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New GTDC Research Illuminates Distribution's Expanding Role in Modern Technology Ecosystems

New GTDC Research Illuminates Distribution's Expanding Role in Modern Technology Ecosystems

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 29, 2026 / The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC), the world's largest consortium of technology distributors, today released a new research report, The Evolving Role of Distribution in Technology Go-To-Market Models, developed in partnership with Channelnomics. The study examines the shift in distribution from a traditional channel intermediary into a strategic operating platform that helps vendors and partners scale, increase support and overcome the complexities associated with innovation (i.e., AI and cybersecurity) and integration.

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US government bans humanoid robots manufactured abroad

US government bans humanoid robots manufactured abroad

US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday added humanoid and quadruped robots to a list of products and companies that are banned from being imported into the United States on national security grounds.

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Two dead in shopping mall hit by Japan quake

Two dead in shopping mall hit by Japan quake

Two young women were found dead early Wednesday in a mall badly damaged by a powerful earthquake and subsequent explosion in Japan, local media reported, as crews continued searching for missing people.

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Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold

Eseme, Hobbs shine in Glasgow rain to win 100m Commonwealth gold

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme defied the torrential rain in Glasgow to win the men's 100 metres in a Commonwealth Games record time on Tuesday as New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs surged to a surprise victory in the women's 100m.

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UN sounds alarm on politicisation of refugees and asylum

UN sounds alarm on politicisation of refugees and asylum

Refugees fleeing persecution too often face restrictions on their right to seek asylum, with the debate around protection becoming increasingly politicised, the United Nations warned Tuesday.

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Netanyahu holds first White House talks with Trump since Iran war began

Netanyahu holds first White House talks with Trump since Iran war began

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Tuesday for his first in-person talks with President Donald Trump since the Iran war began, with the Israeli leader saying they discussed ensuring Tehran does not acquire nuclear arms.

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Aussie teen Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington where dad won title

Aussie teen Hewitt wins first ATP match in Washington where dad won title

Cruz Hewitt, the 17-year-old son of former world number one Lleyton Hewitt, captured his first ATP Tour victory on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Washington Open.

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Warriors re-sign Green after LeBron James shun

Warriors re-sign Green after LeBron James shun

The Golden State Warriors have re-signed veteran Draymond Green on a one-year $28 million deal after missing out on LeBron James, US media reported Tuesday.

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Mixed day for global stocks but oil prices fall along with chip shares

Mixed day for global stocks but oil prices fall along with chip shares

Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday behind solid earnings and a pullback in oil prices, offsetting weakness in chip shares and in Asian equity markets.

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New Zealand's Hobbs surges to women's 100m Commonwealth gold

New Zealand's Hobbs surges to women's 100m Commonwealth gold

Zoe Hobbs produced a remarkable run from lane seven to win the women's 100m final at the Commonwealth Games for New Zealand.

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