WESCO International Inc. (NYSE: WCC), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has announced that WESCO Distribution, Inc. has entered into an alliance with Plug and Play, Sunnyvale, California, a global innovation and startup accelerator platform. WESCO joins as a founding anchor member in launching their newest accelerator, B2B Sales and Distribution, focused on industry-specific startups and their technologies.

"The future of distribution will require new data-driven solutions and services that build upon our historical roots of linking manufacturers to customers in the supply chain. Our alliance with Plug and Play positions WESCO to effectively participate in the digital ecosystem and expand the digitization of our business at a faster rate," said John J. Engel, Chairman, president and CEO of WESCO International. 

"We are excited to have this opportunity to engage with WESCO to facilitate the launch of the B2B Sales and Distribution Accelerator. WESCO's leading position in wholesale distribution combined with their digital transformation strategy makes them an ideal founding member," said Saeed Amidi, CEO of Plug and Play.