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Cloud promises speed and flexibility. Partners see it every day. Customers want to move fast, test new ideas, and scale when opportunity strikes. But somewhere between spinning up resources and reviewing the monthly invoice, the conversation often changes. That topic surfaced in a recent episode of The High-Growth Equation, where host Lawrence Roberts sat down with Jan Michael De Kok, Vice President of Amazon Web Services Global Partnership and Financial Operations (FinOps) Go-to-Market at TD …

2026 is underway and many organizations are rethinking what progress really looks like. Instead of bold, all-or-nothing resolutions, business leaders are embracing a more intentional reset. The focus has shifted from rapid transformation to building momentum in the areas that matter most.  That mindset is clearly reflected in the technology channel. While recent industry predictions have outlined what’s next for the IT ecosystem, insights from TD SYNNEX’s recent annual Direction of Technology report, show how partners are translating trends into real priorities for the future. …

“What’s next and how do I get ahead of it?” That’s the question everyone in the IT channel is eager to find the answer to. And with a seat in the center of the channel, TD SYNNEX is uniquely positioned to accomplish exactly that. We’re incredibly fortunate to have a roster of talented leaders and IT experts who are equipped to identify, monitor and predict the trends that are shaping the IT channel. The 2026 …

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s a business imperative. With the average cost of a data breach now reaching $4.44 million, and breaches involving stolen credentials taking 241 days to contain1, partners must rethink how they manage and communicate their security portfolios. Enter the Cyber Defense Matrix, a framework created by Sounil Yu that helps you map cybersecurity capabilities across five operational functions: Against five asset classes: When paired with NIST Cybersecurity Framework …

This article was originally featured on TD SYNNEX Level Up Networking is no longer just infrastructure. It’s strategy. It’s value. It’s the heartbeat of modern business. Why the resurgence? Simple. AI workloads are hungry—ravenous, even. They demand massive compute power, lightning-fast data transfer, and zero tolerance for downtime. That puts the pressure squarely on the network. And guess what? Networking is stepping up. We’re seeing a refresh frenzy across the board. Enterprises are upgrading to …

Every October, Cybersecurity Awareness Month reminds us how quickly the digital threat landscape evolves. This year, we’re focusing on one of the biggest shifts yet, how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming not only the way we work, but also the way we protect it. As AI adoption accelerates, one question rises to the top: How do we keep AI itself secure? That’s where Security for AI comes in, one of the core focus areas within …

The traditional technology pitch is losing its power. Buyers now expect proof, not promises, and they reward vendors who can demonstrate value early. More than 90 percent of buyers want to understand outcomes at the start of the sales cycle (CSO Insights), and most choose the vendor who shows value first (Forrester). Experience has become the new currency of trust. Just as no one would buy a vehicle after only hearing about it, today’s customers …

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — and 2025 has been a pivotal year for federal cybersecurity. With new rules, enforcement measures, and executive actions reshaping how IT vendors and partners engage with government agencies, organizations are moving from preparation to compliance. In this article from our TD SYNNEX Public Sector | DLT team, explore key updates driving change across the cybersecurity landscape — from CMMC 2.0 enforcement and FAR rule revisions to Executive Order 14306, …

Author: Mariano O’Kon, VP, Global Security, Networking and Communications Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical discipline – it’s a trust equation. Every breach, every exploit, every missed update reinforces one truth: customers want partners who can help them see what they can’t. That’s where penetration testing comes in – controlled, ethical simulations that expose vulnerabilities before attackers do. For partners, it’s not just a defensive measure; it’s a strategic way to deepen relationships, expand services, and …

In today’s volatile economic climate, one thing remains constant: the demand for innovation. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity continue to evolve at neck breaking speed, transforming business models and redefining competitive edge. For organizations striving to scale and stay secure, the question isn’t whether to invest in technology, but how to fund that growth strategically. The macroeconomic headwinds, rising interest rates, constrained credit markets, and global uncertainty have CFOs doubling down on cash preservation …

At the start of 2025, we laid out five bold predictions for 2025 on what trends would have the biggest impact in the technology landscape. Our forecast, with an emphasis on generative AI, financing models and the growing skills gap, aimed to guide partners through what promised to be a transformative and opportunistic year. Now, we’re more than halfway through the year and it’s time to revisit those predictions and find out just how accurate …

AI is evolving fast, but for many businesses, the biggest challenge isn’t the technology. It’s knowing where to begin. In the latest episode of The High-Growth Equation, TD SYNNEX’s Lawrence Roberts sits down with Ed Morales, Vice President of High-Growth Strategic Business Enablement for North America, to talk about how Destination AI™, a global program designed to enable and guide partner AI strategy and adoption, is helping partners move from uncertainty to action. Whether you’re …