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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

Register Now!

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Automation

Get your HashiConf tickets

Join us at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco on September 24-26 for HashiConf 2025.

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IBM Hybrid iPaaS with WebMethods on AWS Marketplace – Live Webinar

Join TD SYNNEX and IBM for a deep dive into hybrid integration using IBM’s iPaaS with WebMethods, now available on AWS Marketplace. Learn how this powerful solution helps businesses connect applications, data, and services across environments with speed and flexibility. Perfect for IT leaders, architects, and integration specialists looking to modernize their infrastructure.

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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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Power

Accelerate your Storage, Power, Software deals with a 0% deferred payment plan!

Accelerate your Storage, Power, Software deals with a 0% deferred payment plan!
Now’s the time to accelerate your IBM Software, Power, and Storage deals with a 0% deferred payment plan. Available through December 31, 2025, qualified clients in the US and Canada can take advantage of a 3-month, 0% deferred payment option on eligible opportunities up to $1M.
This “buy now, pay later” plan can help fast-track opportunities, pull in future-quarter deals, and serves as a compelling reason to connect with Partners and engage new clients.
Learn more.

0% Deferred Payment Plan – Power - https://ibm.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCD6ccDCb7CQd8qFgpm67q9VqCh3
0% Deferred Payment Plan – Storage – https://ibm.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCP6VcW6Qj3J7G4DpQDpJhmmW9fG
0% Deferred Payment Plan – Cross Brand - https://ibm.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCmMBjp8294hDGfCh6fRhFTRJPJG

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

Hear the latest on product and program 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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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

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.
All webinars begin at 2pm EST / 1pm CST.

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

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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

Update to support terms for select products / Technology Lifecycle Services

Change of support level: Update to support terms for select products supported by IBM Technology Lifecycle Services. Published: 9 September 2025 AD25-1511

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Conga 23 Release Notes & Education

TLS Lunch & Learn Replay - Changes to TLS Re-Fee Policy

PARTNER PLUS BP Guide - Updated Aug 15

IBM TLS - Harnessing AI & Automation for Exceptional Support Svcs

A look ahead at how IBM
- Bridge skill gaps with Self Service Tools
- Discover how AI can identify and address TLS issues before they escalate
- Learn proven support strategies and best practices
- What's next in the TLS AI-powered support roadmap

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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.
All webinars begin at 2pm EST / 1pm CST.

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

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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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Reminder: Badges Expire October 13th

Make sure you are reviewing your current Storage Badges and are prepared for the October 13th deadline. This will impact your Proficiency Rebates and also your Partner Plus level. Now is the time to review your badges and make sure you are executing on a plan to achieve the necessary badges. See the attached file for details. Please contact your TD SYNNEX Rep for assistance.

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Accelerate your Storage, Power, Software deals with a 0% deferred payment plan!

Accelerate your Storage, Power, Software deals with a 0% deferred payment plan!
Now’s the time to accelerate your IBM Software, Power, and Storage deals with a 0% deferred payment plan. Available through December 31, 2025, qualified clients in the US and Canada can take advantage of a 3-month, 0% deferred payment option on eligible opportunities up to $1M.
This “buy now, pay later” plan can help fast-track opportunities, pull in future-quarter deals, and serves as a compelling reason to connect with Partners and engage new clients.

Learn more.
0% Deferred Payment Plan – Power - https://ibm.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCD6ccDCb7CQd8qFgpm67q9VqCh3
0% Deferred Payment Plan – Storage – https://ibm.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCP6VcW6Qj3J7G4DpQDpJhmmW9fG
0% Deferred Payment Plan – Cross Brand - https://ibm.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCmMBjp8294hDGfCh6fRhFTRJPJG

Storage

3Q Firm Order Guidance- ACT EARLY!

Everyone should now understand IBM’s revised firm order and shipping guidelines. If you need a refresher, the details are on the Storage Landing page in Seismic. This makes the importance of adhering to the last firm dates critical for all to understand and build into their sell cycle. Anything firming past these dates will be worked by the plant on a” best efforts” basis.

Last Firm Dates July Aug Sept
High End 10-Jul 8-Aug 9-Sep
High Volume 17-Jul 15-Aug 16-Sep
Appliance 22-Jul

• High End – Three Week Lead time – DS8K, High End Tape, SAN Directors, ESS/Storage Scale System, Diamondback, Fusion
• High Volume – Two Week Lead time – Flash, LTO, Media, SVC
• Appliance – Six Ten Week Lead time – CEPH Ready Nodes, Defender Nodes, COS Ready Nodes – recently moved to 10 weeks due to challenges with our supplier. This may improve, but please take this into account for your selling plans and your customer capacity requirements.
• End of Month Arrival – If your client needs arrival within the month, you need to firm at least a month in advance of the arrival date. This should be flagged by working with your Q2C support team at least a month in advance.

There is a website where you can check on lead times on specific Machine Type Models and feature codes for up to the date information on any constraints. There is even a way to load your configuration CFR file and have it assessed for constraints. Please use this website for retrieving this information. https://www.ibm.com/servers/econfig/act/pages/workbench

Please contact your TD SYNNEX Sales Rep for any questions.

IBM Systems 2025 Quarterly Partner Calls

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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