Arrow ECS IBM Group Newsletter

2010 VAE Changes for Business Partners

February 1, 2009 is the 2010 VAE Changes for Business Partners Call. Registration is required to join this event. Make sure not to miss out on this call!

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Arrow Software Partners Invited to Attend 2010 Co-marketing programs - BP Newsline call Feb. 3

According to IBM's Newsflash:

Join the BP Newsline call on February 3, 2010 to learn about the powerful co-marketing programs offered in 2010 that can help you drive business. Come out of the gates fast by taking advantage of the enhanced PartnerRewards, Software Group and Mid-Market co-marketing programs. Also, get an update on IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) certification requirements coming your way, as well as the changes to the IBM Power Systems value added enhancements (VAE).

Arrow Leasing Services Is Your Value Added Solution!

As an Arrow ECS partner, you gain access to leasing information and support to assist you in reaching your sales goals. Keep reading to find out more information that is available to you!

XIV Sales and pre-sales Technical Training

IBM has acquired XIV Information Systems and become part of STG’s System Storage business unit. XIV Information Systems’ revolutionary architecture is specifically designed to mitigate the impact of hardware failures while supporting high levels of scalability. It’s based on a distributed parallel processing algorithm which maximizes storage utilization with data spread across all drives.
This unique approach allows for easier management and configuration, reduced energy consumption and autonomic performance tuning, all while presenting a simple user interface.

This 2 and 1/2 day XIV training combines sales oriented system positioning with major technical contents and helps you to understand and identify new opportunities in the IT market with a new set of skills.

DS5000 Series Base Camp

According to Jay Booth Business Development Executive of LSI:

Good news, LSI is excited to announce that the first IBM Pre-Sales Training Camp for 2010 will be March 2 - 4 in Wichita, KS.  This Camp is an excellent opportunity for IBM employees and Business Partners looking for the latest hands-on and pre-sales training to get 2.5 days of intensive training from IBM and LSI experts.  Please distribute the notification below to your Arrow and BP contacts that may be interested in this no-charge training Camp.  Thank you for your support of this training!

Prepare for the IBM Certified Specialist - IBM Storage Sales Combined V1 (Test 200)

Beginning January 1, 2010 IBM has replaced all previously available storage exams with Test 200 - IBM Storage Sales Combined v1.  This test identifies opportunities for new business as well as opportunities for generating/qualifying demand using a
consultative approach.
 

Arrow Software Partners Invited to Attend 2010 Co-marketing programs - BP Newsline call Feb. 3

According to IBM's Newsflash:

Join the BP Newsline call on February 3, 2010 to learn about the powerful co-marketing programs offered in 2010 that can help you drive business. Come out of the gates fast by taking advantage of the enhanced PartnerRewards, Software Group and Mid-Market co-marketing programs. Also, get an update on IBM Internet Security Systems (ISS) certification requirements coming your way, as well as the changes to the IBM Power Systems value added enhancements (VAE).

Arrow Leasing Services Is Your Value Added Solution!

As an Arrow ECS partner, you gain access to leasing information and support to assist you in reaching your sales goals. Keep reading to find out more information that is available to you!

XIV Sales and pre-sales Technical Training

IBM has acquired XIV Information Systems and become part of STG’s System Storage business unit. XIV Information Systems’ revolutionary architecture is specifically designed to mitigate the impact of hardware failures while supporting high levels of scalability. It’s based on a distributed parallel processing algorithm which maximizes storage utilization with data spread across all drives.
This unique approach allows for easier management and configuration, reduced energy consumption and autonomic performance tuning, all while presenting a simple user interface.

This 2 and 1/2 day XIV training combines sales oriented system positioning with major technical contents and helps you to understand and identify new opportunities in the IT market with a new set of skills.

DS5000 Series Base Camp

According to Jay Booth Business Development Executive of LSI:

Good news, LSI is excited to announce that the first IBM Pre-Sales Training Camp for 2010 will be March 2 - 4 in Wichita, KS.  This Camp is an excellent opportunity for IBM employees and Business Partners looking for the latest hands-on and pre-sales training to get 2.5 days of intensive training from IBM and LSI experts.  Please distribute the notification below to your Arrow and BP contacts that may be interested in this no-charge training Camp.  Thank you for your support of this training!