Ingram Micro’s Sanjib Sahoo on AI, Data & the Future of the Channel
Description
They explore how AI is reshaping the IT channel, the evolving role of data, and why Sanjib believes AI agents are like puppies — they need to be trained and nurtured over time to grow.
🔹 Topics covered:
00:00 – Intro from Katie Bavoso
01:00 – What AI really means for business growth
02:20 – Advice for channel partners embracing AI
03:15 – How Ingram’s Xvantage platform is transforming with AI
04:25 – Merging human creativity with AI innovation
05:38 – Why Sanjib says “AI agents are like puppies”
06:18 – Predictions for AI and the channel in 2026
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