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Channel leaders bet big on AI to hit ESG targets AI is fast becoming the key differentiator for channel businesses looking to boost their sustainability and ESG strategies over the next 12 months, according to the latest ESG Unwrapped report from Nebula Global Services.
The report, Using the power of AI to drive your sustainability strategy , focuses on the areas in which AI can make a difference when it comes to ESG in the channel. “There’s no doubt that AI is already being deployed by early-adopters in the channel to help them fast-track their ESG goals,” said Richard Eglon, CMO at Nebula Global Services. “However, it’s a minefield. With this report, we wanted to provide practical expert advice for channel firms on how to use AI strategically to deliver real ESG benefits.” While the report acknowledges that AI use cases for ESG in the channel are still emerging, it reveals how channel players
are finding practical ways to apply it, from shaping ESG strategy to managing office space to improving staff inclusion and wellbeing. It also tackles the issue at the heart of AI and ESG: how can businesses use a technology that consumes so much energy and water to become more sustainable? The report offers guidance to help channel leaders strike a balance between using AI responsibly while working towards ESG goals. n
Richard Eglon CMO
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AOC/MMD target UK SMEs with channel programme The professional monitor market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with demand for larger screen formats
regional sales director at MMD Monitors & Displays and AOC International. “We’re seeing businesses move beyond the traditional 24-inch standard towards larger, more sophisticated display solutions with USB-C and KVM switches. Our new programme gives resellers the tools and support they need to capture this opportunity.” The programme provides resellers with guaranteed pricing stability, dedicated UK sales team support, demonstration units for client testing and exclusive partner portal access. The initiative emphasises the total cost of ownership over five years rather than just the initial purchase price. Partners can also leverage the joint Technology Desking and Philips Monitors showroom in Canary Wharf where clients can experience displays in realistic trading floor, control room and office environments. n
and enhanced functionality driving rapid expansion in the SMB sector. Monitor manufacturer AOC and MMD, brand licence partner for Philips Monitors, are responding to this with a new partner programme designed specifically for SMBs. The initiative arrives as businesses increasingly demand flexible, energy- efficient displays with advanced connectivity options. Since the pandemic transformed IT workspaces and accelerated the adoption of collaboration tools such as Teams, there has been a significant appetite for larger screens and higher resolution displays. “The SME sector represents tremendous growth potential for our channel partners,” said Paul Butler, UK
Paul Butler regional sales director, UK and Ireland
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