Arrow ECS IBM Group Newsletter

IBM announces changes to SAN Volume Controller Entry Edition

IBM announces changes to SAN Volume Controller Entry Edition.  FlashCopy now comes free, up to 250 drives are supported,  over 180 disk solutions are supported AND much more!  IBM's storage virtualization solution maximizes your IT infrastructure investment by providing investment protection, simplification, flexibility, cost reduction and scalability.  Virtualize your storage infrastructure today and get more for less with IBM SAN Volume Controller Entry Edition. 

For more information view SAN Volume Controller Entry Edition on the MPower Portal.

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Arrow Software Hot Topics Webinar

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Ensure You're Getting the Highest Level of Technical Support for IBM Software

Arrow Software Hot Topics Webinar

Arrow Software Hot Topics Webinar
Ensure You're Getting the Highest Level of Technical Support for IBM Software

Arrow Partners Can Earn More with SVI Year End Incentive

Effective immediately, IBM is implementing a simplification improvement for the Software Value Incentive (SVI) payment request process. This change will apply to all SVI participating countries, except as listed below, and to qualifying opportunities with a Submit Date for SVI Payment Request on or after October 1, 2009, where IBM has not already processed the request for payment.

Join Arrow and IBM’s Sal Patalano for a Software Value Plus Update

Exclusive Arrow Partner Live Webcast

Join Arrow and IBM’s Sal Patalano for a Software Value Plus Update (formerly Growth Through Skills)

Don't miss this special webcast for Arrow IBM Software Business Partners

Pulse 2010

Arrow Partners Invited to Pulse 2010 & the IBM Tivoli Business Partner Summit 

Join us! Pulse 2010 & the IBM Tivoli Business Partner Summit

Arrow Partners Can Receive Preparation for the WebSphere Sales Mastery Test

IBM Software Value Plus will initiate on January 25, 2010 (formerly known as Growth Through Skills). Our software portfolio will be organized into two categories: Open and Authorized Distribution.  Open is about reaching the broadest market possible.  Authorized is designed to deliver leading capabilities through highly skilled business partners.

Spotlight November 9th

IBM is making some incredible changes in 2010. These changes provide the opportunity to improve your bottom line and grow your business. We are confident that they can also help you with closing business during 4Q. Read more... Please attend the 'iLoyalty 4Q Finale' webinar so you understand the 4Q iLoyalty Play and the incentives it provides IBM i customers to upgrade in 2009. Read more... Significant discounts on inventory are available through Arrow on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be combined with IBM Special Bid, Sell More Blue, and all other current IBM rebate offerings for a truly exceptional Arrow aggregate price. Learn more... On Friday, November 6, IBM has released the newest version of their industry-leading SAN Volume Controller. Read more... Have you played the Dynamic Infrastructure Sales Call Simulation Game? Learn more here...

The minimum attainment requirements for IBM Internet Security Systems (IBM ISS) have been reduced for the first 2 year term, while subsequent renewals remain the same. Read more... 4th Quarter Financing Offerings and Incentives.  Read more... All special bids for IBM Power Systems, IBM System Storage and Point of Sale must be submitted to IBM by December 18, 2009 to ensure they are processed before the end of the month/quarter. Read More... We’ve recently added several new resources and tools to help you ramp up on two of the hottest technologies in the IBM portfolio: IBM N Series Storage and IBM XIV Storage System.Read more... Help your clients build a Dynamic Infrastructure with IBM Global Technology Services. Learn more... A direct replacement for the Magellan 1000i and Diamond Presentation Scanners but with more bells and whistles Read more...

End of Quarter Processing

All special bids for IBM Power Systems, IBM System Storage and Point of Sale must be submitted to IBM by December 18, 2009 to ensure they are processed before the end of the month/quarter. In anticipation of a high quarter-end special bid volume, any special bid request received by IBM after December 18, 2009 is at risk of not being processed and certified before the end of the quarter. IBM will continue to process special bid requests until the last business day of the month.

Download CC0911-330 End of Qtr Processing - 2009-11-09

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Should you be considering 2D barcode scanners? With all the opportunities available with cell phones the 2D scanner will help build your business.

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