UK & Ireland Community

The GTIA UK & Ireland Community connects IT channel professionals in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We offer members networking opportunities, education, training and philanthropic activities. If you’re a business that sells or influences tech products or services in this region, this is your community!

If you’re not yet a GTIA member, join here or contact us at [email protected] for more information.

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How You Can Get Involved

Members of the UK & Ireland Community can choose to get involved with one or more interest groups dedicated to an important industry topic. Interest group members participate in initiatives, provide thought leadership and work together to solve common business problems. Current UK & Ireland Community interest groups include:

Cybersecurity

Dedicated to helping tech businesses strengthen and build a robust cybersecurity strategy

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Focused on technology workforce issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion in the tech industry

Advancing Women in Technology (AWIT)

Committed to working on the issues, challenges and opportunities for women in technology careers

Managed Services

Designed to facilitate sharing best practices and business strategies for MSPs

What Happens at a UK & Ireland Community Meeting?

At a GTIA UK & Ireland Community meeting, you’ll find a vibrant, inclusive space where tech professionals come together to network, exchange best practices and spark new ideas. These sessions blend expert insights with peer-led discussions, covering everything from using AI to drive sales growth to tackling industry challenges in areas like cybersecurity, ITSPs and the economic outlook. Whether you’re looking to share your experience, learn from others or build meaningful connections, the community offers a unique opportunity to grow your impact and stay ahead in a fast-evolving tech landscape.

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Meet the UK & Ireland Spotlight Award Winners

The GTIA Spotlight Awards shine a light on active leadership, outstanding contributions and innovation that have a positive impact on our association and the tech industry around the world. These awards illuminate an aspirational pathway for individual members who desire to give back to the industry and for innovative ITSPs, vendors and distributors.

John Fisher

Westway IT Ltd.

Future Leader Award

Amanda Stewart

Illuminate Technology

Advancing Women in Technology Leadership Award

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Brad Fraser

Infoprotect UK

Cybersecurity Leadership Award

Kristian Wright

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Cybersecurity Leadership Award

Hollie Whittles

Purple Frog Systems

Community Leadership Award

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Advancing Diversity in Technology Leadership Award

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MSP/Solution Provider Award

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Innovative Vendor Award

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Innovative Distributor Award

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Associate Member Award