This podcast series focuses on insightful one-to-one conversations between Frank Vitagliano, CEO of the Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) and respected thought leaders from the IT community. From executives of the world’s leading tech distributors and tech vendors to esteemed analysts, researchers and other astute professionals, guests share their unique perspectives on trends and activities in the channel in a non-promotional and unbiased format.
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CanadaFarsi - June 19, 2025 - 04:04 AM PST: ‘Zero arrests’: RCMP say nobody arrested at G7 but charges possible for wayward pilot, 'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for ...
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CanadaFarsi - June 19, 2025 - 03:04 AM PST: This is on the agenda for Barrie council’s last meeting before summer break, A ‘vole’ lot of trouble: How to protect your lawn from rodent damage
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2:29Today's Top Headlines:- This is on the agenda for Barrie council’s last meeting before summer break: https://tinyurl.com/26nqlnyb- A ‘vole’ lot of trouble: How to protect your lawn from rodent damage: https://tinyurl.com/27738xtp- Calgary teen trying to develop a way to prevent genetic defects before birth: https://tinyurl.com/22l6gzd3- Halton Regi…
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CanadaFarsi - June 19, 2025 - 02:03 AM PST: 11 Toronto street festivals to check out this summer, B.C. pulls funding on $1M drug for 9-year-old Vancouver Island girl with rare condition
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2:31Today's Top Headlines:- 11 Toronto street festivals to check out this summer: https://tinyurl.com/2bnbbpp5- B.C. pulls funding on $1M drug for 9-year-old Vancouver Island girl with rare condition: https://tinyurl.com/227dynq7- Lawyer for Quebec truck attack accused says pedestrian deaths were an accident: https://tinyurl.com/2ckblby3- As Canada's o…
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CanadaFarsi - June 19, 2025 - 01:02 AM PST: Canadians’ budget tighter than Americans on food: Leger, Luc Rabouin promises to focus on buses, not bikes, if elected mayor of Montreal
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2:37Today's Top Headlines:- Canadians’ budget tighter than Americans on food: Leger: https://tinyurl.com/26yctvxx- Luc Rabouin promises to focus on buses, not bikes, if elected mayor of Montreal: https://tinyurl.com/2b7sn83v- Missing toddler Claire Bell has been found alive: police: https://tinyurl.com/29advaw6- U.S. FDA approves the world’s only twice…
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CanadaFarsi - June 19, 2025 - 12:01 AM PST: The Maker And A Baker sourdough goods flavor 3 French Hens market in Morris, Pride abound at 3rd annual celebration
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2:02Today's Top Headlines:- The Maker And A Baker sourdough goods flavor 3 French Hens market in Morris: https://tinyurl.com/29rrswf5- Pride abound at 3rd annual celebration: https://tinyurl.com/25th6bzp- Depot Day June 21 celebrates Batavia’s history: https://tinyurl.com/275vojxp- What the Learning Journey is all about with Shawna Serniak: https://tin…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 11:00 PM PST: 2 men charged in Fort Smith, N.W.T., stabbing, Record-breaking great white shark headed north, tracker shows
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2:28Today's Top Headlines:- 2 men charged in Fort Smith, N.W.T., stabbing: https://tinyurl.com/26fg3jg4- Record-breaking great white shark headed north, tracker shows: https://tinyurl.com/29oh4wfa- Driver stopped for balancing mattress on vehicle asks for police escort to destination: https://tinyurl.com/289gmnyx- India is a perpetrator of foreign inte…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 09:59 PM PST: Elderly man drives down Rome’s Spanish Steps and gets stuck, ‘It is scary’: Amid smoke and wind, Badger residents pack up due to fire evacuation order
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2:24Today's Top Headlines:- Elderly man drives down Rome’s Spanish Steps and gets stuck: https://tinyurl.com/2xpdwhpv- ‘It is scary’: Amid smoke and wind, Badger residents pack up due to fire evacuation order: https://tinyurl.com/24gtazfj- Keyera buying Plains' Canadian natural gas liquids business for $5.15 billion: https://tinyurl.com/22askkr4- ‘Nobo…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 08:58 PM PST: Pedestrian killed in crash along Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows, Early humans adapted to extreme habitats. Researchers say it set the stage for global migration ...
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2:16Today's Top Headlines:- Pedestrian killed in crash along Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows: https://tinyurl.com/2be84nc7- Early humans adapted to extreme habitats. Researchers say it set the stage for global migration: https://tinyurl.com/26sbd7sz- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial takes a day off due a juror’s illness: https://tinyurl.com/2d9wa77y- Diversif…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 07:57 PM PST: Quebec corruption police raiding offices of auto insurance board, U.S. Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender ...
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2:28Today's Top Headlines:- Quebec corruption police raiding offices of auto insurance board: https://tinyurl.com/2bppslbm- U.S. Supreme Court OKs Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids, a setback for transgender rights: https://tinyurl.com/25osltdn- Pride Toronto’s $900K shortfall sparks NDP call for ‘stable’ and ‘predictable’ funding: https:…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 06:56 PM PST: U.S. unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels, ‘This is the last time I’ll see you’: One Canadian doctor’s story ...
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2:32Today's Top Headlines:- U.S. unemployment claims dipped to 245,000 last week, hovering at historically low levels: https://tinyurl.com/2cqskzzl- ‘This is the last time I’ll see you’: One Canadian doctor’s story of escaping war in Iran: https://tinyurl.com/27a39rl2- Putin is set to take questions from international journalists: https://tinyurl.com/2…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 05:56 PM PST: Fillette disparue: ne faites pas les recherches vous-même, prévient la police, Japan’s exports post first drop in 8 months as U.S. tariffs hit auto firms
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2:18Today's Top Headlines:- Fillette disparue: ne faites pas les recherches vous-même, prévient la police: https://tinyurl.com/2xwvptbf- Japan’s exports post first drop in 8 months as U.S. tariffs hit auto firms: https://tinyurl.com/25wj7j8l- Air India faces turbulence as plane crash prompts deeper checks and disruptions: https://tinyurl.com/27ejmsmv…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 04:55 PM PST: Toronto weather will be hot, humid and rainy as summer officially arrives this week, ‘I feel cheated’: GTA homeowners defrauded of thousands of dollars in driveway ...
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2:00Today's Top Headlines:- Toronto weather will be hot, humid and rainy as summer officially arrives this week: https://tinyurl.com/245gku4w- ‘I feel cheated’: GTA homeowners defrauded of thousands of dollars in driveway paving scams: https://tinyurl.com/22ubh7ue- ‘Invisible poor’: Middle-income households making up to $125K annually getting squeezed …
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 03:54 PM PST: Fear stalks Tehran as Israel bombards, shelters fill up and communicating grows harder, Hot and humid weather will make it feel like 37 in Toronto today
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1:36Today's Top Headlines:- Fear stalks Tehran as Israel bombards, shelters fill up and communicating grows harder: https://tinyurl.com/237t667l- Hot and humid weather will make it feel like 37 in Toronto today: https://tinyurl.com/2c98gal3- Fillette disparue: les recherches se poursuivent: https://tinyurl.com/23z5nky9- Météo instable sous un ciel gr…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 02:53 PM PST: Citi lowers Simply Goods price target on potential sales miss, KeyBanc maintains Lyft stock rating, cites progress toward 2027 goals
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1:53Today's Top Headlines:- Citi lowers Simply Goods price target on potential sales miss: https://tinyurl.com/2bapedhl- KeyBanc maintains Lyft stock rating, cites progress toward 2027 goals: https://tinyurl.com/252wtycu- J&E Davy reports trading activity in Dalata Hotel Group shares: https://tinyurl.com/2yzctkuy- Japon: trois morts et plus de 220 pers…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 01:53 PM PST: EUR/USD: Any pullback is a buying opportunity- Citi, SINOVAC Announces New Board Member
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2:38Today's Top Headlines:- EUR/USD: Any pullback is a buying opportunity- Citi: https://tinyurl.com/2bn6p4dt- SINOVAC Announces New Board Member: https://tinyurl.com/274axlu7- Cristina Fernández cumplirá su condena por corrupción en prisión domiciliaria: https://tinyurl.com/2xw3bd7d- Critical Mineral Resources issues 56.9 million shares at 1.45p e…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 12:52 PM PST: European Gas Rises for Sixth Day With Hormuz Traffic in Focus, Perseus Mining Appoints Additional Non-Executive Director
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2:15Today's Top Headlines:- European Gas Rises for Sixth Day With Hormuz Traffic in Focus: https://tinyurl.com/24u3chdw- Perseus Mining Appoints Additional Non-Executive Director: https://tinyurl.com/2bf5facb- UK Inflation Holds at Highest Level in More Than a Year: https://tinyurl.com/22uvy6w9- Mitsubishi Motors Raises US Prices as Tariffs Roil Carmak…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 11:51 AM PST: Oilers fans sullen after losing Stanley Cup final to Panthers 2nd year in a row, Edmonton’s overlooked queer history
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2:29Today's Top Headlines:- Oilers fans sullen after losing Stanley Cup final to Panthers 2nd year in a row: https://tinyurl.com/22zdn7wg- Edmonton’s overlooked queer history: https://tinyurl.com/28q68k47- Why fiddling and jigging go together: https://tinyurl.com/25zxguax- Winnipeg developer appeals to Supreme Court to hold city accountable for delays …
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 10:50 AM PST: Sun Wednesday morning and Thursday, but we do have more rain headed out way, Stanley Cup: Panthers beat Oilers to win series in 6, live updates
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2:03Today's Top Headlines:- Sun Wednesday morning and Thursday, but we do have more rain headed out way: https://tinyurl.com/2cgxuex7- Stanley Cup: Panthers beat Oilers to win series in 6, live updates: https://tinyurl.com/22873xm5- West Hillhurst home struck by lightning during Tuesday afternoon’s storm: https://tinyurl.com/23gc6mtn- Surrey man killed…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 09:49 AM PST: Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships Promise Cleaner, Faster Transport, LabPMM® Receives New York State Approval for the NPM1 MRD Assay – Informing Therapy and Accelerating ...
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2:37Today's Top Headlines:- Nuclear-Powered Cargo Ships Promise Cleaner, Faster Transport: https://tinyurl.com/2bjrraqn- LabPMM® Receives New York State Approval for the NPM1 MRD Assay – Informing Therapy and Accelerating Targeted Trials: https://tinyurl.com/28jcnvb7- Winnipeg developer appeals to Supreme Court to hold city accountable for delays in Pa…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 08:47 AM PST: Highlights from Day 2 of the G7 meeting in Kananaskis, Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine
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2:18Today's Top Headlines:- Highlights from Day 2 of the G7 meeting in Kananaskis: https://tinyurl.com/2y79uh5a- Manitoba premier agrees to support reconstruction in region of war-torn Ukraine: https://tinyurl.com/2xn5yg4u- Manitoba agrees to support reconstruction in area of war-torn Ukraine: https://tinyurl.com/236f8rkx- Five-year-old girl seriously …
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 07:46 AM PST: Bueckers and Ogunbowale combine for 39 points and Wings win their first home game against Valkyries, Australia, EU Agree on New Security Pact
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1:52Today's Top Headlines:- Bueckers and Ogunbowale combine for 39 points and Wings win their first home game against Valkyries: https://tinyurl.com/2ajkt35p- Australia, EU Agree on New Security Pact: https://tinyurl.com/25qsqxfb- Perez homers twice, Witt goes deep in hometown for 1st time as Royals beat Rangers 6-1: https://tinyurl.com/2yd3qosg- Pas d…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 06:45 AM PST: 'This stinks less than supervision'; Windsor-Essex school board passes budget with cuts, Council votes to rename Vancouver street honouring architect of racist ...
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2:30Today's Top Headlines:- 'This stinks less than supervision'; Windsor-Essex school board passes budget with cuts: https://tinyurl.com/27f7da2p- Council votes to rename Vancouver street honouring architect of racist historical policies: https://tinyurl.com/268bo62m- For good causes (and maybe a little rivalry): First responders ready for Battle of th…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 05:44 AM PST: Purpose Investments Inc. Announces June 2025 Distributions, ‘Extremely dangerous’ heat wave expected to hit Toronto. Here’s when
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2:34Today's Top Headlines:- Purpose Investments Inc. Announces June 2025 Distributions: https://tinyurl.com/22rnjx62- ‘Extremely dangerous’ heat wave expected to hit Toronto. Here’s when: https://tinyurl.com/28osqtcg- G7 statement supporting Ukraine kiboshed after U.S. demand to ‘water down’ language: https://tinyurl.com/22zqruhn- ‘Headache for everybo…
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CanadaFarsi - June 18, 2025 - 04:43 AM PST: “I’m convinced that Connor McDavid will continue his career outside Edmonton”, Eby to ask PM to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group, amid extortion ...
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2:16Today's Top Headlines:- “I’m convinced that Connor McDavid will continue his career outside Edmonton”: https://tinyurl.com/2yyz9jq5- Eby to ask PM to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group, amid extortion fears: https://tinyurl.com/29zpnn67- Fiasco SAAQclic | Pas pire que l’an dernier: https://tinyurl.com/2bqhxy4k- Around 80,000 Canadians i…
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The Transformation of Distribution is Just Getting Started: A Conversation with Ingram Micro’s Bill Brandel
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40:27While 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 h…
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Building a Successful AI Strategy: A Summit EMEA Expert Panel Discussion
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41:18Organizations are increasingly dependent on technologies that streamline and automate operations, and AI allows channel partners to deliver in both areas for their clients. That is just one of the benefits of artificial intelligence that are discussed with a panel of industry experts in this episode of Beyond Distribution, which was recorded live a…
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Building a Trusted Channel Services Aggregator: A Conversation with Jason Beal and Andrew Warren of Exclusive Networks
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40:27While the industry has long embraced the IT distributor model, today the term channel services aggregator provides a more accurate description of what these organizations do for vendors and solution providers, suggests Jason Beal, President of North America for Exclusive Networks. In this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, Beal and his VP of…
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European Distribution Leaders Look to the Future at GTDC Summit EMEA
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40:27Despite global economic uncertainty, the value of ICT distribution continues to strengthen with new technologies, services and platform investments. In episode 53 of Beyond Distribution, host Frank Vitagliano moderates an insightful conversation on what the future holds for the channel as well as its rapidly changing ecosystem with a panel of Europ…
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Global Policy Shifts and Financial Outlook with Emily Mansfield of the EIU
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31:28Geopolitical changes are creating uncertainties across the globe, from new policies and tariffs to potentially temporary supply chain moves. Despite those reservations, the IT industry have several reasons to be optimistic this year, suggests Emily Mansfield, Regional Director, Europe, Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The 2025 GTDC Summit EMEA sp…
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Distribution’s Evolution and Future. Insight from Top Executives at GTDC Summit NA
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38:14Rapid change deeply impacts the channel, and IT distributors are orchestrating those transformations. In episode 51, Frank Vitagliano moderates an insightful conversation on that topic with a panel of the top distribution executives in North America, recorded live at the February GTDC Summit NA in Oceanside, CA. The group touches on a number of cri…
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Visiting the Past and Future of Distribution with Industry Legend Steve Raymund
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32:23From the early pick-pack-and-ship operations to modern-day cloud and innovation incubators, IT distribution has undergone a major transformation, according to Steve Raymund, retired chair and CEO of the former Tech Data (now TD SYNNEX). The channel pioneer joins host Frank Vitagliano in this special 50th episode of Beyond Distribution to discuss mi…
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The Digital Platform Revolution: A Conversation with Arrow’s Eric Nowak
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29:16Cloud transformation continues to shake up and reshape the technology channel, and vendors and solution providers are looking for easier ways to scale these offerings, according to Eric Nowak, President of Global Enterprise Computing Solutions at Arrow. He joins host Frank Vitagliano in episode 49 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC for an interactive…
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Addressing the Diverse IT Needs of the Gulf Region and Africa: An Inside Perspective from Ingram Micro’s Ali Baghdadi
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32:10Supporting tech innovation in an area with multiple cultures and languages and many geographic barriers is challenging for even the largest vendors. According to Ali Baghdadi, SVP and CEO for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa (META) for Ingram Micro, those are key reasons why those companies look to distributors to build and support strong channel…
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Distribution Drives Innovation: A View from the Top Executive Discussion at Summit APJ 2024
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53:00Digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity are expected to drive technology sales for years to come. However, relatively few vendors have the resources to scale sales and adoption of these innovative offerings on their own. At the recent GTDC Summit APJ event in Singapore, CEO Frank Vitagliano discussed those challenges …
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AI and Services Revenue Growth Create Optimism in APJ: Industry Perspectives from IDC’s Avneesh Saxena
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30:47According to IDC Group Vice President of Domain Research Avneesh Saxena, Asia Pacific is strategically important to the IT industry, with many emerging companies taking risks to drive innovation in the digital-first global environment. In this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, he joins host Frank Vitagliano to discuss regional sales trends,…
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A Positive Yet Guarded Outlook on Global Markets and Demand with EIU’s John Marrett
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31:49Despite the uncertainty of global elections, shifting policies, and layoffs in the tech community, the industry outlook is positive, suggests John Marrett, Director of Financial Risk for the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). In this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, he joins host Frank Vitagliano to discuss a variety of factors impacting w…
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Unlocking Global Business Opportunities: GTDC’s Collaborative Sustainability Initiative
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30:21Sustainability remains a high priority for business leaders across the globe, with increasing awareness driven by regulations and societal concerns. However, the roadmap and tracking options for compliance remain unclear. In this episode of Beyond Distribution with GTDC Manuel Aguirre, Senior Manager of Global Sustainability for TD SYNNEX, and Domi…
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Alleviating Vendors’ Burdens Through Distribution: Exclusive Insight from Channelnomics’ Larry Walsh
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33:46Larry 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 s…
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The APJ Opportunity: Addressing the Prospects and Challenges in This Thriving IT Marketplace
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28:58Supporting 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 a…
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Cybersecurity, Distribution and Channel Dynamics: Insight from Arctic Wolf’s Bob Skelley
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29:52With 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…
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A Work-Life Rhythm Fosters Inclusion: A Candid Conversation with CRN’s Cass Cooper
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28:28Sustainability 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. …
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From Innovation to Digital Marketplaces: Executives Weigh in on the Future of Distribution at Summit EMEA 2024
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41:20New 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 e…
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A Cautiously Positive Outlook: a Frank Discussion with Emily Mansfield from the Economist Intelligence Unit
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30:58With 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 bus…
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AI Refresh and Sustainability Initiatives Create Optimism in the EU: Insight from the Esprinet Group’s Alessandro Cattani
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32:09While 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, Espri…
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The Distribution Innovation Equation: An IT Executive Panel Discussion from GTDC Summit NA 2024
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33:49In 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 t…
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Creating Win-Win-Win Engagements: Discussing the Channel, AI, Mergers and Inclusion with Dell’s Cheryl Cook
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35:54From the computer science lab to executive roles with Fortune 100 companies, Cheryl Cook, Senior Vice President of Global Partner Marketing of Dell Technologies understands the challenges and opportunities available in the IT industry. In this episode, the esteemed channel leader who recently announced she will retire in May after 40 years in the i…
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Building Upon Channel Success with Matt Yorke, The Channel Company’s New CEO
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19:52Intelligent platforms are essential to the current and future growth of the IT community, according to Matt Yorke, CEO of the Channel Company. The recently hired executive joined host Frank Vitagliano at the GTDC Summit North America for an engaging conversation on the innovative tools available to the industry, new technology trends and the rising…
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Distribution Empowers Innovation: Tech Leaders Explain How, Live From the 2024 GTDC Summit NA
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38:32Transformation can be difficult and costly without effective strategies, team members, and partners. In this episode, Frank Vitagliano moderates an insightful conversation on that topic with a panel of top executives from large global distributors. Recorded live from the GTDC Summit NA in Oceanside, CA, the discussion highlights the latest technolo…
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AI and Innovation Fuel an Optimistic Outlook for 2024. A Conversation with IDC’s Crawford Del Prete
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32:38Data 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 …
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Empowering Partners to Drive Innovation in the SMB
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30:40IT 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, clou…
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