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IDC, Context and Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) have formed a unique global partnership to provide the first single source of technology sales data across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East. The aim is to provide IT manufacturers and distributors with accurate, comparable insights into market trends, enabling a 360-degree view of global distribution. IDC brings...
E3 Magazine
October 29, 2025
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IDC, Context and Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) have formed a unique global partnership to provide the first single source of technology sales data across Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East. The goal is to provide IT manufacturers and distributors with accurate, comparable insights into market trends, enabling a 360-degree view of global distribution. IDC contributes its global analyst expertise and databases, Context provides in-depth knowledge of the EMEA market, while GTDC broadens the base with daily updated sales data from its members. Industry representatives such as Lenovo speak of a "game changer" that significantly increases efficiency and planning security in the channel.

Source: IDC

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Working on the SAP basis is crucial for successful S/4 conversion. 

This gives the Competence Center strategic importance for existing SAP customers. Regardless of the S/4 Hana operating model, topics such as Automation, Monitoring, Security, Application Lifecycle Management and Data Management the basis for S/4 operations.

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Wednesday, June 10, and
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Hotel Hilton Heidelberg
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Wednesday, April 22 and
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The event is organized by the E3 magazine of the publishing house B4Bmedia.net AG. The presentations will be accompanied by an exhibition of selected SAP partners. The ticket price includes attendance at all presentations of the Steampunk and BTP Summit 2026, a visit to the exhibition area, participation in the evening event and catering during the official program. The lecture program and the list of exhibitors and sponsors (SAP partners) will be published on this website in due course.