The Human Side of Innovation: Sheetal Kalra on Trust, Simplicity, and SolarWinds in Africa

"Channel is the heartbeat of any vendor conversation...if your product is not good, the channel is not going to be doing the miracle."

In this episode of SolarWinds World Tour Conversations, we sit down with Sheetal Kalra, Regional Channel Manager for META, to discuss why a strong channel ecosystem is essential for bringing in strong customers. We explore the technology-driven nature of channel sales, the 2026 modifications to simplify the Partner Program, and how partners are successfully navigating network and observability challenges for their clients.

Discover more conversations from the 2026 SolarWinds World Tour and learn how SolarWinds helps IT teams and partners navigate what’s next in modern IT: https://www.solarwinds.com/events/solarwinds-world-tour

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