Despite pessimism across worldwide financial community and underlying job and consumer confidence concerns, technology investments remain strong, suggests Alex Holmes, Regional Director of Asia Pacific for Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). He also offers his insight on the business environment and technology industry in APJ with host Frank Vitagliano in episode 63 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.

Could a temporary surge in Asian exports with companies front-loading orders to avoid tariffs be influencing the strong numbers? What place does humility have in economic forecasting? How have export-oriented nations benefited from increased demand and how will tariffs affect their economies in the future?

Holmes addresses those questions and discusses inflation’s impact on Asia Pacific with Frank in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC. For more information on global market trends, check out the latest articles, research and resources on the GTDC Knowledge Hub.

Unlocking growth, access, efficiency and trust for the vendor and provider community should be part of the distribution journey, suggests V.S. Hariharan, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Redington Group. As an IT leader in APJ and META, he believes distributors must provide value beyond boxes, logistics and credit, and provide lot of other things in today’s business environment. Hariharan shares his thoughts on those topics and more with host Frank Vitagliano in episode 61 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.

What role will distributors play in the deployment of AI technologies? Which technologies are gaining traction in META and APJ? How are currency fluctuations, inflation and high interest rates impacting these regions?

This episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC covers those topics, explores some of the strongest technology growth opportunities and points out significant gains in the push for greater sustainability.

After serving in a channel chief role for several prominent companies over the years, Ken Marks, now CRO of Cynomi, intends to validate a philosophy he’s held for many years: top-down support is critical to channel success. He shares his thoughts on his new role, C-suite buy in with an indirect GTM and cybersecurity with host Frank Vitagliano in episode 60 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC.

How will Marks’ team leverage distribution to scale adoption of their virtual CISO program in the MSP community? Which routes to market could serve as coverage and support models for this emerging cybersecurity business? Check out this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for the answers and an insightful conversation on cybersecurity, AI and distribution.

What trends will have the biggest impact on IT vendors? Download a free copy of new GTDC Tech Distribution 2030 report today to find out! 

From cloud procurement and enablement to managing relationships with hyperscalers, distributors have become masters of the digital realm for their vendor and solution provider partners. In episode 59 of the Beyond Distribution with GTDC podcast, TD SYNNEX executives Reyna Thompson, President of North America, and Jessica McDowell, Senior Vice President, North America Marketing & Digital Customer Success share insight on that critical topic with host Frank Vitagliano.

The trio discuss the tools and programs that enable the channel today, including the latest digital platforms. How can distributors help their vendor and solution provider partners overcome the complexities of innovation? Which investments will ensure end-users enjoy more successful and secure technology journeys?

Get the answers to those questions (and more) in this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC. Then download a free copy of the new GTDC Tech Distribution 2030 report to see what comes next.

With the tech industry innovating faster than ever, channel organizations need as much support as possible, and that’s where GTIA — formerly the CompTIA member community — shines. In episode 59 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, newly appointed GTIA CEO Dan Wensley discusses the organization's past and future journey with host Frank Vitagliano. Their conversation touches on Wensley’s 30-year IT industry journey, including his leadership role in the early days of managed services, as well as the continuing evolution of technology and business models.

How will GTIA help channel professionals navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead?

What are his priorities around research, resources and programs?

Check out this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for answers to those questions, as well as a deep look into the future of the IT industry.  

Digital transformation has come a long way with investment in that area projected to reach $4 trillion dollars by 2028, and that shift shows no signs of abating, says Frank Della Rosa, Research Vice President of SaaS, Business Platforms and Ecosystems at IDC. He joins host Frank Vitagliano in episode 58 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC to discuss the latest trends in the cloud marketplace and the evolving role of distribution in the cloud ecosystem.

How will the digital landscape change in the future? What impact will AI have on hiring and the workforce? Where will hyperscalers fit in this evolving cloud ecosystem? What percentage of digital transformation investments involve hardware?

Check out this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for answers to those questions and even more insight on the global cloud movement from IDC.     

Get another look at what lies ahead for the IT channel. Download your free copy of new GTDC Tech Distribution 2030 report today!

While distribution has evolved significantly over the past few years, AI and the movement towards proactive and consultative services and will bring even greater benefits to channel partners and their customers, according to Bill Brandel, EVP and President of North America for Ingram Micro. In this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, he and host Frank Vitagliano discuss some of those inflection points, the rapid transformation of the industry and take a long look at the opportunities ahead for the IT industry.

How will digital platforms augment the procurement process and the partner experience? What tools will help vendors escalate their sales and integration capabilities? Listen in to this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for those details (and more)!    

Looking for additional insight on the channel’s future direction? Download your free copy of new GTDC Tech Distribution 2030 report today!