Channel Mic Check

We’re live from Puerto Rico at our High-Growth Conference! Hear from TD SYNNEX’s Phillip Privett and Francisco Criado, along with special guest Scott Whitehouse from Palo Alto Networks, as they break down one of the most immediate challenges facing the channel right now: energy constraints in the era of AI.
This three-part episode starts with the reality of power and cooling limitations and how the Hybrid IT Energy Program is helping partners get ahead of it. From there, the conversation shifts to AI, where many organizations are still stuck in pilots and PoCs, and what it actually takes to move toward real ROI and value. The episode closes with a look at how security is evolving, with identity becoming the foundation of modern architectures.
If you’re a partner, the message is clear: start the conversation with your customers now, assess energy readiness, rethink cloud and AI strategy beyond experimentation, and prepare for a more complex, identity-driven security landscape.
Listen in for practical insights you can apply right away and three mic drop moments you don’t want to miss.

What is Channel Mic Check?

Channel Mic Check — where distributor DNA meets digital swagger.

Hosted by Calhoun McKinney — Vice President, Go to Market — and Jessica McDowell — Sr. Vice President, North America Marketing and Digital Customer Success — this podcast brings fresh energy to the B2B tech channel. From market updates and TD SYNNEX insights to candid interviews with vendors, partners, and innovators, Channel Mic Check cuts through the noise with real talk and real impact.

This is where connection meets conversation. Each episode tests the mic and turns up the volume on what actually matters—growth, innovation, and the stories shaping today’s channel ecosystem.

Forget the corporate jargon. Expect insights with edge, stories with substance, and voices that lead with purpose. Whether you’re a partner, vendor, or industry insider, this is your all-access pass to the conversations driving the channel forward.

Tune in. Turn it up. Channel Mic Check: it’s not just talk, it’s a movement.