IT Distribution Industry Organization Sees Positive Regional Outlook Despite Major Challenges, Including 'Wall of Uncertainty' in Mexico

ST. PETERSBURG, FL--(Marketwired - Feb 15, 2017) - In its first study focused on the Latin American region, the industry association for the world's leading distributors reports an optimistic overall outlook while citing major uncertainties affecting trade -- most notably U.S. government plans to build a wall across the country's border with Mexico. The LATAM in 2017 report complements a global study the Global Technology Distribution Council recently conducted on technology channel business prospects. Both are available for free download from the GTDC Research Center.

LATAM in 2017 features viewpoints from regional technology distribution leaders, analysts, and vendor community channel executives, with commentary covering a broad range of topics including:

• Signs of Recovery and Resurgence
• The Mobile Factor and Other Game Changers 
• Opening New Vertical Market Doors 
• A Wall of Uncertainty in Mexico 
• Real Work Begins as Economies Recover
• Cloud Platforms Rising Across the Region

"The region appears to be emerging from a two-year stretch of declining sales," commented Tim Curran, GTDC. "Although our report reflects expectations for relatively muted growth in Latin America, technology distributors and their vendor partners are in prime position to capitalize on major global and regional trends. They range from cloud developments to security and mobility advances, for example, to unique vertical market opportunities that extend into secondary and tertiary cities."

The regional report was introduced at the GTDC's LATAM Conference in Miami last week. Attendees learned how technology distributors are rapidly transforming their businesses to provide innovative new products and services for the digital era -- from cloud to mobility to vertical market solutions. Other topics included how to reinvent your business for more sustainable growth and how to take advantage of new-generation solutions such as 3D printing, virtual reality, PC gaming and smart homes. In addition, the conference showcased how the digital transformation is setting up Latin America for long-term industry success, with best practice examples and ideas around disruptive technology opportunities.