Erick and Rich share thoughts on the latest ChannelPro State of the Channel survey, suggestions on leveraging ChatGPT to boost productivity and strengthen client relationships, and some very special news about the future of this podcast.
Erick and Rich discuss D&H’s new partner investments, possible hardware price spikes, using security bundles to boost margins, and soap made from snail slime, which turns out to be an actual thing.
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Coming off the first $5 billion fiscal year in its 104-year history, the distributor has increased credit, more hiring, and a new distribution center on the way, but foresees higher prices on hardware coming too.
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The new group will provide pre- and post-sales support on esports and PC gaming deals, develop as-a-service solutions, and offer outsourced professional services in a bid to capitalize on what the distributor sees as strategic market opportunities.
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During its latest online THREADcast event this week, the distributor highlighted cloud solutions, everything as a service, unified communications, Pro AV, and professional services as high-growth markets in the months ahead.
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Who knew? Turns out Sith Lords have hobbies too. And at least one Sith shares a hobby with Matt and Rich’s guest host this week, Chris Ploessel, president of cloud specialist RedNight Consulting.
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Erick and Rich sift through the blockbuster SYNNEX/Tech Data merger, urge you to integrate your line-of-business software more thoroughly, and ponder the wisdom of a proposal in Maine’s state legislature to legalize Viking funeral pyres.
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Capable foes have inspired the company to up its game in the past, says U.S. country chief Kirk Robinson, who sees the billions of investment dollars pouring into distribution lately as proof that there’s never been a better time to be in IT.
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As two of its three largest competitors become one, the distributor will stay true to the focused vendor relationships, personal service, and private ownership that have made it a $5 billion company, according to Co-President Dan Schwab (pictured).
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News from Microsoft Ignite, a new SSD from Intel, a router update from Untangle, and two vivid examples of why we both love and fear cats are among the stories we’re bringing you just in time for the weekend.
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