𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 How can stronger channel partnerships help turn technology shifts into opportunities across Asia Pacific? Join senior technology, vendor and distribution leaders at GTDC Summit APJ 2026 to exchange perspectives, build strategic relationships and explore the forces shaping the region’s IT ecosystem. Under the theme “Distribution: Empowering the Digital Evolution,” discussions will cover AI, cybersecurity, cloud and the evolving role of distribution in bringing technology to market. 🎥 Hear from Shiva Kumar Yadagiri, Senior Director APJC Distribution Sales, Cisco, in the accompanying video, and join the conversation in Singapore. 📅 November 16–17, 2026 📍 Singapore Register today: gtdc.org/events/gtdc-summit-… #gtdcsummitapj #itdistribution #channel #apj

🎙️ 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 AI is opening new doors for the technology channel. Helping customers move forward means understanding their goals and bringing together the data, infrastructure and expertise needed to support them. In Episode 79 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, Frank Vitagliano joins Maurits Tichelman, general manager of Intel’s EMEA partner sales organization, to explore what successful AI adoption requires and where the channel can add value. From data readiness and security to governance and infrastructure, their conversation examines the foundations for adoption, and how distributors connect partners to bring complete AI solutions to market. ▶️ Watch the episode for insights into helping customers turn AI ambitions into business outcomes: youtube.com/watch?v=Cq9Tx6z5… #beyonddistribution #AI #itdistribution #channel #podcast

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Understanding how distributors operate can help you build stronger partnerships and make more informed decisions. Starting November 2, the GTDC Diploma Course explores distribution business models, partner ecosystems and channel strategies through expert-led sessions and group discussions, with schedules for the US, EMEA and MEA/APAC regions. “Having graduated with the GTDC Distribution Diploma in 2022 I can confirm this is a game changing learning for your distribution team to elevate their vendor conversations. Message me if you want to understand my experience of this” – Dave Marshall, Bomisco Ready to deepen your understanding of distribution? 📅 Sessions begin November 2 🔗 Register here: opendiploma.gtdctraining.com… #itdistribution #channel #professionaldevelopment #technology

𝗔𝗜, 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 How are AI and cybersecurity changing the value the technology channel brings to customers and partners? Join us at GTDC Summit APJ 2026 for a workshop led by two industry experts: 🔹 Tiffani Bova, Chief Strategy & Research Officer, The Futurum Group 🔹 Joseph Turner, Vice President, Sales & Research, CONTEXT The “AI, Cybersecurity and the Reinvention of Channel Value Workshop” will bring these themes into focus as technology, channel and distribution leaders gather to explore the next phase of digital evolution. 📅 November 16–17, 2026 📍 Singapore Be part of the conversation about what’s next for the channel. Registration: gtdc.org/events/gtdc-summit-… #gtdcsummitapj #ai #cybersecurity #itdistribution #channel

Great to see our colleague @AnitaLussenburg and GTDC’s guests at the @WOTChannel Leadership Summit Europe in London yesterday, sharing ideas and building connections to support women’s careers in technology. #WOTC #womenintech

🎙️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗜𝘀 𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 How can the channel help customers turn AI ambitions into business outcomes? In Episode 79 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, Frank Vitagliano speaks with Maurits Tichelman, general manager of Intel’s EMEA partner sales organization, about the opportunities ahead, and what successful adoption requires. They explore data readiness, infrastructure, security and governance, alongside distribution’s role in connecting partners and bringing complete AI solutions to market. 🎧 Listen for insights into how the channel can help customers navigate complexity and put AI to work: gtdc.org/podcast/ai-is-a-gat… #beyonddistribution #AI #itdistribution #channel #podcast

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. This week, GTDC’s Vendor Advisory Council (VAC) North America met at the Grand Bohemian Lodge for focused discussions on the evolving needs and opportunities of the IT channel. By sharing industry insights and advising on new initiatives, VAC members help shape GTDC’s strategic direction and keep our work aligned with the priorities of vendors and distribution partners. Thank you to all members for your thoughtful contributions, leadership and continued commitment to strengthening the technology distribution ecosystem. #itistribution #channel #partnerships #technology

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿’𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀? Understanding the business behind distribution can help you build stronger partnerships and make more informed channel decisions. From financial priorities to partner relationships, knowing how distributors operate brings a valuable perspective to your everyday work. Starting November 2, the GTDC Diploma Course offers technology professionals the opportunity to explore distribution business models, partner ecosystems and the strategies shaping the IT channel. Expert-led sessions and group discussions connect the course content with participants’ own experience, with schedules accommodating the US, EMEA and MEA/APAC regions. Here’s how one participant described the experience: "Absolutely wonderful learning experience. The group discussions were an additional learning opportunity, especially coming from a market research background. The highlight for me was the financial ratios and how they impact distributors, and the framework that explains what drives the distributor's thought process. Highly engaging and very informative." Research professional, Market Intelligence Whether you’re building your understanding of distribution or expanding your existing knowledge, the course offers practical insights to support your role and your channel relationships. 📅 Sessions begin November 2 🔗 Register here: opendiploma.gtdctraining.com… #itdistribution #channel #professionaldevelopment #technology

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 – Ruben Luna, Head of Global Strategy & Operation, Equinix “We work soley through partners enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions to the SMB, and an instrumental part of our strategy is having distributors help with recruitment, activation and extending our reach in the market.” gtdc.org/ #itdistribution #channel #industryspotlight

🎙️ 𝗔𝗜 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 “Be as transparent as we can be, sharing information, sharing our knowledge.” In this preview, Intel’s Maurits Tichelman reflects on how partners and distributors can guide customers through the rapid evolution of AI, with knowledge, transparency and a focus on listening. ▶️ Episode 79 of Beyond Distribution with GTDC, “AI Is a Gateway to New Channel Opportunities,” will be available October 7. #beyonddistribution #AI #itdistribution #channel #podcast

🎤 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗚𝗧𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗣𝗝 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We’re pleased to welcome Sandra Ng, Group Vice President and General Manager at @IDC, to the GTDC Summit APJ in Singapore. In her keynote, “IDC Predictions,” Sandra will bring her perspective on the trends shaping the ICT industry and the decisions facing technology leaders across Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Sandra has more than 20 years of experience advising C-suite leaders across technology, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, the public sector and life sciences. She leads IDC research that helps technology buyers and vendors understand market shifts, investment priorities and go-to-market opportunities. Join us on 16–17 November 2026 for two days of market insight, strategic discussion and networking with technology, channel and distribution leaders. Event details and registration: gtdc.org/events/gtdc-summit-… #gtdcsummitapj #itdistribution #APJ

🔐 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵. A timely reminder that strong defenses depend on more than technology alone. Across the IT channel, vendors, distributors and solution providers work together to help organizations adopt and maintain effective cybersecurity solutions. Distributors support that work with technical expertise, training, tools and programs that help partners bring those solutions to market. The GTDC guide, IT Distributors Empower Cybersecurity Adoption and Sales, explores these relationships and the value distributors bring to cybersecurity vendors and their partners. 📥Download the guide: gtdc.org/resource/it-distrib… #cybersecuritymonth #cybersecurity #itdistribution #channel

🎙️ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆! What’s shaping the future of technology distribution? On Beyond Distribution with GTDC, we bring industry leaders together to share their perspectives on the trends, challenges and opportunities across the IT channel. From AI and cybersecurity to partnerships and evolving go-to-market strategies, each conversation offers ideas to take into your next discussion. Looking for something to listen to today? Explore the series and choose an episode ▶️ gtdc.org/podcasts/ #internationalpodcastday #beyonddistribution #itdistribution #channel

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 Registration is open for the 25th GTDC Summit North America, taking place February 10–11, 2027, at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. Under the theme Enabling NextGen Technologies, vendor and distribution executives will come together to discuss emerging opportunities, build strategic relationships and explore how innovation can deliver business results. Join us: web.cvent.com/event/afa48a58… #gtdcsummitna #itdistribution #channel #nextgentechnology

📊 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔? New research from the GTDC and @Channelnomics explores how distributors help vendors and partners navigate regional complexity, reach more markets and bring advanced solutions to customers. The report also offers a practical playbook for vendors looking to strengthen their go-to-market strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. 📥 Download The Evolving Role of Distribution in Technology Go-To-Market Models – EMEA: gtdc.org/resource/the-evolvi… #itdistribution #EMEA #channel #research

🎤 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁| 𝗚𝗧𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗣𝗝 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 We are pleased to welcome Alex Holmes, Regional Director, Asia-Pacific at The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), as a keynote speaker at the GTDC Summit APJ in Singapore. During his session, “Global and Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook + Q&A,” Alex will share insights into the economic forces shaping business and technology investment across the region, and what leaders should be watching as they plan for the future. Join senior technology, channel and distribution executives on 16–17 November 2026 for two days of market insights, strategic discussions and high-value networking. Learn more and register: gtdc.org/events/gtdc-summit-… #GTDCSummitAPJ #itdistribution #channel #economicoutlook