Arrow ECS IBM Group Newsletter

IBM System Networking Top Gun Class in Dallas, Texas

The NEW 2012 US, Canada and Latin America Top Gun Training will be held February 28 to March 1 (2.5 Days) in Dallas, Texas.

The IBM System Networking Top Gun (SNTG) Class will introduce you to the new era of data center network, and teach you how to retain client mind share, defend against competitors and grow revenue and profit by including the network component in your Systems and/or Software solutions.

There is no tuition for this class.  All students are responsible for travel and living expenses.  Register today!

IBM ServicePac for Essential Support

Wouldn’t it be great if IBM offered hardware support and phone support in one simple ServicePac sku?  Now they do!  You can now order many of the warranty uplift and RTS options you’ve been ordering, now combined into one “Essential” ServicePac. 

Contact your Arrow ServicePac Support team to learn more:  IBM_ServicePac@arrow.com. 

Download Bulk Registration Spreadsheet

Exploring SAP HANA: Briefing and Demo Day - November 30th

Progress your System x pipeline for the SAP HANA solution at the IBM Executive Briefing Center in Raleigh, NC, November 30, 2011 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Hosted by IBM, SAP and Intel, this unique event brings together executives and demo experts to discuss, present and take questions about the latest infrastructure, applications, and industry use cases for SAP HANA on System x.  This a no fee event, however, attendees will need to cover their travel expenses.  Learn more...

System x Disclosure Call - Thursday, December 8 at 1PM ET

The NA System x Brand team is pleased to offer the monthly System x Disclosure Call program to provide new product information to support your Customer Transition Planning (CTP) calls and Business Partner firms with inventory planning.  The call will also cover current products. This call is for IBM and Business Partner sales personnel only.  Monthly agenda includes new product disclosures and current product updates.
Call Details:

• Date:                           Thursday, Dec 8, 2011    
• Time:                           1:00 - 3:00 PM ET    
• Call-in number:           800-593-0624,   773-799-3464
• Call-in Passcode:      7710895
• Charts:                        Posted on day of call
• Replay:                          A mp3 replay file will be posted a few days after the call at the URL above    

Beacon Award Nominations Extended to November 29

The deadline for Beacon Award nominations has been extended to Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST (New York). This is your opportunity to either complete a draft nomination or submit a new nomination. More than 25 awards are available, recognizing achievement across a wide range of solution areas. All IBM Advanced and Premier Business Partners are eligible to nominate a solution.

As one of the many benefits, winners of each Beacon Award will be recognized at the IBM PartnerWorld Leadership Conference. Award winners will receive a complimentary conference registration and hotel accommodations and finalists will receive a complimentary conference registration.

Visit PartnerWorld for award descriptions and to nominate your most innovative solution of 2011.

Beacon Award Nominations Deadline Extended to November 7th.

As we continue into Q4, it is important to execute your plan for a strong 2011 close and take time to reflect on your accomplishments. The 2012 Beacon Awards recognize IBM Business Partners who have raised the standard for delivering innovative solutions and exemplary client satisfaction. The Outstanding Business Transformation through Becoming a Social Business Award recognizes the IBM Business Partner that has adopted and leveraged the latest IBM Collaboration Solutions (ICS) technologies, has made a significant investment in IBM and the ICS portfolio, and that demonstrates a fresh, unique and powerful solution that help their customers become a Social Business. More information. 

Introducing the IBM System x and BladeCenter Workload Solutions eGuide

Looking for an easy way to access key assets to help you more effectively sell IBM System x and BladeCenter Solutions?  Then don't miss this call:

Date:  September 1, 2011
Time:  1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT
Register:  Click here

Attend this webinar and learn how the new IBM Workload Solutions eGuide can help you become a more productive seller. This guide makes it easy to find seller and technical presentations, proposals, white papers, references and more associated with the key workload solution areas driving your customer's buying patterns. Each solution topic includes an overview of marketplace opportunity, System x strengths, and competitive differentiators. This easy eGuide effectively arms you in minutes to have a knowledgeable conversation with your customers and prospects on topics such as Smart Analytics, Virtual Desktop, Exchange 2010, Oracle, SAP, HPC, Cloud Computing and more. Get started at: http://www.ibm.com/partnerworld/wps/servlet/ContentHandler/SGDH069362Q93829W20

ServicePac for Essential Support for System x and BladeCenter

Wouldn’t it be great if IBM offered hardware support and phone support in one simple ServicePac sku?  Now they do!

You can now order many of the warranty uplift and RTS options you’ve been ordering, now combined into one “Essential” ServicePac. 

Click here or contact your Arrow ServicePac Support team (IBM_ServicePac@arrow.com)  to learn more.

The North America Brand team for System x will be conducting a Disclosure Call on Thursday, July 14, 2011.

The NA System x Brand team is pleased to offer the monthly System x Disclosure Call program to provide new product information to support your Customer Transition Planning (CTP) calls and Business Partner firms with inventory planning.  The call will also cover current products.

NEW System x and Storage Promotion - Effective July 1st!

There is a new System x and Storage Promotion for BP Led end users going into effect July 1st.  This promotion will include a front end discount of an additional 2%!!  This is only applicable to ON GRID transactions, and cannot be combined with special bid.  Download the following for more details.

Download 511-292 BP Led + Distributor Attachment