
EP64: Trusted advisors, AI infrastructure, and the evolving role of connectivity
From The Connectivity Podcast by MATTIAS FRIDSTRÖM
April 28, 2026 · 26 min · Season 7 · Episode 64
About this episode
Mattias Fridström discusses the role of trusted advisors and connectivity in enhancing customer value with Rob Merhej from AVANT.
Mattias Fridström continues the conversation with Rob Merhej, VP EMEA at AVANT, exploring how advisory‑led partners create long‑term value for customers – and why connectivity remains central to everything from AI to customer experience. In this episode, they discuss: How AVANT supports partners beyond the initial deal through ongoing advisory, cross‑sell, and up‑sell engagementWhat separates top‑performing trusted advisors – and why selling multiple services per customer mattersHow AVANT sta...
People in this episode
Host: Mattias Fridström
Guest: Rob Merhej
Topics covered
- trusted advisors
- AI infrastructure
- connectivity
- customer experience
- advisory-led partners
Keywords
- trusted advisors
- AI
- connectivity
- customer experience
- advisory-led partners
- cross-sell
- up-sell
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AVANT
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