Changing Channels

Larry Walsh

Changing Channels uncovers what it takes to get the next generation of technology to market. Join Larry Walsh, chief analyst and CEO of Channelnomics, for candid conversations with thought leaders, channel chiefs, and partner executives sharing actionable insights, best practices, and lessons learned in a channel that’s constantly changing. Each episode provides expert go-to-market guidance for enhanced performance in the channel.

  1. Aug 18

    GTDC’s Frank Vitagliano on the Evolving Role of Distribution

    Technology distribution is evolving from transactional product fulfillment into a broader role centered on lifecycle support, multivendor integration, services, and ecosystem orchestration. In this episode of Changing Channels, Larry Walsh speaks with Frank Vitagliano, CEO of the Global Technology Distribution Council, about the Channelnomics-GTDC report The Evolving Role of Distribution and what it reveals about distribution’s growing importance to vendor go-to-market strategies. They discuss why vendors can significantly improve their probability of success by working through distribution, how distributors create value through scale and cost avoidance, and why AI, cybersecurity, cloud services, professional services, and increasingly complex customer requirements are making distributors more essential to vendors and solution providers alike. Topics include: The current state of global technology distribution Why distribution is shifting from transactions to lifecycle support How distributors improve vendors' probability of go-to-market success Why vendors continue to question distribution ROI The difference between distribution cost and distribution value How distributors create cost avoidance for vendors Distribution's role in multivendor integration and ecosystem orchestration Why AI deployment, governance, security, and data readiness create new opportunities How distribution supports MSPs and solution providers with capabilities they cannot economically build themselves The growing importance of software, services, and professional services Why distributors are becoming more integrated with vendors and solution providers What technology distribution could look like five years from now Follow us, Like us, and Subscribe! Channelnomics: https://channelnomics.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2NC6Vli X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/channelnomics About Larry Walsh: Bio: https://www.channelnomics.com/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmwalsh2112/ About Frank Vitagliano: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-vitagliano-31170856/ Global Technology Distribution Council: https://www.gtdc.org/   The Evolving Role of Distribution: The global report and regional editions covering North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific are available through GTDC. Download Here: https://gtdc.org/resource/the-evolving-role-of-distribution/

  2. Jun 2

    How Lenovo is Evolving Its Channel for Outcome-Based Selling

    Technology buyers are demanding business outcomes, AI readiness, and measurable value — not just products. To meet those expectations, Lenovo is evolving its channel strategy through Lenovo 360, emphasizing services, lifecycle value, technical enablement, and outcome-based selling. In this episode of Changing Channels, Wade McFarland, Vice President of North America Channel at Lenovo, joins Larry Walsh to discuss how Lenovo is helping partners grow profitability, attach more services, accelerate AI adoption, simplify engagement, and deliver stronger customer outcomes. Topics include: • Outcome-based selling and customer success • Lenovo 360 partner program updates • AI-driven opportunities for channel partners • Services-led growth and recurring revenue • Partner profitability and lifecycle services • Technical enablement and skills development • Financing, consumption models, and customer value • Simplifying channel engagement Follow us, Like us, and Subscribe! Channelnomics: https://channelnomics.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2NC6Vli X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/channelnomics About Larry Walsh: Bio: https://www.channelnomics.com/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmwalsh2112/ About Wade McFarland: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-mcfarland-9017037/ About Lenovo 360: https://www.lenovopartnerhub.com/ © 2112 Enterprises LLC #Lenovo #Lenovo360 #ChannelPartners #ITChannel #ChannelSales #PartnerPrograms #OutcomeBasedSelling #AI #ManagedServices #CustomerSuccess #ChannelStrategy #TechnologyPartners

  3. May 12

    ConnectWise’s Manny Rivelo on Automation, AI, and the Future of MSP Platforms

    The managed services market is entering a new phase as MSPs confront rising operational complexity, mounting tool sprawl, margin pressure, and increasing customer demands for automation and efficiency. Platform consolidation, workflow orchestration, and AI-driven operations are reshaping how MSPs scale and compete, while vendors race to position themselves as the operational backbone of modern service providers. ConnectWise CEO Manny Rivelo joins Channelnomics’ Larry Walsh on Changing Channels to discuss the company’s ASIO platform strategy, the evolution of the MSP business model, the role of ecosystem integration, and how automation and data-driven operations are redefining the future of managed services.     Follow us, Like us, and Subscribe! Channelnomics: https://channelnomics.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2NC6Vli X (formerly Twitter): / channelnomics   About Larry Walsh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lmwalsh2112/     About Manny Rivelo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyrivelo/   About ConnectWise LinkedIn: www.connectwise.com   Changing Channels is a production of Channelnomics, a brand of 2112 Enterprises LLC   Follow @Channelnomics to stay current on the latest #research, #bestpractices, and #resources. At @Channelnomics — the voice of thought leadership — we define #channel trends, chart new #GTM strategies, and #partner with industry leaders to champion #diversity in the channel.    © 2112 Enterprises LLC

  4. Apr 14

    Inside Slide's Reinvention of Backup for MSPs

    The backup and disaster recovery market has long been viewed as mature and saturated, yet shifting economics, evolving cyber threats, and partner fatigue are creating an opening for disruption. New infrastructure capabilities, changing MSP expectations, and rising concerns around vendor “extraction” models are redefining what partners demand from their technology providers – including BCDR. Slide, the new MSP-centric backup vendor, aims to shake up the staid segment with new products, innovations, and commitment to partner collaboration. Co-founders Austin McChord and Michael Fass join Channelnomics’ Larry Walsh on Changing Channels to discuss the ascent of Slide. Follow us, Like us, and Subscribe! • Channelnomics: https://channelnomics.com/ • LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2NC6Vli • X (formerly Twitter):   / channelnomics   About Larry Walsh: • LinkedIn:   / lmwalsh2112   • X (formerly Twitter):   / lmwalsh_cn   About Austin McChord • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcchord/ About Michael Fass • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fass-6a224111/ About Slide • LinkedIn: www.slide.tech Changing Channels is a production of Channelnomics, a brand of 2112 Enterprises LLC Follow @Channelnomics to stay current on the latest #research, #bestpractices, and #resources. At @Channelnomics — the voice of thought leadership — we define #channel trends, chart new #GTM strategies, and #partner with industry leaders to champion #diversity in the channel.  © 2112 Enterprises LLC

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Changing Channels uncovers what it takes to get the next generation of technology to market. Join Larry Walsh, chief analyst and CEO of Channelnomics, for candid conversations with thought leaders, channel chiefs, and partner executives sharing actionable insights, best practices, and lessons learned in a channel that’s constantly changing. Each episode provides expert go-to-market guidance for enhanced performance in the channel.