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RNS Number : 0221D  Global Technology Distrbtn. Council  03 April 2025

AI, Sustainability and the Future of Distribution Highlighted at GTDC Summit
EMEA

MADRID, ES / ACCESS Newswire / April 3, 2025 / The rapid rate of change in the
technology community and evolving and increasing role of ICT distribution were
critical topics of conversation at the 14(th) annual GTDC Summit EMEA
conference, hosted by the Global Technology Distribution Council
(https://pr.report/8w7t) . Speakers highlighted the latest industry and
economic shifts and new research on the value of channel orchestration at this
year's event and delved into a number of other notable topics impacting the IT
ecosystem.

Global distributors are committed to developing and augmenting the tools,
programs and services their vendor and ICT partners need to successfully sell,
implement and support innovation. Those responsibilities could grow
exponentially in the coming years as the complexity of IT solutions rise.
"What other organization could fill the channel orchestration role?" said
Frank Vitagliano, CEO of the GTDC. "Frankly, distributors have been delivering
in these critical areas for years and investing to bring you even more
opportunities in the future…they are perfectly positioned to support the
overall IT ecosystem."

In his opening remarks, Vitagliano emphasized core services distributors
provide that will remain crucial in the future and cannot be easily
replicated, including logistics, billing and credit. "Just as critical to the
success of the channel are investments in cloud marketplaces and platforms
that boost engagement opportunities for solution providers and their vendor
partners. The transformation of business models and portfolios is a big reason
distributor value is rising and expected to gain momentum over the next few
years, with the channel relying even more on their collective resources and
ingenuity."

Following a brief overview of how far IT distributors have come, Vation
Ventures founding partner Dave O'Callaghan joined Vitagliano to discuss the
future of these critical channel orchestrators. The duo highlighted key
findings from the recently introduced GTDC Tech Distribution 2030 report and
other research. "Based on our research, channel executives expect the cloud
and business models to continue to evolve and will require additional
resources to support the changing demands of their end-customers. At the same
time, the complexities of AI, advanced cybersecurity, blockchain and other
innovative technologies call for deeper and more unique sets of skills.
Vendors and solution providers are increasingly looking to IT distribution to
provide the 'orchestration' piece that brings it all together and furthers
their success."

Download a free copy of the GTDC Tech Distribution 2030
(https://pr.report/8w7u) report here (https://pr.report/8w7u) .

Summit EMEA Underscores Tech Transformations

Change enablement was a central theme of the 2025 European event. Presenters
and panelists emphasized technology and service trends and the evolution of
distribution, as well as the impact of AI across the entire IT ecosystem.
Highlights of this year's discussions included:

·      Top distribution executives joined Vitagliano for a
forward-looking discussion on the evolving demands on channel vendors,
partners and other ecosystem players. Leaders contributing to the conversation
included: Ali Baghdadi, SVP & Chief Country Executive, Ingram Micro; Nick
Bannister, President EMEA, Arrow Electronics: Alessandro Cattani, CEO,
Esprinet; and Frank Salmon, CEO, CMS Distribution Ltd.

·      ESG meeting thought leaders from the vendor and distribution
community gathered at Summit EMEA for the latest updates on
sustainability-related topics, regulation changes and best practices. Speakers
shared their insight on the Digital Product Passport (DPP), EPEAT, CSRD and
other circularity-related topics.

·      NielsenIQ's VP of Research Science, Machine Learning Antonio
Hurtado shared some of the practical applications of Generative AI and the
opportunities these technologies offer the business and IT communities. While
the ramp up of these solutions has been slower than many predicted, the
prospects for innovation and generating new recurring revenue streams for
channel vendors, distributors and partners look promising.

·      Emily Mansfield, regional director, Europe, of the Economist
Intelligence Unit (EIU) highlighted several points of global concerns,
including the volatile political environment, threats of tariffs, ongoing
conflicts and uncertain monetary policies. Those uncertainties and shifts
create an ambiguous global economic outlook and could temper EMEA and IT
industry growth.

Watch for details on the 2025 GTDC Summit APJ and dates for future events
here (https://pr.report/8w7v) .

About the GTDC

The Global Technology Distribution Council (https://pr.report/8w7w)  is the
industry consortium representing the world's leading tech distributors. GTDC
members drive an estimated $170 billion in annual worldwide sales of products,
services and solutions through diverse business channels. GTDC conferences
support the development and expansion of strategic supply-chain partnerships
that continually address the fast-changing marketplace needs of vendors, end
customers and distributors. GTDC members include AB S.A (WSE: ABPL), Arrow
Electronics (NYSE: ARW), CMS Distribution, Computer Gross Italia (MI: SES),
D&H Distributing, ELKO, Esprinet (PRT.MI), Exclusive Networks (EPA: EXN),
Exertis, Infinigate, Ingram Micro (NYSE: INGM), Intcomex, Logicom (CSE: LOG),
Mindware, Redington Limited (BSE/NSE: Redington), Siewert & Kau, SiS
Technologies (HKSE:0529), Tarsus, TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX), TIM AG, VSTECS
Holdings and Westcon-Comstor.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Brian Sherman, CommCentric Solutions (for GTDC)

(814) 882-4432 | bsherman@commcentric.com (mailto:bsherman@commcentric.com)

SOURCE: Global Technology Distribution Council

 

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