Microsoft marks Ingram Micro as Frontier Distributor.
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Microsoft marks Ingram Micro as Frontier Distributor. Mar 31, 2026 2 mins Reflects its ability to help partners move from AI experimentation to execution. Ingram Micro has been designated as Microsoft Frontier Distributor, a newly introduced label under the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. The designation recognises distributors who meet Microsoft's standards for performance, enablement and partner support. Microsoft introduced the concept of "Frontier Firms" during Microsoft Ignite 2025. At the time, chief partner officer and CVP of global channel partner sales Nicole Dezen said Frontier Firms are organisations that embed AI across every layer of their business. The Frontier Distributor designation recognises distributors that meet the "highest standards of performance and enablement", explained Dezen. For Ingram Micro, the designation confirmed that it was trusted to help partners move beyond AI experimentation and deliver real, scalable outcomes for customers. "Microsoft is clearly raising the bar for what modern distribution looks like in the AI era. Being recognised as a Microsoft Frontier Distributor is a significant milestone for Ingram Micro and a strong endorsement of the investments we've made in our people, platforms, and partner enablement capabilities," said Ingram Micro New Zealand executive managing director Leon De Suza. "For our partners across...
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