{"id":943459,"date":"2026-03-11T07:49:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:49:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ingram-micro-awarded-two-u-s-patents-for-innovations-powering-xvantage\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T07:49:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:49:56","slug":"ingram-micro-awarded-two-u-s-patents-for-innovations-powering-xvantage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ingram-micro-awarded-two-u-s-patents-for-innovations-powering-xvantage\/","title":{"rendered":"Ingram Micro Awarded Two U.S. Patents for Innovations Powering Xvantage\u2122"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ingram Micro Awarded Two U.S. Patents for Innovations Powering Xvantage\u2122<\/b><\/p>\n

Further Advancing Ingram Micro\u2019s Transformation into a Platform Company by Building the Intelligent Operating System for B2B<\/i><\/p>\n

IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–Ingram Micro Holding Corporation<\/b> (NYSE: INGM) today announced the issuance of two U.S. patents<\/b>for its award-winning Xvantage\u2122 platform<\/b>, marking a major milestone in the company\u2019s transformation into a platform business and B2B leader for the global information technology industry.<\/p>\n

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\nThe two patents were awarded for proprietary technologies built by Ingram Micro at the platform level, removing longstanding friction in how products are listed and how orders are created and processed. Together, these patented innovations are expected to fundamentally change how speed, intelligence, and scale are delivered across the IT industry.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThis is a big milestone for Ingram Micro, and the industry as a whole,\u201d said Paul Bay, CEO of Ingram Micro.<\/b> \u201cFor decades, the technology ecosystem has operated on static product identifiers and manual, disconnected processes that limit speed and scale. These patents reflect our strategy to build the platform the industry needs and remove friction at its foundation. Ingram Micro is not just improving how business gets done; we\u2019re building a secure, intelligent platform that is redefining how modern B2B organizations operate.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dynamic SKUs \u2013 Eliminating Friction from Product Identity<\/b><\/p>\n

\nIngram Micro\u2019s patented Dynamic SKU<\/b> technology represents a breakthrough in how products are represented, discovered and transacted across its AI-powered Xvantage platform. Traditionally, product identifiers are static and fragmented across systems and constrained by ERP limitations, restricting catalog size and slowing scale.<\/p>\n

\nDynamic SKUs automatically remove traditional ERP limitations that have restricted the number of products companies can offer and manage. Because the system updates automatically with real-time inventory, pricing and customer needs, it solves the \u201cendless aisle\u201d challenge, making it possible to sell a broader, more dynamic range of products without overwhelming their main systems. This is expected to eliminate complexity, reduce errors, and improve speed and scalability across the channel.<\/p>\n

\nWhile the capability is expected to accelerate vendor onboarding, its impact goes far beyond speed\u2011to\u2011market. Partners transact with less friction, customers gain access to a wider and more accurate product selection, and fulfillment accuracy improves at scale, modernizing how B2B operations function end-to-end.<\/p>\n

Generative AI\u2013Powered Email-to-Order \u2013 Automating the Transaction Core<\/b><\/p>\n

\nThe second newly issued patent uses generative AI to handle email orders and attachments, one of the most persistent friction points in B2B systems. Instead of relying on manual review and data entry, the patented Email-to-Order <\/b>system automatically converts incoming emails into structured orders and synchronizes them across enterprise systems. With this patented technology, incoming emails are automatically turned into organized orders and updated, allowing them to get done faster, with fewer errors and enabling scale without adding complexity or cost.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThese patents reflect the kind of innovation that only comes from building, not integrating,\u201d said Sanjib Sahoo, Executive Vice President and President of Ingram Micro\u2019s Global Platform Group<\/b>. \u201cXvantage is the intelligent operating system for B2B, one that understands context, automates decisions and continuously learns to help the entire industry operate at a new level of speed and scale. By eliminating ERP bottlenecks, manual steps and system-bound processes that have held the industry back for years, we\u2019re transforming the way distribution works with customer outcomes driving our innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nRecent insight from HyperFRAME Research CEO and Principal Analyst Steven Dickens <\/b>noted AI is accelerating a structural shift in enterprise IT, driving demand toward scalable platforms that unify infrastructure and data, while capitalizing on automation and customization.<\/p>\n

\n\u201cWithin the B2B industry, the real opportunity isn\u2019t simply integrating AI into existing workflows\u2014it\u2019s building platform-led capabilities that reduce friction, improve consistency, drive operational excellence, and result in improved business outcomes for the company and the ecosystem it serves,\u201d said Dickens<\/b>. \u201cThat\u2019s where we\u2019re seeing innovation-first leaders, including Ingram Micro, continue to invest, differentiate and grow using AI to build business advantages.”<\/p>\n

Xvantage \u2013 A Competitive Advantage<\/b><\/p>\n

\nUnlike platforms assembled by integrating off-the-shelf products, Xvantage\u2122 was built from the ground up by Ingram Micro and has become a competitive differentiator for the company, its customers and its partners.<\/p>\n

\nDesigned as an intelligent operating system for B2B, Xvantage simplifies and accelerates how vendor partners and customers do business by automating key functions, including quote creation, order management, and real-time tracking. The platform enables companies to scale operations, improve service delivery, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.<\/p>\n

\nCurrently active in 20 of the 57 countries where Ingram Micro operates, Xvantage continues to expand its global reach. Its purpose-built foundation is reflected in the platform\u2019s architecture:<\/p>\n