DDN Executives Recognized as 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs
Event summary
- Wendy Stusrud, VP of Worldwide Channel Sales, and Doug Cook, VP of Global Systems Integrators at DDN, named to CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list.
- CRN honors executives driving channel strategy, innovation, and partner ecosystems.
- Stusrud leads DDN’s global channel sales strategy, expanding partner programs for AI, data intelligence, and accelerated computing.
- Cook focuses on strategic alliances with global systems integrators to deliver end-to-end AI solutions.
The big picture
The recognition of DDN executives as 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs underscores the growing importance of robust partner ecosystems in the AI data intelligence sector. As AI workloads scale in complexity, DDN’s strategic focus on channel sales and systems integrator alliances positions it to capitalize on the demand for integrated AI solutions. The company’s emphasis on enabling partners to deliver differentiated outcomes highlights its commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in the IT channel.
What we're watching
- Channel Expansion
- How DDN’s focus on partner enablement and profitability will impact its global channel footprint.
- AI Deployment
- Whether DDN’s joint go-to-market initiatives will accelerate AI adoption at scale.
- Strategic Alliances
- The pace at which DDN’s partnerships with global systems integrators will drive end-to-end AI solutions.
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