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Cloud, Cloud Everywhere - But where's our Rainmaker? It might just be IBM's SmartCloud Foundation featuring IBM SmartCloud Provisioning. Join us for an in-depth discussion of the positioning, technology and pricing for this Private Cloud offering.

During the session we’ll discuss:
- IBM's SmartCloud Offerings
- Positioning IBM's SmartCloud Foundation
- Technology Overview and Reference Architecture
- Pricing and Delivery



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Stephanie Matthews / Strategic Marketing Consultant - IBM System x / 210-247-1361

Fast paced, informative and fun, this is an ideal forum for gaining the insight you need to sell smarter.

During this session we will discuss:
• What is a Cloud? (Hint: Virtualization AND Automation)
• How to get Productive Quickly
• The Lowdown on the Hardware - BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud
• The Secret Sauce is in the software
• 5 Convenient Sizes to choose from


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CLICK HERE to view Presentation Deck

Stephanie Matthews / Strategic Marketing Consultant - IBM System x / 210-247-1361

Were you not able to attend all of the Breakout Sessions? Or did you think of questions after the event that you wished you would have asked?

If you answered, "Yes" to either of these questions, this month’s webinar is for you…

•IBM System x BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud
•IBM System x Selling Against the Competition
•IBM System x x86 market Trends (IDC)
•Microsoft SMB Virtualization
•Maximize Your IBM Marketing Dollars
•DEMAND CENTER (Q&A)
Also, during the webinar, you’ll be able to download all of the presentation decks from Avnet’s Partner Summit!


CLICK HERE to view the October 20th, monthly installment of “Frankly Speaking,” a webcast with Avnet’s Frank Welder as he discussed:

Stephanie Matthews / Strategic Marketing Consultant - IBM System x / 210-247-1361

Partner Incentives: BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud and New Customer
Bonus

IBM is Changing the Game for Business Partner Incentives for the
IBM BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud Offering and New Customer
Bonus Incentives.


Please Click Here to watch the replay of this month's Frankly Speaking Webinar.

You may also download the PDF copy of the presentation by Clicking Here

Any questions may be answered by:
Frank Welder
IBM Solutions Architect - System x
(317)883-9353
Frank.Welder@avnet.com

Stephanie Matthews / Strategic Marketing Consultant - IBM System x / 210-247-1361

IBM's BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud Announcements

IBM’s has finally gone and done it!

It’s all about IBM’s BladeCenter Foundation for Cloud
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Please watch this training webiar for a discussion of the announcement, product positioning, ordering and integration offerings. If your customers are talking cloud then this is a not miss webinar.


Please Click Here to watch the replay of this month's Frankly Speaking Webinar.

Any questions may be answered by:

Frank Welder
IBM Solutions Architect - System x
(317)883-9353
Frank.Welder@avnet.com

Stephanie Matthews / Strategic Marketing Consultant - IBM System x / 210-247-1361

Selling/Positioning IBM’s Virtual Desktop for Smart Business

Please Click Here to watch the replay of this month's Frankly Speaking Webinar.


It’s all about Selling/Positioning IBM’s Virtual Desktop for Smart Business Offering.


These important topics when it comes to Virtual Desktop for Smarter Business are discussed:

* What are the offerings that you can sell and position for your customers today?

* How to use Virtual Desktop for Smarter Business as a way to overcome complexity, coverage and cost challenges with your customers.

* What differentiates Virtual Desktop for Smart Business.

* And, most importantly, what's in it for you our Business Partners.


Don’t miss this exciting learning opportunity to strengthen your Virtual Desktop sales strategy and skills!

Stephanie Matthews / Strategic Marketing Consultant - IBM System x / 210-247-1361