PPDS Announces the Expansion of Global Partner Alliance'
Network
Frank Racape Addressing GPA Members
Global consistency, local expertise: More than doubling since launch, the expansion of PPDS'
Global Partner Alliance takes the number of members in this elite international network to 118,
delivering global growth opportunities to trusted system integration partners and unrivalled,
seamless regional support to customers worldwide.
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct
view
LED and professional TV products and solutions announced the expansion of its Global Partner
Alliance' network, delivering unrivalled regional support and international expertise for
customers
across six continents.
Officially launched at ISE 2022, PPDS' exclusive, by invite, Global Partner Alliance (GPA)
programme, was created to connect multinational businesses with PPDS' top tier of regional
integration specialists, for seamless execution of projects, of any scale, anywhere in the world.
Announced to members during the third global meeting for the PPDS GPA, hosted in Barcelona, Spain,
the Alliance has grown by more than 50 additional partners - almost doubling numbers from 60 to 118
and now covering China and India - delivering enhanced specialist knowledge and support across a
range of industries, including hospitality, retail, education and corporate.
Each Alliance partner is selected based upon their capabilities, certifications, and ongoing
relationship with PPDS. All GPA partners are trained and certified to deliver the best knowledge and
performance across PPDS' portfolio of products, services, and solutions.
Heading up the PPDS GPA, Simone Gagliardi commented: "We have been thrilled by the continued
success
and unrivalled relationships being formed within our Global Partner Alliance since it was officially
launched. We are delighted to welcome new members to the community, bringing even greater strengths
and wider reach to deliver seamless and consistent services to customers almost everywhere on the
planet. With the GPA, we aim to remove the pain points traditionally experienced with multinational
integrations, reaching through regional barriers to ensure projects are completed consistently,
quickly, and efficiently. There is nothing quite like the PPDS GPA."
Enhancing reach and revenues
Bringing a synchronised approach to customer service that spans from presales specification through
to post-sales support, PPDS' multinational customers are supported by the dedicated team of
International Key Account Directors. Teams deliver on a single point of contact for projects in
Europe, Middle East, South Africa, North America, Asia Pacific, including China and India, and
Oceania, as well as the GPA, mobilised to provide unrivalled simplicity and consistency, and precise
planning and project roll outs worldwide.
Franck Racape, VP Global Commercial at PPDS, concluded: "At PPDS, we strive for excellence in
everything we do, from the products we are making in our factories through to the support we offer
for installation and beyond. A significant and crucial part of that process is unquestionably our
relationships with our partners. The GPA, together with our International Key Account Management
approach, have allowed us to develop even closer relationships with the channel, aligning to bring
ever greater value to our mutual customers. Since launch, the GPA has advanced from being a list of
valued partners to a true global community. Far from being competitors, many of our GPA partners are
now in regular communication, supporting each other where needed and, as clearly demonstrated at our
GPA dinner in Barcelona and at other exclusive GPA events, they have become close business allies in
the process. On behalf of PPDS, I welcome all our new GPA members and thank everyone for their
continued devotion. Here's to expanding into another successful year."