eChannelNEWS and Enterprise Cyber and AI Storage Leader Infinidat Discuss the Trends & Predictions for the Channel in 2025
In mid-February Julian Lee, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of eChannelNEWS, and Eric Herzog (aka Zoginstor), CMO of industry acclaimed enterprise storage provider Infinidat, met to discuss the critical trends impacting the Channel in 2025.
Infinidat is a company providing enterprises, channel partners, and service providers with a platform-native primary and secondary storage architecture that delivers comprehensive award-winning data services, AI, and cyber resilience.
During this interview, Eric stressed the importance of MSPs and the Channel expanding service offerings, particularly in cybersecurity and AI, to remain competitive. He also talked about the effective use of AI in operations, noting the legal implications of AI usage and the need for partners to understand these aspects. Additionally, Eric discussed the significance of hybrid multi-cloud solutions for large enterprises, emphasizing the role of the Channel in deploying these solutions effectively.
The discussion also covered the strategic advantages of mergers, advocating for collaboration among companies and a focus on customer satisfaction to maximize revenue. They expressed concerns about current market conditions, including the impact of tariffs and political dynamics on the economy.
Eric also touched on the recent news about Lenovo acquiring Infinidat to further expand their enterprise storage portfolio later in 2025.