Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC)
IT Services and IT ConsultingFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC) is a trade body that provides industry insight into technology distribution, anchored by sales-out data from its member companies. Collectively, GTDC members represent more than $160 billion in product and services business worldwide, and they include some of the largest and most successful distributors, operating across 187 countries and covering 95% of the global market. The organization gathers and analyzes trends with data at the SKU level, including attributes such as unit volumes and pricing, and it tracks updates to destination channels. GTDC runs conferences and education programs that connect distribution leaders with vendors, channel analysts, and database experts. Based in Tampa, Florida, GTDC operates within the IT services and IT consulting landscape and serves professional audiences involved in distribution and channel strategy. Its primary customers are distributors, vendors, and other participants in the technology channel seeking data-driven insights and guidance on market dynamics, channel strategies, and benchmarking. By compiling and disseminating comprehensive data and analysis, GTDC supports decision-making and strategic planning for members and partners in the distribution ecosystem. The organization acts as a central resource for the global technology distribution community through its events and educational offerings. In May 2026, GTDC announced the appointment of V.S. (Hari) Hariharan to its Executive Committee.