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'AI's rapid rise to power the next infrastructure wave'
Financial Express Kolkata
|March 16, 2026
Redington is evolving from a pure-play distributor to a technology ecosystem orchestrator under its “Unlock Next” strategy, emphasising digital platforms, services and value-added solutions beyond traditional inventory and logistics. This shift addresses the rise of cloud, SaaS, AI and cybersecurity, where software now drives a larger share of the distribution industry. In this interview, VS Hariharan, Group CEO, Redington, speaks to Sudhir Chowdhary on its transformation journey and expansion plans. Excerpts:
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Redington is evolving from a pure-play distributor to a technology ecosystem orchestrator under its “Unlock Next” strategy, emphasising digital platforms, services and value-added solutions beyond traditional inventory and logistics. This shift addresses the rise of cloud, SaaS, AI and cybersecurity, where software now drives a larger share of the distribution industry. In this interview, VS Hariharan, Group CEO, Redington, speaks to Sudhir Chowdhary on its transformation journey and expansion plans. Excerpts:
How is Redington moving up the value chain?
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