In episode 66 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, Jen Waltz, CEO & CISO of Imajenative joins host Frank Vitagliano and GTDC SVP of Operations Kavita May for a wide‑ranging conversation on channel orchestration, partner enablement, and leadership. Waltz emphasizes the increasing importance of strong cybersecurity disciplines today as the business community sits at the intersection of digital transformation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. (

The group also discuss the value of taking purpose‑driven approach when building channel programs: empowering vendors, distributors and partners to win in today’s complex, compliance‑heavy landscape. Orchestration, strategic alignment, and regulatory support spanning frameworks like NIST, CMMC, and Zero Trust are essential to success in the IT industry today.

What type of leadership is needed to ensure more positive outcomes? How can mentoring women and other underrepresented members of the IT community drive better corporate performance? Check out this engaging episode for those answers (and more).

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Home to three of the top five global economies, the APJ region represents a massive consumer and business base and a diverse portfolio of economies. That situation creates a resilient environment for the IT industry, which was a central theme of the distribution executive panel discussion during the GTDC Summit APJ in Singapore. Moderated by GTDC CEO Frank Vitagliano, the group shared their insight on technology trends and market consolidation and looked to the future of distribution.

What impact will AI have on the APJ business community and IT industry? How are digital platforms and hyperscalers affecting the channel? Check out episode #65 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for answers to those questions and for more high-level insight from panelists:   

• Jaideep Malhotra, President, Asia Pacific & Japan, TD SYNNEX

• Luis Lourenco, SVP & Chief Executive ASEAN & Hong Kong, Ingram Micro

• V.S. Hariharan, Managing Director and Group CEO, Redington Limited

• Patrick Aaronson, Chief Marketing Officer & Head of APAC, Westcon.   

 If you missed this year’s event, consider attending GTDC Summit North America 2026, February 18-19 at the Seabird Resort in Oceanside, California!

Sustainability is more than a global initiative or industry talking point; it has become an important business strategy that is driving thought leadership across the IT industry, according to Virginie Le Barbu, Global Sustainability Director, International Markets for Lenovo. In episode 64 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, she shares her experiences and insight on this critical topic with host Frank Vitagliano and special guest co-host GTDC Sustainability Project Leader Dominique Deklerck.

Their conversation covered Lenovo’s new sustainability initiatives, the role of AI in driving innovation in the circular economy and collaboration opportunities across the channel. Le Barbu also shares the challenges and future of eco-friendly product design.

How can the community accelerate sustainability transformation across the channel? What challenges and opportunities do channel companies face balancing AI innovation with responsible energy use? Le Barbu, Vitagliano and Deklerck address those questions and discuss inflation’s impact on Asia Pacific 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.

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.