Need a technical certification?
Course AM071 - Power Systems Technical Sales Support for AIX & Linux will be available via distance learning September 22-26 from 1:00 - 5:00 Pm ET each day. Get details.
Course AM600 - Power Systems Technical Support for IBM i will be available soon.

Need a sales certification?
Course AM070 - IBM Power Systems Sales School for AIX & Linux will be offered in New York September 16-18. This course helps you prepare for Test #331.
Get details and register

Power Systems Sales Certification Preparation Classes are also available via SMARTZONE REPLAY

Effective August 26, 2008 conversions from models 9406-550 and -570 to model 9406-MMA were withdrawn in addition to selected features and feature conversions.

On December 2, 2008 System i models 1519-100, 9406-525, 9406-550, 9407-515, and 9411-100 will be withdrawn from marketing. The 515, 525 & 550 are replaced with the M15, M25 & M50 models.
Read announcement 908-147 for all the details.

Please take a moment to review your certification status and the requirements for the EXAct and Blade Investment Programs for 2008. These 2008 Programs, although fundamentally the same as 2007, has some changes in the Annual Skills Certification requirements. Announcement Letter Update (508-596) of July 8

Program Overview Details

For programs more details or reporting form please contact Julia Bruns or Ed Lemus

All programs requirements should be reported to Glenn Ernst or (770) 858-8784

This webinar we will show you how to position Double-Take from a solution sales perspective, where asking the right questions and understanding your customers' environment means MORE! We will discuss:
- How Double-Take works
- How to position Double-Take
- How to engage the Double-Take channel
- How channel marketing works for you

Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Time: 2:00 pm EDT
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III stands for IBM Information Infrastructure which is the NEW IBM Storage strategy combining hardware and software to construct technology solutions which address four solution areas: Compliance, Availability, Retention and Security. It's imperative that all IBM Solution Provider sales reps understand how to speak to these new IBM Storage solution areas, and IBM is soon hosting (4) webinars to help you learn. Get the schedule of calls and mark your calendars NOW!

With IBM's New System Storage Product Launch: DS5000, You and Your Customers Will Surely "Control Unrelenting Change."
Why Sell DS5000:
1. Features The Competition Can't Match
2. Sustainable Performance Your Customers Can't Outgrow
3. Full IBM support Ecosystem For Upgraded Customer Experience
4. Storage Designed for Follow-On Sale
5. Latest-Greatest Technology For DS4000 Customers (Huge Install Base)!
Get in control and educate yourself now...

Avnet increases its virtualization tools and offerings to help you capture your share of this high-growth market.

With spending for virtualization solutions estimated to reach $1.8 billion by 2011 and with projected 5-year CAGRs at 24.2%, Avnet is ready to help you learn more about this unique market opportunity and open the door to additional sales with the introduction of a dedicated training program called VirtualPath™ University. REGISTER TODAY!

Maintaining existing partners' loyalty by enhancing current programs such as SCON studies, Competitive Briefings, BIO, etc.
Enabling Partners & Rewarding Partner investments in competitive accounts
Generating opportunities through new programs such as Competitive Registration and Deal Registration for Modular

These are the IBM committments to your Competitive selling efforts. Move to Blue is their comprehensive intiative that encompasses all competitive programs to enhance IBM's value to our Partners' investments as you drive more IBM.

Stay connected with this initiative as IBM continually enriches it... it's all on avnetaccelerator.