Two dynamic keynote speakers will headline the IT channel’s premier vendor-neutral conference powered by the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA)

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChannelCon 2025, the Global Technology Industry Association’s (GTIA) premier annual event, is set for July 29-31 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville.

ChannelCon features three days of learning, networking and business development for IT channel businesses, and will be GTIA’s largest event since the association began operating under its new name. Formerly the CompTIA Community, GTIA is the only vendor-neutral, nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel.

“The magic of GTIA and ChannelCon is that we offer channel pros the ability to come together and meet and engage without competitive pressure,” said MJ Shoer, chief community officer at GTIA. “Being a vendor-neutral event truly sets us apart from an education and networking perspective, making ChannelCon the must-attend event for our industry.”

For the first time, two dynamic keynote speakers, who are focused on the critical topics of artificial intelligence (AI) and workplace culture, respectively, will headline this year’s ChannelCon:

Noelle Russell is a leading AI innovator and practitioner, as well as the founder and chief AI officer at AI Leadership Institute. Russell helps organizations uncover the possibilities artificial intelligence presents to their businesses and guides them through the intricacies of AI adoption. Russell will discuss her new book, “Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution.”

Kim Scott is a leadership and culture expert who is author of The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller “Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss without Losing Your Humanity,” which launched a global management revolution. Scott is the co-founder of Radical Candor®, LLC — a company dedicated to helping organizations and teams move from a culture of command and control to one of collaboration.

ChannelCon will also include collaborative, educational sessions from leading technology experts in four principal areas: MSP Success, Cybersecurity, Vendor and Distributor, and Community.

“GTIA exists to connect people, and technology enables us to accomplish more as humans — more for our businesses, our teams, our customers, and each other,” said Shoer. “ChannelCon is where we come together as a community and an industry to learn how to harness the power of technology for human good.”

Conference details and registration options are available at channelcon.gtia.org. Registration is free for all GTIA members.

About the Global Technology Industry Association 

The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership community connecting and representing the worldwide IT channel. We set our members up for success by providing benefits that include trusted resources and networking opportunities. In addition, the association sets industry standards that enable companies to build sustainable, secure and profitable businesses in an ever-changing technology landscape. Internationally, GTIA represents tens of thousands of professionals from more than 2,000 MSPs, solution providers, vendors, distributors, and other companies serving the IT channel. GTIA was formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA). For more information, visit gtia.org. 

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$TAIKO listing on Revolut opens up 45 million new users to the first based rollup on Ethereum

LONDON and SINGAPORE, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taiko, the based rollup scaling Ethereum, is expanding accessibility to its native token with a rollout across Revolut, Europe’s leading financial super-app. This is part of an effort to bring scalable and efficient transactions to a wider, mainstream user base.

“The presence of Taiko on Revolut validates the growing importance of Layer 2 based rollup solutions and puts this crucial technology in front of millions of potential users. Accessibility is key for broader crypto adoption, and working with a top fintech firm like Revolut is part of the process towards a greater understanding of Web3’s benefits. We’re excited to see how this increased availability will drive innovation and growth in the broader ecosystem,” says Terence Lam, Co-founder of Taiko.

Revolut has over 45 million users across 50 countries, making it one of the largest gateways to crypto assets for those bridging Web3 and traditional finance. Revolut’s convenient on-ramp will maximize liquidity for $TAIKO holders and help push efficient Ethereum based rollup technology to the global community. 

The Taiko token is available through the Revolut app in Revolut’s operating markets.

Taiko is the first decentralized based rollup that utilizes not only Ethereum‘s security but also its sequencers, addressing security, speed, and decentralization. This is highlighted as the ideal technology for an Ethereum scaling solution, with Taiko recently receiving recognition from Vitalik Buterin.

This move further underscores Revolut’s commitment to cryptocurrency support. With their safety-focused approach, Revolut’s collaboration with Taiko speaks to the platform’s standing as a trustworthy and much-needed scaling solution for Ethereum.

Visibility and ease of use are fundamental to onboarding and developing new audiences and communities for Web3’s technology. Layer 2 scaling solutions are an acknowledged additional need to create the full and thriving ecosystem of use-cases for everyday life that the community is working towards.

Taiko’s growth already reflects its community-focused development. It has surpassed 2 million daily transactions and over 210 million unique wallet addresses since its launch.

For more information about Taiko and its technology, visit taiko.xyz.

About Taiko

Taiko, the first based Ethereum rollup, is designed to address the scalability challenges of the Ethereum network. By utilizing Based Contestable Rollup (BCR) technology, Taiko significantly reduces transaction costs and enhances security, providing a seamless and efficient user experience without compromising decentralization. For more information about Taiko and its revolutionary approach to Ethereum scaling, visit https://taiko.xyz/

About Revolut

Revolut is the financial super-app with over 45 million customers worldwide. Revolut has reimagined and redefined the way people interact with money by building innovative, customer-focused financial products and services, including its newly launched crypto exchange, Revolut X.

Note: Cryptocurrency investments involve risks. Please ensure you understand these risks before investing.

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Leader in cold storage and logistics welcomes Governor Mike Braun and local officials to tour first-of-its-kind facility in Northwest Indiana

CROWN POINT, Ind., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CORE X Partners, a leading network of temperature-controlled storage operations, is celebrating a major investment in the Midwest. On April 3, company leaders introduced CORE X CROWN—a brand-new 215,000-square-foot cold storage and logistics facility in Crown Point, Indiana—to Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Crown Point Mayor Pete Land, and other local community leaders.

The development of this state-of-the-art facility, with the ability to expand up to 450,000-square-feet, supports CORE X Partners’ national cold storage reach and aids its commitment to serving customers throughout the Midwest with cutting-edge infrastructure and technology.

“Opening CORE X CROWN is an exciting milestone for our mission of expanding this region’s place in the cold storage and logistics industry, and it was an honor to showcase this development to our local community leaders,” said Thom Smith, President and Regional Partner for CORE X CROWN and CORE X Hutt. “Northwest Indiana and Crown Point have been fantastic partners and we couldn’t be more proud to move forward in helping customers and communities alike.”

CORE X Partners has built a nationwide cold chain network with a unique model of invested, local operators supported by a centralized team. The new CORE X CROWN facility in Crown Point expands the network’s coverage throughout North America. The tour with officials celebrated the multiple local efforts that helped make CORE X CROWN possible—including support from the Crown Point City Council and the state’s Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) incentive.

CORE X CROWN officially began operations with its first deliveries in December 2024, making Crown Point the home of CORE X Partners’ cold storage technology advancements. Its modern, efficient CO2 Refrigeration system is paired with a strategic approach to automation. CORE X CROWN—supported by partners such as Primus Builders and 45 North Group—is designed to support industry-leading outbound turn times with the latest automated pack-n-hold storage technology with Movu Robotics. Additionally, CORE X CROWN was rewarded LEED certification as part of minimizing the facility’s environmental impact.

The development brings with it a major economic impact to the region. The full capital investment amount is anticipated to be more than $79 million, with a commitment of bringing nearly 75 additional jobs to the community. CORE X Partners announced an average wage commitment for those jobs of $33.65 per hour and a minimum wage commitment of $14.32 per hour.

CORE X Partners’ commitment to positively impact the industry and the communities it serves goes beyond its cold storage and transportation logistics—its excess food redistribution service aims to minimize food waste and combat food insecurity. In Crown Point, the company will partner with the Northwest Indiana Food Bank to ensure these efforts maximize the community impact.

“Our efforts are rooted in the communities we serve, even beyond the family business legacies we work to maintain for years to come,” said Smith. “Facilities like CORE X CROWN allow for continued growth of that mission, and a deeper connection with communities like Northwest Indiana.”

To view the press kit with photos of the new facility and the tour, click here.

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