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IBM Updates

• Americas Select T Marketing Webinar
• Bring IBM Technology to Life for Clients
 

Data/AI

• IBM Marketing Enablement Session- Data 1/21/26
 

Power

• 2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series
• How to Win with IBM Infrastructure in 2026
• IBM Marketing Enablement Session- Infrastructure 1/20/26
• In-person enablement event: Turnkey AI for Enterprises Running IBM Power
• Selected Power 10 servers will be withdrawn and IBM i Subscription change
• Virtual Roundtable with IDG: Managing SAP Complexity in a AI & Hybrid Cloud Era
• How Partners Market, Sell & Win Faster Webinar
• SAP HANA on IBM Power Annual Field Survey 2026
• PowerVS Trial Offer Updated and Better
 

Services

• Notice of Price Change for Hardware Maintenance Services on Select IBM Products
• 2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series
• How to Win with IBM Infrastructure in 2026
 

Software

• TD SYNNEX 2026 Quarterly Software Webinar Series
 

Storage

• 2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series
• IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Partner Calls
• IBM Storage Basics Webinar Series 2026
• How to Win With IBM Infrastructure in 2026
• IBM Marketing Enablement Session- Infrastructure 1/20/26
• IBM Foxconn Facility Closed for Inventory
• 2026 IBM Flash+ in a Flash
• IBM Q1 2026 Last Order Entry Dates
• IBM February 3rd 9am ET Pre-Launch Flash Announcement
• IBM Storage Ignition Roadshow Q1
• Infrastructure Marketing Webinar Replay
• FlashSystems Pre-View Launch Call Feb 3rd
• IBM Summary of Launch Resources and Events
• Americas Select -T Marketing Webinar Feb 4 2PM ET
 

Americas Select T Marketing Webinar

IBM Americas Growth Segment – How Partners Market, Sell & Win Faster
Feb 4, 2026 | 2 PM ET

What partners will learn:
• Identify & prioritize high propensity accounts
• Align marketing with IBM’s persona based approach
• Position IBM focus products & sales plays for quick wins
• Leverage co marketing funds & marketplace strategies
• Accelerate deal progression & boost conversion rates

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Bring IBM Technology to Life for Clients

Join us on February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.

How IBM Digital Activations help partners bring IBM technology to life for clients through engaging, experience-driven interactions.
During this session, we will:
• Walk through the current Digital Activations portfolio
• Highlight what is available today and how you can leverage these experiences
• Share best practices for using activations to create more impactful client engagements

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Data/AI

IBM Marketing Enablement Session- Data 1/21/26

IBM is shifting its marketing strategy from product-led to persona-led campaigns, creating integrated opportunities for Partners to engage clients more effectively and drive meaningful outcomes.
We’ll share IBM’s renewed focus on Select-Territory accounts and how our marketing demand engine aligns to support growth with Partners at the center.
Learn how Partners can be embedded into IBM Demand Engine campaigns, gain expanded prospecting opportunities, and leverage Partner Plus benefits for maximum impact.
We’ll also highlight MyDM campaign updates, new Partner Marketing Kits, and the latest enhancements to the Co-Marketing (Co-M) program—including what’s changed year-over-year and how these updates help Partners succeed in the automation space.
Finally, explore Innovation Studio activations and strategies that showcase IBM’s commitment to innovation and Partner success. This session is your launchpad for growth—don’t miss the insights and resources that will help you lead in 2026.

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Power

2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series

We have launched the schedule for the Quarterly Systems Webinar Series for 2026. This call will review IBM results for Power, Storage and Services. We will review important updates for the quarter: Products, Promotions, Events etc.

Please register for this series with the link to get these on your calendar for the full year.

REGISTER HERE

 

How to Win with IBM Infrastructure in 2026

Join TD SYNNEX on this informative Quarterly webinar series to get the latest update on IBM Storage, Power and TLS. Hear about the latest promotions, events, product announcements on these calls from the TD SYNNEX and IBM Teams.
Dates for these calls is below. The registration link allows you to register for the entire series.

Feb 18, 2026 01:00 PM
May 20, 2026 01:00 PM
Aug 19, 2026 01:00 PM
Nov 18, 2026 01:00 PM

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IBM Marketing Enablement Session- Infrastructure 1/20/26

IBM is shifting its marketing strategy from product-led to persona-led campaigns, creating integrated opportunities for Partners to engage clients more effectively and drive meaningful outcomes.
We’ll share IBM’s renewed focus on Select-Territory accounts and how our marketing demand engine aligns to support growth with Partners at the center.
Learn how Partners can be embedded into IBM Demand Engine campaigns, gain expanded prospecting opportunities, and leverage Partner Plus benefits for maximum impact.
We’ll also highlight MyDM campaign updates, new Partner Marketing Kits, and the latest enhancements to the Co-Marketing (Co-M) program—including what’s changed year-over-year and how these updates help Partners succeed in the automation space.
Finally, explore Innovation Studio activations and strategies that showcase IBM’s commitment to innovation and Partner success. This session is your launchpad for growth—don’t miss the insights and resources that will help you lead in 2026.

REGISTER HERE

 

In-person enablement event: Turnkey AI for Enterprises Running IBM Power

• Plan for Feb 4th, 2026 from 10am to 3:30pm CST in person enablement event.
• IBM Power enters 2026 with lots of new capabilities you and your clients will want to know more about.
• Join us at the new IBM Innovation Studio in Austin where you will network and learn with IBM Power experts who can help accelerate your journey to AI with Power.

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Selected Power 10 servers will be withdrawn and IBM i Subscription change

• Selected P10 servers will be withdrawn effective July 31, 2026. For new systems only. As with previous announcements, effective withdrawal date for MES upgrades and activations will be later, not announced yet.
• Internal processing change with new feature codes for IBM i Subscription pids - 5770-SPx, 5770-SUx and BRMS - 5770-BSx due to changes in billing features. This requires all configurations with these pids to be refreshed in eConfig. Orders cannot be processed for these pids with previous feature codes.

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Virtual Roundtable with IDG: Managing SAP Complexity in a AI & Hybrid Cloud Era

• Invite your client to join a high-level discussion with IBM + IDG (from CIO.com) on Jan, 28th at 1PM ET
• Explore the prerequisite compute capabilities required to support SAP and AI workloads across a hybrid environment
• Designed as a peer-level exchange, the session will focus on practical decision frameworks and lessons learned as CIOs align SAP modernization, hybrid cloud strategy, and AI readiness.

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How Partners Market, Sell & Win Faster Webinar

• Attend this session on Feb, 04th 2PM ET led by Americas Select Marketing team.
• Understand high propensity accounts within Select Territory using persona based campaign
• Design your co marketing campaign to scale demand gen efforts, boost conversion and progress pipeline.

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SAP HANA on IBM Power Annual Field Survey 2026

• WE NEED YOU! Help us to shape the future of SAP HANA on IBM Power completing the survey by Jan 20th.
• Estimated time to complete 10 -20 minutes
• If you have any questions, please reach out to Jenna Murillo at jenna.murillo@ibm.com.

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PowerVS Trial Offer Updated and Better

• Increased the free credit from $2,000 to $2,500 for clients to try IBM Power Virtual Server FREE for 90 days
• Ideal for workloads like IBM i, AIX, and Linux - perfect for testing migrations, modernization, and hybrid cloud
• Limited-time offer – share with your clients today.

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Services

Notice of Price Change for Hardware Maintenance Services on Select IBM Products

Announcement Date: September 15th, 2025
Effective Date: January 1st, 2026

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2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series

We have launched the schedule for the Quarterly Systems Webinar Series for 2026. This call will review IBM results for Power, Storage and Services. We will review important updates for the quarter: Products, Promotions, Events etc.

Please register for this series with the link to get these on your calendar for the full year.

REGISTER HERE

 

How to Win with IBM Infrastructure in 2026

Join TD SYNNEX on this informative Quarterly webinar series to get the latest update on IBM Storage, Power and TLS. Hear about the latest promotions, events, product announcements on these calls from the TD SYNNEX and IBM Teams.
Dates for these calls is below. The registration link allows you to register for the entire series.

Feb 18, 2026 01:00 PM
May 20, 2026 01:00 PM
Aug 19, 2026 01:00 PM
Nov 18, 2026 01:00 PM

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Software

TD SYNNEX 2026 Quarterly Software Webinar Series

Why attend:
Join TD SYNNEX Brand Executives on the latest updates to IBM Software
Understand the latest updates on Announcements
Gain Insights to Promotions and Programs

Register once for the recurring series

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Storage

2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series

We have launched the schedule for the Quarterly Systems Webinar Series for 2026. This call will review IBM results for Power, Storage and Services. We will review important updates for the quarter: Products, Promotions, Events etc.

Please register for this series with the link to get these on your calendar for the full year.

REGISTER HERE

 

IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Partner Calls

Join us for the 2026 IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Partner Calls where we review the latest IBM Systems news, announcements, incentives and events.
Register for all dates at once! All webinars begin at 2pm EST / 1pm CST.

January 27, 2026
April 28, 2026
July 28, 2026
October 27, 2026

Speakers:
IBM Infrastructure - Manager, Vendor Solutions
Power Systems - Joe Nadeau, IBM Server Brand Manager
Storage Systems - Jim Oller, IBM Storage Brand Manager
Services Systems - Kimberly Guerrero, IBM TLS Brand Manager

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IBM Storage Basics Webinar Series 2026

We are pleased to continue our Storage Basics Quarterly Webinar Series for 2026. Join us for this informative call on IBM Storage solutions for updates, new announcements and hot topics in Storage.

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Jan 15, 2026 01:00 PM
Apr 16, 2026 01:00 PM
Jul 16, 2026 01:00 PM
Oct 15, 2026 01:00 PM

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How to Win With IBM Infrastructure in 2026

Join TD SYNNEX on this informative Quarterly webinar series to get the latest update on IBM Storage, Power and TLS. Hear about the latest promotions, events, product announcements on these calls from the TD SYNNEX and IBM Teams.
Dates for these calls is below. The registration link allows you to register for the entire series.

Feb 18, 2026 01:00 PM
May 20, 2026 01:00 PM
Aug 19, 2026 01:00 PM
Nov 18, 2026 01:00 PM

REGISTER HERE

 

IBM Marketing Enablement Session- Infrastructure 1/20/26

IBM is shifting its marketing strategy from product-led to persona-led campaigns, creating integrated opportunities for Partners to engage clients more effectively and drive meaningful outcomes.
We’ll share IBM’s renewed focus on Select-Territory accounts and how our marketing demand engine aligns to support growth with Partners at the center.
Learn how Partners can be embedded into IBM Demand Engine campaigns, gain expanded prospecting opportunities, and leverage Partner Plus benefits for maximum impact.
We’ll also highlight MyDM campaign updates, new Partner Marketing Kits, and the latest enhancements to the Co-Marketing (Co-M) program—including what’s changed year-over-year and how these updates help Partners succeed in the automation space.
Finally, explore Innovation Studio activations and strategies that showcase IBM’s commitment to innovation and Partner success. This session is your launchpad for growth—don’t miss the insights and resources that will help you lead in 2026.

READ MORE

 

IBM Foxconn Facility Closed for Inventory

Foxconn will have inventory starting on January 16th and ending on January 26th. Normal operations will resume on the 27th.

During this time, there will be no manufacturing activity or shipments. There will be no exceptions unless an order is already in Finished Goods Inventory prior to the shutdown.

Please contact your TD SYNNEX Sales Rep for any questions.

 

2026 IBM Flash+ in a Flash

Join IBM every Thursday at 11ET for these valuable Storage sessions. This year’s series will introduce new speakers, cover key announcements, and enhance sales and technical enablement.

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IBM Q1 2026 Last Order Entry Dates

Please plan regarding the LOED Dates for end of Months and Quarters:
High End 10-Jan 6-Feb 10-Mar
High Volume 17-Jan 13-Feb 17-Mar
Appliance 19-Dec. 20-JAN

• High End – Three Week Lead time – DS8K, High End Tape, SAN Directors, ESS/Storage Scale System, Diamondback, Fusion HCI – These can be nominated for pre-build via BET nominations process.
• High Volume – Two Week Lead time – Flash, LTO, Media, SVC
• Appliance – Ten Week Lead time – CEPH Ready Nodes, Defender Nodes, COS Ready Nodes – There is a shortage of Intel chips in the industry that is impacting the availability of these solutions. Please take this into account for your selling plans and your customer capacity requirements. Constraints may make lead times longer.

Any orders firmed after these dates will be handled by the plant on a “best efforts” basis. We are past Ready Node last firm date – those are being worked on a best effort basis now

 

IBM February 3rd 9am ET Pre-Launch Flash Announcement

IBM is hosting a webinar on the upcoming Flash announcements. Exciting announcements are coming.

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IBM Storage Ignition Roadshow Q1

IBM is kicking off the new year with the launch of the Storage Ignition Series. This one-and-a-half-day, in-person experience is led by IBM Storage subject matter experts and is intended to help strengthen our storage sales motions and customer engagements.

Topics include Data Resilience, Data and AI, Hybrid Cloud Storage, FlashSystem, and the Diamondback Tape Library.

This training provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with local IBM teams and fellow business partners. Find the city closest to you and submit your registration
See the attached document for registration link and locations.

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Infrastructure Marketing Webinar Replay

If you missed this call I highly recommend you listen to the replay to understand how the IBM Co-Marketing program works for 2026. IBM reviews the focused infrastructure solutions, persona marketing and the marketing assets available in MYDM.
The link will take you to the site for the replay.

 

FlashSystems Pre-View Launch Call Feb 3rd

IBM will be making a significant FlashSystems announcement in February so join this call to get the latest information on what's coming and what's new with IBM Flash.

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IBM Summary of Launch Resources and Events

The attachment is a great 1 page summary of the events and marketing materials with links to Seismic for collateral.

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Americas Select -T Marketing Webinar Feb 4 2PM ET

Join this informational session on Americas Select‑T Marketing programs, assets and strategies to grow the IBM Select Market.

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