“This agreement allows Tech Data to help its partners realize incremental revenue opportunities, grow in new markets, and rapidly scale their IoT offerings,” said Craig Smith, Director of IoT & Analytics Solutions at Tech Data. “We have the expertise, resources, and portfolio to complement all elements of Panduit’s solutions, including physical infrastructure, device activation, sensors, connectivity, servers, storage, cloud, analytics, and artificial intelligence, to create end-to-end IoT solutions for smart manufacturing. We are excited to help our customers accelerate their success in this space.”.

“IoT and smart manufacturing are two of the hottest topics in the world of industrial automation,” said Ralph Lolies, executive vice president and general manager of Panduit EMEA. “IoT is paving the way for a new era in manufacturing and IT systems integration. The alliance with Tech Data provides an unparalleled combination of skills, expertise, and additional reach for our partner ecosystem. Together, we will leverage best-in-class process automation and IT systems expertise to provide an excellent foundation for customers on their journey to the digital age.”.

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