The CRN Global Channel Cup’s round of 16 has concluded, with Lenovo securing a narrow victory over Amazon Web Services in the closest contest of the second round.
Round 2 Results
In the Innovation region, TD Synnex widened its lead in the final hours of voting, finishing with 63 percent of the vote to Intel’s 37 percent. This surge in the last 24 hours of voting was key for TD Synnex, as it allowed the company to grow its lead and ultimately secure its spot in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Arctic Wolf edged Dell Technologies in the Evolution region, capturing 55 percent of the vote. The company was able to hold off a push from Dell Technologies, winning 55 percent of the vote to Dell’s 45 percent. This close margin highlights the competitive nature of the Evolution region.
The most competitive race occurred in the Acceleration region, where Lenovo held off AWS with 54 percent to 46 percent. The two companies had been neck-and-neck for much of the voting period, with AWS trailing by just 2 percentage points in the final tally. This narrow edge marks a significant moment in the tournament, as it sets up an exciting quarterfinal matchup for Lenovo.
Other notable outcomes included Pax8’s 72 percent win over CrowdStrike, HPE’s 78 percent victory against AMD, and Ingram Micro’s 60 percent margin over Cloudflare. These decisive wins demonstrate the strength of the winning companies and set them up for success in the quarterfinals.
Microsoft also advanced with a 60 percent win against Sophos. This victory, combined with the other results, has shaped the quarterfinal matchups and created some intriguing competitions.
Cisco fell to Nvidia with a 68 percent vote share. This loss eliminates Cisco from the tournament, while Nvidia moves on to face Arctic Wolf in the Evolution region.
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Lenovo’s narrow edge over AWS in the Acceleration region marks a significant moment in the tournament. The two companies had been closely matched throughout the voting period, making the outcome uncertain until the end. The final result, with Lenovo securing 54 percent of the vote, sets up an exciting quarterfinal matchup against Ingram Micro.
The two companies that will be competing against each other in the Transformation region, Pax8 and HPE, both had strong showings in the round of 16. Pax8 won 72 percent of the vote against CrowdStrike, while HPE secured 78 percent against AMD. These dominant performances make for an interesting quarterfinal matchup.
Quarterfinal Matchups
The quarterfinals will feature four matchups across the regions. Pax8 faces HPE for the Transformation title, while Ingram Micro takes on Lenovo in the Acceleration bracket. On the other side of the bracket, Microsoft will compete against TD Synnex for the Innovation title, and Arctic Wolf will challenge Nvidia in the Evolution region.
Voting for round 3 opens Tuesday, July 7, at 4 p.m. EDT and remains open until Thursday, July 9, at noon EDT. During this time, participants can cast their votes at CRN.com/channelcup to influence the outcome of the competition. The final standings will determine the tournament’s winners, with the champion crowned in the upcoming rounds.
Participants can cast their votes at CRN.com/channelcup to influence the outcome of the competition. The next phase of voting will focus on the quarterfinal matchups, with results expected to be announced shortly after the round concludes.
The CRN Global Channel Cup has reached an exciting stage, with the quarterfinal matchups set and voting underway. As the tournament continues, it will be interesting to see which companies emerge victorious and move on to the next round. With the competition heating up, participants can expect some intense matchups and surprising outcomes.
