Arrow ECS IBM Group Newsletter

IGF Financing Promotions

Check out some of the newest IGF Financing Promotions.

Low Rate Financing is now at 2.0% / services as low as 1.8%

IBM software at 0.0% for 12 months even a standard credit client we can offer them an interest rate of 2.5% for 12 months on IBM software

System X  has a free 90 day deferral for 24 and 36 month leases.  This offer is valid for HP/Dell competitive  win backs only- not valid with existing IBM/IGF System x clients

Resellers need all the tools they can find to drive solutions and guide their customers purchasing decisions. IBM Global Financing has a financing promotion for just about every play. Here are the most recent offerings. For more information or just a better understanding of which best applies to your scenario, contact your Arrow Leasing Representative for details.

 

April 28 Lotus TechTalk: Deliver More Value from IBM Lotus Notes and IBM Lotus Expeditor with Desktop Integration

Arrow Partners Get More Value from IBM Lotus Notes and IBM Lotus Expeditor with Desktop Integration

This talk will highlight how IBM and OpenSpan transform 'messy desktops' into streamlined Composites in Notes 8.5.1 and Expeditor 6.2.1. OpenSpan will demonstrate how their Windows Container and the Scripting Container extend this value to a broad range of Windows applications to create comprehensive business workflow solutions with point-and-click simplicity. Complex coding is replaced by an intuitive capture interface and business control logic is written in JavaScript. Don't miss this opportunity to bolster your technical skills and position Lotus Notes to be way beyond just email!

This call is open to Partners, please forward this invite, or direct them to the PartnerWorld Event Finder.

Attend the IBM System Storage Information Infrastructure Top Gun Training

IBM System Storage Information Infrastructure Top Gun Training

When: October 25-29, 2010

Where: Potomac, MD (Classroom Training)

Course Description and Registration Link

This class will help build your core product selling and value selling skills with regard to IBM's System Storage portfolio by providing an understanding of:

• IBM's System Storage strategy, products and solutions
• The Storage Marketplace
• IBM's chief competitors in each market segment
• Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to identify, validate, qualify, propose, and win IBM System Storage opportunities.

IBM Name Best Security Company

According to SC Magazine, IBM was named Best Security Company. Learn more details here.

Opportunities to See and Hear the Latest System x Products!

The IBM Executive Briefing Center in Research Triangle Park, NC, offers a great opportunity for your customers to see and hear about the latest System x products, and how they can enable them to build a dynamic infrastructure (DI) with specialized solution-based focus to meet their needs.  Available slots may still exist for the upcoming BladeCenter and eX5 briefings.  Interested Arrow ECS System x Resellers can inquire about availability via communication to canthony@us.ibm.com, and should then also complete and forward the customer nomination form.

Download 2009bpnomform

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Up to 2X SVI Competitive Incentive and Sales Plays to help you win more business!

According to the PartnerWorld North America email sent out by IBM:

Arrow Partners Can Earn Up to 2X on SVI 
Competitive Incentive and Sales Plays to help you win more business 
 
Arrow is excited to share some great news that may help you make money in the face of IBM competition! 

NRSC Lead Pass Free Program Announcement

According to Nancy Greene, IBM Retail Store Solutions, effective April 20, 2010, eligible IBM Business Partners who pass a service lead to the North America Retail Services Center (NRSC) can receive a lead pass fee for NRSC services business closed as a result of the lead. This lead-pass program offers an opportunity for Business Partners to team with IBM and to increase their firm's end-user satisfaction.

IGF eX5 Competitive Sales Play

IBM recently announced a game-changing portfolio of System x and BladeCenter offerings based on the fifth generation of Enterprise X-Architecture: eX5.  Representing IBM’s continuing investment in creating differentiated x86-based architectures, the exclusive technologies offered by the eX5 portfolio enable enterprise-class benefits to help clients maximize memory, minimize cost and simplify deployment. 

IBM System Storage Registration Program MP3 file and submission reminders

IBM System Storage Registration Program MP3 file and submission reminders

According to Charlotte Hansen, Certification and Registration Executive of IBM, IBM Business Partners are invited to refer to education materials on the IBM System Storage Registration Program, and are also asked to follow the proper registration procedures in order to ensure the fastest possible processing of your submissions.

PlateSpin Recon Getting Started Guide

IBM recently announced the retirement of their virtual assessment tool - CDAT.  As an IBM partner, now is a great time to look at new assessment and workload migration solutions. Look no further! The answer is Novell's PlateSpin Recon for Assessments program.  PlateSpin Recon for Assessments is utilized by IBM Migration Factory and standardized with IBM Global Business Services. PlateSpin Recon for assessments offers IBM partners a great opportunity to grow your business and work with Novell and IBM. You need a new assessment tool, the choice is simple - Novell PlateSpin Recon for Assessments.

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