is gaining traction.  

How can vendors maximize their growth opportunities with distribution? What goes into building a robust and successful global channel strategy? Check out this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for the answers.

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The threat environment, like cybersecurity, is evolving rapidly, and the channel has to adapt even quicker to compete, according to Klaus Schlichtherle, Group CEO of Infinigate. In this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, Klaus discusses the shifting risk landscape and weighs in on a number of other industry developments with podcast host Frank Vitagliano.

How does cybersecurity factor into new channel sales growth? What effect have digital transformation and workplace transitions had on the distributor’s services strategy? From blending legacy and emerging technologies to increasing technical expertise and support, hear how and why the IT industry must elevate its cybersecurity game.   

One of history's most promising technological advances is also one of the most controversial. In this episode of Beyond Distribution, Daniel Nissan, CEO and Founder of StructuredWeb shares his insights on Artificial Intelligence and the opportunity these platforms present for channel companies with host Frank Vitagliano. This conversation dives into the various aspects of training and platforms, particularly use cases for marketing, and addresses the concerns of many inside (and outside) the IT industry.  

How will AI affect the channel from both positive and negative perspectives? What use cases will benefit distributors and vendors most in the near future? Check out this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC to get the answers.

In regions with diverse interests, relationship building is critical to business success, according to Philippe Jarre, President of the Mindware Group, a Dubai-based distributor and newly announced member of the GTDC. In this episode of Beyond Distribution, Jarre joined host Frank Vitagliano to discuss the unique IT opportunities as well as the different business challenges vendors and providers face in the Middle East. 

How critical are digital transformation and emerging technologies in this region? What effect do government initiatives and universities have on IT advances? From innovation and risk management to mitigating the “cost of money,” technology companies must be flexible and highly supportive to succeed in this rapidly advancing region of the globe. Get all the details in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.

Information is critical to the success of IT vendors, distributors and their solution provider partners, suggests Tatjana Wismeth, Head of Distribution & Supply Chain Intelligence for GfK. In this episode of Beyond Distribution, she discusses the rapidly changing technology field, evolving business models, and other trends with host Frank Vitagliano.

This conversation also covers the shift from support and service to the customer experience, the challenges and opportunities with AI, sustainability and post-pandemic trends.

Have global supply chains returned to pre-2020 form? How can the IT industry leverage data to enhance product life cycles, capture greater market share and help distributors make faster and more successful transformations? Listen to this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for the full details.

Innovation and shifting customer demand are reshaping the global technology landscape. In this episode of Beyond Distribution, Clive Fitzharris, CEO of DCC Technology shares his thoughts on sustainability, specializations, and rapidly changing value propositions with podcast host Frank Vitagliano.  Recorded live at the 2023 GTDC Summit EMEA, the duo cover key drivers of the circular economy and what it takes to enable partners and customers with cost-effective, environmental-friendly solutions.

How are Brexit, industry initiatives, digital transformation and other factors affecting distributors? Will Circularity as a Service and other innovative solutions gain traction in the global community? Listen in to this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for the answers.

Global technology and workforce innovation are driving change across the IT industry. In this episode of Beyond Distribution, Ralf Jordan, Vice President of Channel for EMEA and Irene Acedo-Rico, EMEA Executive Director of Sales, Enterprise Business Group at Lenovo discuss key factors fueling those transformations with podcast host Frank Vitagliano, recorded live at the 2023 GTDC Summit EMEA. Their conversation also explores growth opportunities in the PC and data center market and how inclusion and sustainability initiatives are reshaping corporate and community goals.

How can distributors help companies like Lenovo make more successful transformations? What does digitalization mean to hardware manufacturers? Check out this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC to find out.