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IBM Sales Enablement Proficiency Change Sessions

IBM Sales Enablement will run 3 sessions to get partners/VADs/IBMers ready for October 13th Proficiency change.

Dates/Topics:
June 9th: Benefits of the new program and your next step
August 11th: Two months to go and double-checking you're on track
October 1st: 2 weeks remaining and pragmatic next steps

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Automation

IBM JSphere Suite for Java Partner Series: WebSphere Modernization

Java 8 is reaching end-of-support in 2026, and the developer frameworks and APIs are exposed to security risks, forcing compliance to mandate upgrading to Java version 17 or later. The impact of this end of service for clients includes:
• Cybersecurity exposures
• Operational failures
• Failed development projects
• Maintenance of outdated systems
Moreover, technical debt is causing +40% in maintenance costs, demanding modernization to leverage operational efficiencies, advances in AI, and cloud native practices. We announced several new offerings to help.

1. Java 8: A Business Risk You Can’t Ignore – May 27th.
2. Fuel the future with IBM Modernized Runtime Extension for Java - June 3rd.
3. Modernization made easy with IBM Application Modernization Accelerator - June 10th
4. Effortlessly modernize your Java application workloads with fully managed service from IBM – June 17th

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Data/AI

Learn all about the Watsonx AI and Data Fabric Platform with our new videos

TD SYNNEX has several short, informative videos to help you learn all about the IBM® watsonx™ AI and data fabric platform.
This platform includes three core components, and a set of AI assistants designed to help you scale and accelerate the impact of AI with your trusted data across your business. Enterprises turn to watsonx because it is:

• Open: Based on open technologies that provide a variety of models to cover enterprise use cases and support compliance initiatives.
• Targeted: Targeted to specific enterprise domains like HR, customer service or IT operations to unlock new value.
• Trusted: Designed with principles of transparency, responsibility, and governance so you can manage ethical and accuracy concerns.
• Empowering: Go beyond being an AI user and become an AI value creator, owning the value your models create.

Click here to see all the videos and select the ones you want to view.

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IBM Cloud

Incentives for VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud

Get up to 50% off on a 1- or 3-year term contract on VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service (VCFaaS). Migrate your VMware workloads to VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud with up to USD 200K in migration credits.

Power

IBM Power Sweep the Floor Promotion for 1H 2025

IBM has re-announced the Sweep the Floor promotion to the Americas Geography effective February 3, 2025. This promotion offers an additional upfront margin on eligible Power10 Scale-out Value Seller transactions when replacing POWER7, POWER8 and/or POWER9 systems.

The intent of the promotion is to help move POWER7, POWER8 and POWER9 clients to Power 10. IBM sales teams and Business Partners should work together to find ways to use the increased margin to help clients with challenges they have moving to Power 10, such as offsetting the cost of migration services or costs of testing older code on Power10 and lowering the price to the customer.

Business Partners work with your Distributors to certify your eligibility for this promotion and complete the requirements to receive the promotional margin.

Select offer code WWSCO10 (US & LA), WWSCO10C (CA) on eligible scale-out ePricer Value Seller bids
Attach the completed certification letter to the bid

Eligible systems:
9028-21B                      Power System S1012
9105-22A                      Power System S1022
9105-22B                      Power System S1022
9105-41B                      Power System S1014
9105-42A                      Power System S1024

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IBM Power9 EOSS for Power9 Scale-out models

Announcement: ""End of Standard Service for select Power9 Scale-out models"". At this time, IBM is providing notice that specified machine types and models will be discontinued from standard maintenance services on the End of Standard Service (EOSS) effective dates. Some replacements may be available. Work with your IBM Sales Team or IBM Business Partner for specific replacement recommendations. Learn more.

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Capacity Reset

Receive a Power E1080, E1050 or S1024 core activation at no charge for every 2 cores of POWER8/9 removed.
• Designed for new Power10 system purchases replacing installed POWER8 or POWER9 systems
• Move static or mobile activations from any POWER8/9 High-end or Midrange system to any supported Power10 system with Capacity on Demand
• Minimum Power10 system activations must be purchased with this offering
• Minimums are 16 activations on E1080 and 1 socket of activations on E1050/S1024.
• Client must sign a Capacity Reset Agreement (Z126-6850 for POWER8 or i126-9862 for POWER9) and de-activate exchanged cores or dispose of POWER8/9 system within 90 days of the installation of the Power10 system.

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IBM Systems 2025 Quarterly Partner Calls

Join us for the 2025 IBM Systems 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.

July 22, 2025
October 21, 2025

Speakers:
IBM Infrastructure - Bob Friske, Sr. Manager, Vendor Solutions
Power Systems - Joe Nadeau, IBM Server Brand Manager
Storage Systems - Jim Oller, IBM Storage Brand Manager
Services Systems - Lisa Fults, IBM TLS Brand Manager

Powering the Future: Unlocking Business Value with IBM Compute Solutions

Join us for an engaging webinar series designed for IBM partner resellers, diving deep into IBM’s compute technologies including IBM Power Virtual Server, LinuxONE, and AI innovations.
Each session offers a comprehensive review of a dedicated technology, highlighting its architecture, capabilities, and most importantly, the tangible business value it delivers to customers.
Learn how to position these solutions to drive digital transformation, optimize workloads, enhance security, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Empower your sales strategy with expert insights and practical guidance to help your customers thrive in a hybrid, cloud-first world.

The following topics will be covered:
• 8.5.25 IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS)
• 9.16.25 IBM LinuxONE
• 10.28.25 AI on IBM Power Systems
• 12.9.25 AI on IBM LinuxONE

Enablement | IBM Global Spotlight Calls: IBM Power, PowerVS, Cloud

Hear the latest on product and programs updates for IBM Cloud, PowerVS, and Power Core Infrastructure on IBM Global Spotlight Calls. Open to IBMers and Business Partners. You can pick which track you would like or you can register for all 3 of them below:
IBM Cloud Spotlight Registration: https://ibm.biz/BdGSEB
When: Every Tuesday at 9:00am EST
Replays. Presentations, and recordings are archived here: Link
Power Virtual Server Spotlight Registration: https://ibm.biz/BdGMZA
When: Every Weds at 9:00am EST
Replays. Presentations, and recordings are archived here: Link
Power Core Spotlight Registration: https://ibm.biz/BdGSFW
When: Every Thursday at 9:00am EST
Replays. Presentations, and recordings are archived here: Link

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New Power Product Announcements

• AD25-0790 Software Withdrawal: Select Red Hat Enterprise Linux features (old RHEL7/8)
• AD25-0836 Hardware Withdrawal: 2Q2025 Select IBM Power Systems features
• AD25-0890 Addition of IBM i Subscription Licensing support on Power9 9009-22A
• AD25-0350 Software withdrawal: IBM i iERP/AAS, RDi PPA parts and miscellaneous
• RPQ 8A2903 - 7965-S42 Height extend kit
• AD25-0887 Hardware Withdrawal: RDX Drive features under IBM 7226-1U3 Multi Media Storage Enclosure - no replacements available

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| Introducing the upcoming IBM watsonx Code Assistant for i

IBM is excited to introduce the upcoming IBM watsonx Code Assistant for i, a coding assistant that is purpose-built to accelerate the modernization of IBM i applications.

IBM watsonx Code Assistant for i combines the power of Gen AI and advanced automation to simplify coding and accelerate productivity, enabling developers of all experience levels to deliver high-quality code efficiently.

IBM watsonx Code for Assistant for i will offer flexible deployment options of on-cloud on-prem, hybrid deployments. It is designed to reduce the learning curve and increase productivity for both new and experienced programmers alike, making it a smart choice for IBM i modernization.

Are you ready to experience the power of Gen AI coding assistant for IBM i?

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Join us at our TD SYNNEX Innovation Center for the unveiling of Power11

Join us for an exclusive experience as we launch IBM Power11 at the TD SYNNEX office in Clearwater, Florida. Together, we’ll explore IBM’s latest solutions — as well as how to use them to grow your business and fuel future success. But that’s not all!

Why Attend?
• Be among the first to experience IBM Power11’s cutting-edge innovations.
• Equip your sales and technical teams with the knowledge to accelerate customer adoption.
• Access exclusive resources and support to boost your IBM Power portfolio.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment at the state-of-the-art TD SYNNEX Innovation Studio.
As our special guest, we’ll even give you a sneak peek at our agenda to preview everything we’ve got in store for this important announcement.

Plus, cap off the first day of your experience with a VIP dinner and cocktail reception that offers the perfect opportunity to network with TD SYNNEX leaders, IBM experts and fellow partners in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity — join us for the IBM Power11 Launch by registering now.

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Guidelines for Order Alterations

Please follow these guidelines before requesting alterations to an order. If an order is firmed or submitted for OMV & Build Exception Team (BET), anything in the ""A"" list will require an order to be cancelled and a new order to be placed. The ""B"" list are alterations that the IBM Quote to Cash (Q2C) Team can make without affecting the status of the order.
A. Functional Alteration - Q2C NOT TO PERFORM Order Alterations for the following changes:
• Configuration changes (machine / model type, feature, machines’ s qty, expert care)
• Customer number changes (CMR)
• BP Sold To, BP Site ID
• CRAD
• Standard to Premium FC change (shipment related)
• Ship to Code (i.e. country code assigned to the shipping destination country)
• Cancellation
• SEN / Entity change (SEN = Schedule Entity Number … SENs are numbers that are placed on single and multiple orders, if there are multiple orders in one SEN that means they must be shipped together unless the SEN is broken
B. Non-Functional Alteration - Q2C TO PERFORM order alterations for the following changes:
• Ship to address change (ship to location address, building no, suite no, or shipment to different city or state etc.)
• 1 sales order with 2 sets of order to be split to two locations & location change
• Delivery instructions changes (remove or add delivery instructions even after firming)
• E-Pricer number / bid changes without changing configuration
• PO shipping label changes
• T1 BP PO number change
• Delivery POC change – (Delivery Contact etc.)
• FOF change (FOF change from P -> B -> U-> F)

Public Sector/Fed

IBM Public Sector (SLED) Accelerator Incentive

Accelerator Incentive
Up to 8% Software New License & SaaS (including PPA Storage Software)
Up to 2% Storage (AAS Storage Hardware and Software)

US Public Market (SLED) Client Expansion territories
Customer List provided to Distributors
GOE Eligible

Invoiced March 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025
See attached for complete details!

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Services

Register now for the next TLS Global Ecosystem Update Meeting • June 19th, 2025 •

Register Now! Q2 2025 TLS Global Ecosystem Update Meeting Register Today!! TLS Global Ecosystem Update Meeting - June 19th, 2025 • US & EMEA 9:00 AM ET:

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IBM Systems 2025 Quarterly Partner Calls

IBM Z and Expert Care LinuxOne Cheat Sheet

Storage Expert Care for Fusion HCI w/ Dell (HCI)

Planned Availability Date - 18 June 2025 / AD25-1021
IBM Storage Expert Care for Fusion HCI with Dell hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) servers is designed to simplify and standardize the support approach for the IBM Storage Fusion HCI with Dell solution to keep systems operating at peak performance. Two Tiers Available: Basic and Premium.

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Storage Expert Care for Fusion HCI w/ Dell

TLS Updates & Announcements Summary - June 2025

For questions or requests for content without a link, contact lisa.fults@tdsynnex.com

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Software

2025 Software Partner Calls

Register once to attend all four quarterly calls.

Join the TD SYNNEX and IBM Software brands as we discuss important updates and highlights to accelerate your sales in 2025.

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How to create a perpetual quote in Software Quoting Tool

Date: June 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM ET - 12:00 Noon ET
Description: Hands on introduction on how to create a quote for perpetual license and S&S for our US business partners. We will address your questions and share how to stay up to date.

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Storage

2Q Firm Order Monthly Guidance May and June Dates

2Q Firm Order Monthly Guidance
IBM's revised firm order guidance and shipping expectations that have been in place for the past year, continue in 2Q. In addition, as IBM manufacturing works through a significant transition in April and early May, Storage products will not ship during this time. Firms orders received during April will be help until the completion of the transition and will ship in early May. As we progress further into 2Q, please take note of the last firm order dates below to ensure that your order will ship according to client expectations. Beyond these deadlines, orders will ship on a ""best efforts"" basis. Learn more.
1. High End: May 12 firm order deadline for May; June 9 firm order deadline for June
2. High Volume: May 19 firm order deadline for May ; June 16 firm order deadline for June
3. Appliance: April 18 firm order deadline for May; May 19 firm order deadline for June

IBM Public Sector (SLED) Accelerator Incentive for Storage

Up to 2% Storage (AAS Storage Hardware and Software)

US Public Market (SLED) Client Expansion territories
Customer List provided to Distributors
GOE Eligible

Invoiced March 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025
See attached for details.

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IBM Systems 2025 Quarterly Partner Calls

IBM Storage Scale User Group Event Aug 6-7 San Jose, CA

This West Coast IBM Storage Scale Users Group event is open to all IBM Storage Scale (GPFs) and IBM Scale Systems (ESS) users, as well as those who wish to learn more about IBM Storage Scale (IBM employees, IBM Business Partners and Customers). Join this interactive New Scale User Day and/or Technical Users Group experience on IBM Storage Scale and the Storage Scale System! More information can be found in the attachment.

Register for the event here.

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Important Update on End of Quarter Shipping and ADI

Please be aware that those deals approved for ADI must meet these deadlines for last order date and must ship by June 30th.

*2Q Last Firm Dates June
High End 9-Jun- DS8k, High End Tape, SAN, ESS/Storage Scale, Diamondback and Fusion
High Volume 16-Jun Flash, LTO, Media, SVC
Ready Nodes 19-May CEPH, Defender, COS

As we move past these key dates, the plant will work orders on a ”best efforts” basis.
• High End – 15-day Lead time – DS8K, High End Tape, SAN, ESS/Storage Scale System, Diamondback, Fusion
• High Volume – 10-day Lead time – Flash, LTO, Media, SVC
• Ready Nodes – 30-day Lead time – CEPH, Defender, COS

Please reach out to your TD SYNNEX Rep for any questions.

Sustainability

IBM Asset Lifecycle Management webinar series

Join Us in Winning with Asset Lifecycle Management webinar series! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new webinar series designed exclusively for IBM partners. Get ready to unlock powerful strategies, sharpen your key skills, and gain access to targeted resources – all focused on real-world Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) use cases.

Register Here - https://ibm.biz/Bdn2vz

Mark your calendar!

Don’t Miss These First Three Power-Packed Sessions!
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM for focused, one-hour deep dives into key Asset Lifecycle Management topics:
June 3 – Maximo for Data Centers & Managing Renewable Assets
July 1 – The Evolution of TRIRIGA
August 5 – Energy Intelligence with Envizi

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