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Orchestrating the IT Ecosystem of the Future
Looking forward was a central theme of the conversations at GTDC Summit North America as the research, conversations and presentations highlighted the many ways distributors empower the vendor and solution provider community. From scaling AI and advanced cybersecurity solutions to optimizing procurement, delivery and support in the digital age, the session and activities focused heavily on the future needs of the IT ecosystem. Here are a few of the highlights:
• Distribution executives shared their thoughts on digital transformation acceleration, ecosystem collaboration, cybersecurity prioritization and advanced XaaS models with GTDC’s Frank Vitagliano. His panelists included Sean Kerins, President and CEO, Arrow Electronics, Inc; Dan Schwab, Co-President, D&H Distributing; Paul Bay, CEO, Ingram Micro; and Patrick Zammit, CEO, TD SYNNEX
• Economist Douglas Holtz-Eakin highlighted recent policy changes and potential fiscal outcomes with the recent political changes, and their short- and long-term impact on the global IT ecosystem.
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• IDC President Crawford Del Prete shared a comprehensive industry outlook, including the prospects for the different communities that make up the IT ecosystem, and the factors impacting AI and cybersecurity adoption.
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• Dave O’Callaghan of Vation Ventures moderated an insightful AI go-to-market thought leader discussion with Victor Baez of Ingram Micro, John Brookbank with Cisco, Allen Fazio of Houlihan Lokey, Kyle Henry with AMD, Mike Strohl with e360, and David Tharp of Dataiku.
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• CommCentric’s Brian Sherman led a group discussion on reseller business transformations and the current and future needs of the partner community. His panelists included Huy Ly of Meijun, Chris Ploessel with RedNight Consulting, Dan Shapero of TeamLogic IT and Mike Strohl with e360.
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For executives with interests or channel responsibilities in Europe, register now for the 2025 GTDC Summit EMEA, April 1-3, at the InterContinental Madrid in Madrid, Spain.
