H3C Digital Tour 2024 Sparks Innovation and Forges Strategic Partnership in Milan, Italy

Milan, Italy, May 30, 2024 – H3C, the Leader in Digital Solutions, marked a significant milestone with its Digital Tour 2024 in Milan, showcasing its commitment to driving global digital transformation. The event attracted a diverse group of technology leaders, experts, and enthusiasts, all eager to witness H3C’s innovative strategies and collaborative initiatives.

The tour kicked off with an insightful keynote by Gary Huang, Co-president of H3C and President of H3C International BG. Huang highlighted H3C’s robust international expansion and its impressive growth since 2019. He emphasized H3C’s strong presence in Asia and its strategic focus on expanding into European markets.

Gary Huang, Co-president of H3C and President of H3C International BG, addresses the audience at the H3C Digital Tour 2024 in Italy.

A pivotal moment of the event was the official signing ceremony with ICOS, appointing them as the official distributor of H3C products in Italy. This partnership is expected to significantly enhance H3C’s distribution capabilities and reinforce its dedication to the European market.

Founded in 1987, ICOS is a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in Italy, providing comprehensive IT solutions and services in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and cloud technology. With a robust presence across Italy and offices in Ferrara, Milan, and Bolzano, ICOS also extends its operations to the Mediterranean and DACH regions, supporting a range of businesses from SMBs to large enterprises with tailored solutions and expert services.

Celebratory group photo at the signing ceremony announcing H3C’s partnership with ICOS.

Huang showcased H3C as a leader in the networking field, presenting a comprehensive array of enterprise networking solutions. This lineup is designed to synergize with ICOS’s existing portfolio, promising mutual growth and success.

“Partnering with ICOS not only opens up a new market for us but also brings a legacy of excellence and a commitment to innovation,” said Huang, affirming the potential of the H3C-ICOS partnership. “Together, we are set to transform Italy’s technology landscape, propelling businesses towards unprecedented growth and digital adeptness.”

Huang’s address reflected H3C’s strategy of “Think Globally, Act Locally,” outlining the company’s approach to global expansion and acceleration of digital transformation through strategic partnerships like that with ICOS.

While expressing his satisfaction with the closure of the agreement, Federico Marini, Managing Director of ICOS, commented: “Today we celebrate a very important step for ICOS. H3C is a brand of absolute prestige that guarantees continuity to our infrastructure portfolio without neglecting the focus on innovation that has always characterized our company. I particularly appreciate H3C’s completeness of offering, which ranges across all areas of enterprise IT, and in particular the leadership in connectivity and networking, which ideally complements and enriches our portfolio. All this combined with a continuous commitment to Research and Development that responds to the most current paradigms of digital transformation, helping our partners maximize their role as technological innovators.”

The event saw significant interest from local partners looking to collaborate with H3C. Many attendees engaged actively, discussing potential partnerships that align with mutual goals. Notably, companies like Springfirm and Harpa have already joined H3C’s network, exemplifying the successful collaboration and synergy H3C seeks with all its partners.

The H3C Digital Tour 2024 in Italy not only demonstrated H3C’s technological strength and strategic expansion but also set the stage for future innovations and leadership in the digital transformation sector. The alliance with ICOS promises to open new avenues for growth and enhance customer engagement across Italy, solidifying H3C’s position as a global leader in digital solutions.