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AI and Services Revenue Growth Create Optimism in APJ: Industry Perspectives from IDC’s Avneesh Saxena 30:47

2d ago30:47

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According 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 31:49

23d ago31:49

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Despite 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 30:21

1M ago30:21

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Sustainability 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 33:46

2M ago33:46

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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 s…

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The APJ Opportunity: Addressing the Prospects and Challenges in This Thriving IT Marketplace 28:58

3M ago28:58

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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 a…

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Cybersecurity, Distribution and Channel Dynamics: Insight from Arctic Wolf’s Bob Skelley 29:52

4M ago29:52

29:52

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…

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A Work-Life Rhythm Fosters Inclusion: A Candid Conversation with CRN’s Cass Cooper 28:28

4M ago28:28

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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. …

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From Innovation to Digital Marketplaces: Executives Weigh in on the Future of Distribution at Summit EMEA 2024 41:20

5M ago41:20

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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 e…

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A Cautiously Positive Outlook: a Frank Discussion with Emily Mansfield from the Economist Intelligence Unit 30:58

6M ago30:58

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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 bus…

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AI Refresh and Sustainability Initiatives Create Optimism in the EU: Insight from the Esprinet Group’s Alessandro Cattani 32:09

6M ago32:09

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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, Espri…

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The Distribution Innovation Equation: An IT Executive Panel Discussion from GTDC Summit NA 2024 33:49

7M ago33:49

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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 t…

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From silk road to skyscrapers: Charting the investment landscape between Asia-Pacific and the United Arab Emirates 29:16

7M ago29:16

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The signs of a thriving business and investment ecosystem between Asia-Pacific and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are hard to miss. The two regions are strengthening ties through strategies such as trade agreements and infrastructure investments. Asian companies are interested in becoming a part of the UAE’s free trade zones. What is the current st…

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Fandom and the creative economy 36:53

8M ago36:53

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In this special podcast series on culture and the creative economy, Naka Kondo, editorial lead for global initiatives at Economist Impact speaks to Sam Ford, Executive Director, accelerate KY, Kentucky, USA research, affiliate MIT comparative media studies, and Nathalie Collins, who is a senior lecturer at Edith Cowan University School of Business …

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Creating Win-Win-Win Engagements: Discussing the Channel, AI, Mergers and Inclusion with Dell’s Cheryl Cook 35:54

8M ago35:54

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From 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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Overview: Roadmap to close the marine data pollution gap 25:02

8M ago25:02

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Ocean pollution is a complex and multifaceted problem. It threatens ecosystems, human health and economies, but a lack of data about its impact means relatively little is being done to prevent and address it. That’s why Back to Blue has published A global ocean free from the harmful impacts of pollution: Roadmap for action. Here to talk about the r…

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Building Upon Channel Success with Matt Yorke, The Channel Company’s New CEO 19:52

8M ago19:52

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Intelligent 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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Clean construction: Tackling marine chemical pollution through technology 19:15

9M ago19:15

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"The core concept really is that everything that gets discharged to the sewer, ends up in the environment, in one way or another" (Andrew Crimston, Founder and CEO of Washbox Global) Chemical pollution in the ocean tends to be much less talked about than the highly visible plastics pollution, but is as equally, if not even more harmful. Back to Blu…

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Distribution Empowers Innovation: Tech Leaders Explain How, Live From the 2024 GTDC Summit NA 38:32

9M ago38:32

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Transformation 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 32:38

10M ago32:38

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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 …

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Empowering Partners to Drive Innovation in the SMB 30:40

11M ago30:40

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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, clou…

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Funding impact in Asia-Pacific 27:44

11M ago27:44

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Increasingly more financial players are interested in tapping into the potential of ESG and impact investments in Asia-Pacific. To address social and environmental challenges effectively, key stakeholders need to ensure that impact capital is deployed strategically, matching with the right opportunities. What are the opportunities investors can lev…

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A Lifetime Commitment to Inclusion, Channel Partners and Distribution 29:58

11M ago29:58

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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 …

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Behind the Scenes: the sustainability of Australia's production ecosystem 21:33

12M ago21:33

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Australia’s screen industry has been on a trajectory of an investment boom and demand for skilled production workers. This podcast features three industry experts Ken Crouch (head of industry development at Screen Australia), Carly Heaton (head of scripted at Fremantle, Australia), and Ishmael Khan (director and writer) to explore the current state…

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Keys to Building Stronger and More Beneficial Distribution Relationships 33:57

12M ago33:57

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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 m…

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Unlocking entrepreneurship in Asia-Pacific 26:00

1y ago26:00

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On the global stage, India and China are becoming key players in terms of total number and valuation of startups, following the United States. Indonesia and Vietnam’s progress have been remarkable as well. Can Asia-Pacific create the next generation Silicon Valley and become a centre for entrepreneurship and innovation? In this episode, we talk abo…

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Ensuring the role of science in the plastics treaty: insights from Global Plastics Summit 17:05

1y ago17:05

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At our inaugural Global Plastics Summit held on Oct 11-12th in Bangkok, Naka Kondo, the lead editor of Back to Blue Initiative spoke to Winnie Lau, project director, preventing ocean plastics at The Pew Charitable Trusts and Margaret Spring, chief conservation and science officer and Monterey Bay Aquarium. They discussed their impressions of the su…

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Bringing Robust Cybersecurity to the Small and Mid Markets 33:14

1y ago33:14

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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 Fra…

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Training Artificial Intelligence to Ensure Channel Success 33:15

1y ago33:15

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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 int…

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India’s time to shine? Opportunity and risk in India 29:26

1y ago29:26

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In the last six years, India’s business environment rankings rose 10 places among the 82 countries assessed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Expanding investments will be crucial in maintaining the country’s favourable position for investors. To achieve this, India needs to keep improving regarding ease of doing business and governance tra…

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Driving IT Transformation in the Middle East: Insight from Mindware’s Philippe Jarre 31:06

1y ago31:06

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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 dif…

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Boosting ocean life's resilience to human impact - a conversation with Azul Bio 22:29

1y ago22:29

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Back to Blue’s lead editor, Naka Kondo speaks to Ben Alva, the founder of Azul Bio, a startup developing microbiome-based treatments and probiotics from nature that give ocean life immunity to human impact, such as coral resilience. They are planning their first pilot in November. Follow the Back to Blue series for more podcast episodes, or visit b…

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Deep Industry Insight Drives a Stronger and More Agile IT Community 32:39

1y ago32:39

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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 Vitaglian…

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Limiting forever chemicals in drinking water 16:13

1y ago16:13

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On March 14th 2023 the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to establish legally enforceable levels for six types of ‘forever chemicals’ known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It is expected to prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious illnesses attributable to PFAS. The rule would re…

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The Great Bubble Barrier 11:49

1+ y ago11:49

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Back to Blue's lead editor, Naka Kondo speaks to Anne Marieke Eveleens, co-founder and chief strategy officer of the Great Bubble Barrier, a Dutch social enterprise, about how air bubble technology can help clear plastics from our rivers. Follow the Back to Blue series for more podcast episodes, or visit backtoblueinitiative.com for more content. B…

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Improving the World with Progressive Technologies and Solutions 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

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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…

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How to invest in artificial intelligence in Asia-Pacific? 26:31

1+ y ago26:31

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The era of AI has begun. Asia-Pacific’s spending on AI will reach around $50 billion in 2026. In the sixth episode of the series "Shelter from the storm: Investing in the era of uncertainty," sponsored by EquitiesFirst, we discuss the opportunities and risks around artificial intelligence investments in Asia-Pacific. Our guest speakers talk about t…

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From AI and Data Center Expansion to the Circular Economy, Lenovo Executives Predict a Bright Future 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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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…

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