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Add to Outlook November 25, 2008 // Markham, ON // On Site // Websphere // Model Driven Development of a Business Process Solution Workshop
Model Driven Development of a Business Process Solution using Rational and WebSphere tools

IBM Redbook Authors and subject matter experts, Ueli Wahli and Peter Swithinbank, developed the workshops and will come teach - so your customers, partners, yourselves will get an excellent technical training. The workshops will be targeted to IT Architects, Specialists, Developers, Operations Professionals.

25 Nov 2008 - 28 Nov 2008
Markham, ON
Course Code: ITS820CE

Click HERE to register.

Add to Outlook December 4, 2008 // On Site // Marketing Programs // IDC Predictions 2009 Telebriefing
IDC's annual predictions offer an important preview of the industry events, user trends, and vendor strategies that promise to define the IT industry in the year ahead. Senior Vice President and Chief Analyst Frank Gens will be joined in this telebriefing by a panel of senior IDC analysts from around the world, who will offer their thoughts for 2009 in greater detail and answer questions from listeners. Click Here to Register in Advance

December 4, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time

Add to Outlook December 5, 2008 // Webcast // Systems Storage // IBM Americas Monthly Storage Sales Call
Please join the IBM Americas Monthly Storage Sales call to learn about current incentives, product and solution positioning. Here are the call details... Call-in number: 888-523-1228 and passcode: 6492564. Get the presentation...

Add to Outlook December 8, 2008 // Webcast // Systems Storage // XIV: IBM and Business Partner Integration
This Web conference will discuss IBM & BP strategy and goals for integrating XIV, including how to integrate XIV with the Business Partner, where the Business Partner is key in this important integration, along with other channel enablement goals for the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Webinar Details

Add to Outlook December 14, 2008 // a href="http://www.avnetaccelerator.com/ContentMgmtTool/PDF/key%20benefits%20to%20leasing%20%283%29.pdf // On demand // Leasing // Key Benefits to Leasing
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Add to Outlook December 31, 2008 // On demand // ISS // IBM ISS Online Courses on PartnerWorld University - $495 Value Offered for Free
ISS has three courses available on Partner World University:
Proventia Management Site Protector
Proventia Network Intrusion Prevention System
Proventia Network Multi-Function Security

These three solutions are discussed in detail during the 5-day TSST class but can be accessed today to begin your ISS education. As an introductory offer, they are being offered at no charge ($495 value). These courses are available for a limited time so get started today.

Instructions for accessing these training classes:
You must have a PartnerWorld ID and password. Please note when you initially hit the PW site it may have a message in the upper right portion of the screen that says "welcome your name". This does not mean you are logged on, you must select sign on in the blue box in the upper left.

1-Access PartnerWorld University at www.ibm.com/partnerworld/pwu
2-Sign-in with your PartnerWorld ID and Password
NOTE: If you have never accessed PWU you will see a profile screen (mostly pre-filled).
Be sure to complete any blank required fields and submit
3-Click on "Search all Lectures" on the left navigation bar and enter "Proventia"

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Add to Outlook January 12, 2009 // Atlanta, Georgia // On Site // ISS // 1H 2009 IBM ISS Technical Solutions Specialist Training and Managed Security Specialist Training
IBM Partners approved to sell IBM ISS solutions must meet training authorization requirements. There are two courses available today: Technical Solutions Specialist Training and Managed Security Specialist Training.

TSST Overview
A five-day, hands-on, technical sales course, designed to provide the necessary education to manage IBM Proventia security appliances. Available only to Partners approved to sell the IBM ISS products and services.

MSST Overview
A 2-day product, services and technology course. Prerequisite skills include information technology, networking, and information security. Partners are required to have completed an IBM ISS overview on product and services or attended and completed the TSST course.

Who should attend?
The TSST course targets technical sales and support staff such as Systems Engineers, Security Consultants, and Technical Support Analysts. Prerequisite skills include networking, security, or both.

The MSST course is targeted towards Technical Consultants, System Engineers, Security Product Development and Marketing, Security Sales, Security Consultants, and Technical Analysts.

For information about the agenda for the TSST & MSST class and how to register, contact Hilarie Hartung at 1-404-236-2894 or e-mail hhartung@us.ibm.com.

For details, reference Business Partner Announcement Letter 507-327, dated Oct. 10, 2007.

Add to Outlook January 18, 2009 // Orlando, Florida // On Site // Lotus // Lotusphere 2009
If you are a developer, administrator, IT or business professional who considers collaboration a strategic asset, and you want access to the latest information and expertise about Lotus and WebSphere Portal Software, then you need to be at Lotusphere 2009 - after all, we defined community! From presentations on the latest innovations and how-to training to interactive networking discussions, it's all about getting the latest word on strategy and products that you can't get anywhere else!

When: Jan 18-22, 2009
Where: Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando Florida

Click HERE to register.

Add to Outlook February 8, 2009 // Las Vegas, Nevada // On Site // Tivoli // The Premier Service Management Event
Join over 6000 attendees February 8-12, 2009 at the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada for the premier service management event! With three dedicated streams featuring focused IBM Service Management solutions for End-users, Hot Topics for Business Leaders, and Service Management for Your Industry, Pulse will showcase a full spectrum of high-quality business, industry, user and technical content at every level.

Michael Phelps is the Pulse Day 2 Guest Speaker
Hero of the 2008 Olympics and winner of 14 total gold medals will addresses the Pulse 2009 audience.


REGISTER for Pulse 2009.

Add to Outlook March 14, 2009 // a href="http://www.avnetaccelerator.com/ContentMgmtTool/PDF/key%20questions%20%282%29.pdf" // On demand // Leasing // Key Questions to Ask an End User
Questions to Ask PDF

Add to Outlook March 14, 2009 // a href="http://www.avnetaccelerator.com/ContentMgmtTool/PDF/key%20reasons%20to%20use%20igf%20%282%29.pdf // On demand // Leasing // Why IBM Global Financing?
Answers to "Why IBM Global Financing"