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Westcon CEO: 'The talent shortage is still a prominent issue, but layoffs could be an opportunity'

Big tech layoffs are providing an opportunity for some talent to re-enter the channel, said Westcon's CEO as the distributor eyes an expansion of their new marketplace. CRN caught up with Westco...

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