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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 | 𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔, 𝗙𝗹𝗮., 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 The GTDC is pleased to welcome V.S. (Hari) Hariharan, Managing Director and Group CEO of Redington Group, to the GTDC Executive Committee. With more than 27 years of experience across global technology leadership roles and a deep understanding of the evolving distribution landscape, Hari brings valuable expertise and perspective to the GTDC leadership team. As Managing Director and Group CEO of Redington, he leads operations across 38 emerging markets, supporting more than 290 international IT and mobility brands. We look forward to working together to continue strengthening the role of distribution across the global technology ecosystem. #itdistribution #channel #technology

At CRN Asia’s XChange Asia event, Ananth Lazarus, Managing Director APJ at GTDC, joined the panel discussion: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 The session explored how AI adoption is evolving across the region, where partners are creating real commercial value, and how SIs, MSPs and distributors can continue to differentiate themselves as AI matures over the next 12–18 months. As AI strategies accelerate, distribution continues to play a critical role in enabling scalability, partner readiness and long-term channel growth. #AI #channel #itdistribution #xchangeasia

Register today to view the latest distributor sales data from IDC’s Weekly North America Distribution Tracker, powered by the GTDC. In this webinar @IDC shared analysis and new market highlights of distribution and technology trends from the GTDC. The session also included guest speaker Ryan Reith, IDC Program Vice President, WW Mobile Device Trackers, who covered the memory shortage. Register here: gtdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #itdistribution #memoryshortage #channel #webinar

Ahead of this year’s Women of the Channel Europe Summit, CRN spoke with some members of the event’s advisory board about leadership, visibility, community and the importance of initiatives that continue to move the IT channel forward. The GTDC is proud that Anita Lussenburg, PR & Events EMEA and APJ at GTDC, is part of the advisory board. Drawing from their own experiences across the channel, the advisory board shares why Women of the Channel Europe remains such an important platform for meaningful conversations, connection and inspiration across the industry. Read the article here: channelweb.co.uk/news/2026/wotc… #WOTC #WomenOfTheChannel #itchannel #leadership

𝗚𝗧𝗗𝗖 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 returns this June with a streamlined learning experience and strategic insights into modern distribution models. 📅 Sessions: 2–24 June 🕘 Tues/Wed | UK 09:00 | CET 10:00 | GST 13:00 | SGT 17:00 Register: opendiploma.gtdctraining.com/events/gtdc-di… #itdistribution #channel #training

𝗚𝗧𝗗𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲-𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 The IT channel is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. Cloud computing, hyperscalers, artificial intelligence, automation and next-generation digital platforms are reshaping how vendors, solution providers and end customers buy, sell, deploy and support technology. As these forces accelerate, they are also heightening operational complexity, financial risk and competitive pressure across the ecosystem. This report examines the pivotal role distributors now play in enabling cloud- and AI-driven business models. Download your copy here: gtdc.org/resource/distr… #researchreport #itdistribution #channel #cloud #ai

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the GTDC Summit EMEA 2026 (April 13–15) at the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin. As our 15th annual Summit showed, digital empowerment is no longer a concept; it’s a necessity. Across sessions and conversations, one message stood out: IT distribution continues to play a pivotal role in helping the channel navigate an increasingly complex landscape. Thank you for the insights, the collaboration and the energy. 🎥 Take a look back at the highlights in our recap video. #gtdcsummitemea #itdistribution #channel #AI #cloud

🎧 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁| 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (Episode 71) Recorded live at the GTDC North America Summit 2026, Sven Rathjen (HP) joins Frank Vitagliano to explore how AI is reshaping the IT channel. From his journey into the vendor ecosystem to the evolving role of distribution, the conversation highlights a clear shift: distributors are no longer just logistics providers, but digital platforms enabling AI-driven insights, new consumption models and scalable partner growth. A reminder that understanding distribution remains fundamental to success in the channel. 🎥 Watch the episode: youtube.com/watch?v=kuDPL4… #podcast #AI #ITdistribution #channel #technology

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 As AI adoption accelerates, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: success isn’t just about the technology itself, but about how it’s delivered, enabled and scaled. A recent article by Simon Quicke for Computer Weekly, @channelnews , highlights the critical role distribution plays in making AI work in the real world. 🔗 Read the full article: computerweekly.com/microscope/new… #AI #ITdistribution #channel #technology #digitaltransformation #gtdcsummitemea26

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 | 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟵 | 𝟭 𝗽𝗺 (𝗘𝗦𝗧) Register today to join us as we review the latest distributor sales data from IDC’s Weekly North America Distribution Tracker, powered by the GTDC. In this webinar @IDC will share analysis and new market highlights of distribution and technology trends from the GTDC. The session also included guest speaker Ryan Reith, IDC Program Vice President, WW Mobile Device Trackers. Ryan will be covering the memory shortage. The webinar on the 29th will be live, and it will be available on demand afterwards. 👉gtdc-org.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #itdistribution #webinar #IDC #channel

𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗧 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 📈 Cloud, AI and advanced delivery models are reshaping the market fast. But technology alone doesn’t drive success. Real outcomes depend on expertise, trusted partnerships and the ability to help customers navigate complexity. That is where the channel ecosystem continues to make the difference. In his blog, Frank Vitagliano shares why the importance of the IT channel community is rising faster than ever. Read more: gtdc.org/blog/in-a-digi… #channel #digitaltransformation #cloud #AI #XaaS

In episode 71 of GTDC Beyond Distribution, recorded live at the 2026 GTDC North America Summit, Sven Rathjen, Vice President of Global Strategic Channel Partners at @HP, joins host Frank Vitagliano for a wide‑ranging discussion on the evolution of IT distribution and the accelerating impact of AI on the channel. Rathjen shares his career journey from distribution into the vendor ecosystem and explains why a deep understanding of distribution remains foundational to running a successful channel organization. 👉gtdc.org/podcast/ai-dat… #podcast #itdistribution #AI #channel

We’re proud to share that Ananth Lazarus, Managing Director APJ – GTDC, has been appointed one of the Head Judges for the Channel Awards Asia 2026 by @TheChannelCo . The awards celebrate outstanding achievements in innovation, growth, leadership and customer impact, highlighting the organisations helping shape the future of the channel across APJ. If your team has delivered exceptional results over the past year, now is the time to enter. Entries are now open. Submit your nomination today: event.crnasia.com/channelawardsa… 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝘆. #channelawardsasia #CRNAsia #channelleadership #itchannel

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄. A recap from @CRN_UK following the GTDC Summit EMEA 2026 highlights the key forces transforming the channel across Europe and beyond. AI, sustainability, cybersecurity and services-led models are redefining how distributors, vendors and partners create value. The message from the Summit EMEA was clear: success will come from adaptability, collaboration and long-term strategic thinking. channelweb.co.uk/news/2026/gtdc… #gtdcsummitemea #itdistribution #channel #AI #cybersecurity #sustainability

𝗚𝗧𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Thank you for making it truly special. Two inspiring days filled with valuable insights, honest conversations and meaningful connections. A sincere thank you to all distributors, vendors, speakers and partners who brought energy, expertise and openness to the Summit. Your collaboration and shared perspectives continue to move the channel forward and shape what’s next for technology distribution. We’re already looking ahead to building on this momentum and to seeing everyone again in 2027. Until next time! #gtdcsummitemea #gtdcsummit26 #itdistribution #channel

Final session at #GTDCSummitEMEA Anthony Frot ( @CONTEXTworld ) with a review of FY2025 and Q1 2026 results, followed by an interactive forecast session. A data-driven look at where the market stands, and where it’s heading next. #ITdistribution #channel #insights

Norbert Herzog ( @NielsenIQ ) shares the latest market developments and how AI is reshaping the business landscape, highlighting key opportunities for 2026 and beyond. A forward-looking session packed with insights on what’s next for the channel. #gtdcsummitemea #AI #itdistribution #channel

AI in action at the #GTDCSummitEMEA The Practical AI Workshop with Richard Sapsed and Alex Tatham has been running across both days, focusing on real-world adoption; no theory, just actionable insights. From accelerating commercial performance to removing friction and scaling AI safely, this hands-on session is giving attendees a clear starting point and a practical model to take back to their organisations. #AI #itdistribution #channel

“AI is clearly driving the threat landscape and growth in the cybersecurity segment. We spend a lot of time educating partners on the cybersecurity concerns around AI, with identity as the new battleground.” - Jesper Trolle, CEO, @EXN_Networks #gtdcsummitemea #gtdcsummit26 #ai #channel