At NetApp’s “Architecting Outcomes in the Era of Intelligence” event, theCUBE’s Rebecca Knight talks to Jenni Flinders SVP for partner and channel at NetApp; Jessica Yeck, SVP for AI, data and business apps at TD SYNNEX; and Bill Pearson, VP of data center and AI at Intel, about how AI is reshaping partner ecosystems, creating new pathways for value and redefining how businesses leverage data-driven insights across industries.

Flinders outlines how AI inferencing is turning data into action, unlocking real opportunities for NetApp partners. Pearson explores how Intel is bridging the gap between AI’s promise and practical execution, while Yeck emphasizes the transformative role of generative AI in empowering solution providers and strengthening channel strategies.

The trio also spotlights the AI Pod Mini, a collaborative innovation between NetApp and Intel, designed to streamline AI deployment in sectors from retail to manufacturing. Pearson details its use of Intel Xeon 6 processors for performance and cost efficiency. Yeck adds that integrated services and partner incentives are opening up new, profitable AI-driven engagements.

Find more SiliconANGLE news and analysis https://siliconangle.com/
Follow theCUBE's wall-to-wall event coverage https://siliconangle.com/events/
Learn about the latest theCUBE events https://www.thecube.net/

Watch more of NetApp’s “Architecting outcomes in the Era of Intelligence” event
   • NetApp CONVERGE FY26 | Las Vegas, NV  

00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Exploring AI: Opportunities, Challenges and Insights from theCUBE
02:23 - Collaborative Advancements in AI Solutions: The Role of NetApp, Intel and Solution Providers
05:08 - Unique Features of the Collaboration
07:25 - Leveraging AI: Use Cases, Benefits and Overcoming Adoption Challenges
11:42 - From Inception to Innovation: The Journey and Future of AI in Business

#theCUBE #NetAppIntelligence #NetApp #TDSYNNEX #Intel #theCUBEresearch #AI