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Accelerate Your Growth with IBM My Digital Marketing

We’re excited to partner with IBM to deliver a seamless marketing automation experience that empowers you to grow your business faster and more efficiently.

By leveraging IBM My digital Marketing, you’ll benefit from:

• Streamlined campaigns across email, social, web, events (available in 14 languages).
• Access to hundreds of supporting assets aligned to main IBM offerings.
• Expert guidance every step of the way. IBM Dedicated one-on-one support team is available to help you with campaign setup, answer platform questions and fine-tune your marketing strategy.

Your success is our top priority. With this direct connection to IBM’s marketing automation platform, we make it easier than ever for you to attract leads, nurture relationships and close more deals – all in one place, all at no cost.

Please note that only eligible IBM Partners are entitled to use this benefit.

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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 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:

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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.
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

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IBM Power Systems 4X Trade-In Allowance Promotion

4X Eligible Replacement (New) Servers:
Scale Out 9105-42A and 9824-42A
Mid-Range 9043-MRX and 9043-MRU
High End 9080-HEX and 9080-HEU
NOTE: MES upgrades do not qualify for the trade in program

IBM will also allow a 4X enhancement on the Trade-in Value of the Eligible Replaced (Old) Machine(s) up to the 4X maximum Trade-in Allowance of the Eligible (New) Machine(s).
• IBM must receive the firm order for the eligible new server(s) on or after October 15, 2025, and on or before December 7, 2025, for High End servers, and on or before December 17, 2025, for Scale Out and Mid-Range servers.
• All 4X eligible new servers must be invoiced by IBM to the distributor on or before December 31, 2025.
• The maximum Trade-in Allowance of all other Eligible Replacement (New)Machines on the machines list remains the same.
• The terms and conditions of the trade-in program remain the same for qualification and claims processing.
• Refer to the Trade-in Program Guide for deadlines for the BP to submit a claim request and for the customer to return an old machine to IBM.

Be sure to read the program guide completely to understand both the Business Partner and End User responsibilities to earn any trade-in payment. Failure to meet the terms of the program, will result in the transaction being disqualified from any payment under the Trade-In Program.

The program guide including the Trade-in Allowance (new machine) and Trade-in Value (old machine) can be found on the Power Seismic Page:
https://ibm.seismic.com/Link/Content/DCdMjHQJTcBch8fPM8b3gT7qCFFj

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Accelerate IBMi Subscription Adoption with New Value Seller Discount

In an effort to accelerate the adoption of IBMi Subscription licensing and Power11, we are increasing the Value Seller discount on eligible subscription machine types. The intent of the additional discount is to reduce the acquisition cost of subscription licensing to the End User and encourage them to make purchase decisions in 4Q. Contact your Distributor to receive the increased discount and ACT FAST because the discount expires December 15th.

Effective October 16th, a new offering code EMPWSW10 is available in ePricer which activates the increased discount. The code must be selected by the Distributor during bid creation, and the applicable discount will apply automatically on the valid machine type models listed below.

Applicable in the US, Canada and Latin America.
Once applied, the code overrides the bid expiration date to Dec 15, 2025.
Available on all bid types of Value Seller Market and Preferred bids.
Not available on Special Bids.
Applicable for GOE end customers.
Combinable with other offers.
Eligible machine type models: 5661-SP1,5662-SP1,5663-SP1,5664-SP1,5665-SP1,5661-SU1,5662-SU1,5663-SU1,5664-SU1,5665-SU1

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

Conga 23 Release Notes & Education

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

PARTNER PLUS BP Guide - Updated Aug 15

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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Key Changes for DS8K G9 Expert Care Renewals - FAQs

- Price changes effective July 15, 2025
- Renewal prices for DS8K G9 Expert Care will be increased
- Renewal pricing will not match the original Expert Care sold at POS. POS pricing was
aggressively bundled and not reflective of standalone renewal value

- IBM Sellers and Business Partners should:
1) Use IBM provided pricing guidelines to generate quotes
2) Ensure pricing reflects value and lifecycle stage, not just historical HW POS discounts

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Replay - Global TLS Ecosystem Update, Sep 11, 2025

- Focus 2H 2025
- DS8K Expert Care Pricing Increase
- Partner Plus Update
- Conga Update

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Replay: TLS - Harnessing AI & Automation for Support Services

2026 Pricing Changes Summary

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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IBM TLS Q3 Summary - News & Announcements on a Page

Overcoming AI Infrastructure Hurdles with TLS Webinar - 10/30/25

Overcoming AI Infrastructure Hurdles: Skills, Strategy & Support with IBM TLS
Thu, Oct 30, 2025 11:00 AM EDT

As AI adoption accelerates, IT teams face rising challenges now compounded by growing regulatory pressure. In this webinar, discover how IBM Technology Lifecycle Services helps organizations go beyond traditional support, to unlock greater value.

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Proactive Support for IBM Z: More Value, Lower Cost, Stronger Outcomes

IBM Z remains at the heart of the world’s most critical industries—banking, insurance, healthcare, retail, and government. These environments demand unmatched reliability, but they also face constant pressure: growing resource constraints, rising operational complexity and disruption of any magnitude can be very costly. IBM support is not just about fixing issues, it is about anticipating them through deep expertise and AI infusion.
That’s why we have re-imagined working with clients and partners, to proactively support Z clients. IBM is launching IBM TLS Proactive Support for IBM Z.

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TLS: Important Updates to the Conga Optimal Quote and Renewal Quote Validity Date

Optimal Quote was announced on the September 8th blog Accelerating Quote Velocity, Upselling, and Productivity with AI Optimal Quote (Conga Release 23) replacing the Max Quote beginning with Renewal contracts due on January 9, 2026.

The Optimal Quote leverages IBM AI to identify upsell potential to close support gaps for your clients and to help you drive higher-value renewal and expansion outcomes.
➔ Great News! Optimal Quotes in Conga are now available for your Q4 2025 renewal opportunities which were not yet actioned as of October 6th

For this cohort of 4Q renewal opportunities, the upsell opportunity is significant:
• • An Optimal Quote is available for more than 1/3 of renewal opportunities
• • The upsell dollar value potential is 25% or more in relation to the renewal

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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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Q4 SW Update Call - 11/6 2-330pm ET

We’re excited to invite you to the TD SYNNEX IBM Software Update Call on Thursday November 6, 2025 2-3:30pm ET. This session will be packed with essential updates and insights to help drive your success to close out 2025 strong.
- IBM and TD SYNNEX business and marketing updates
- Software Incentives for 2H 2025
- National Market Program updates
- Software Platform and Public Sector updates
Whether you're looking to enhance your IBM software practice, tap into new opportunities, or align with the latest strategies, this is the call you won't want to miss. Reserve your spot today and stay ahead of the curve. We look forward to connecting with you!

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Building Resilient Solutions with HashiCorp, Red Hat, ALM & IBM watsonx AI

Join us for an interactive hands-on workshop where we bring together HashiCorp, Red Hat, and the Asset Lifecycle Management—enhanced with the power of watsonx AI. In this session, we’ll explore how common connectors enable seamless integration across platforms, while demonstrating how AI capabilities can elevate IBM products to deliver smarter operations, deeper insights, and more resilient outcomes. Together, we’ll showcase how these technologies create not just a product demonstration, but a compelling solution story that embraces the new world of AI-driven enterprise innovation. Oct 22-23, 2025 in Coppell, TX

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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

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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IBM Price Harmonization Effective January 1, 2026 Storage

IBM regularly reviews and adjusts its pricing strategy in response to inflation and other macroeconomic factors. These updates are designed to ensure long-term stability and consistency, while continuing to support the success of our clients and partners.

The 2026 IBM General Price Harmonization will take effect on 1 January 2026. Until then, the current pricing will remain in place through the end of this year.

Here’s what’s changing:
– IBM Storage: 6% increase across the portfolio, excluding Flash (Refresh coming 1Q2026), SAN + Ready Nodes (OEM, highly elastic), LTO Tape (OEM price balance), Media
– Technology Lifecycle Services: 6% increase across Non-Expert Care offerings and Avg Z; 7% on Avg Storage; 10% on Avg Power (Pre P10)

Please contact your TD Sales Rep for any questions. See the attachment and Seismic link for additional information.

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4Q Last Order Entry Dates

It is very important to follow the Last Order Entry Dates (LOED) in order to ensure shipment in 2025. The below lists the product categories and the LOED.

4Q Last Order Entry Dates (LOED)
                 Oct      Nov       Dec
HE =     10/10   11/8      12/9
HV =     10/17    11/15    12/16
Appliances (COS, Ceph, Defender)= 10/22

HE: DS8, Enterprise Tape, Scale, SAN, Fusion
HV: Flash, LTO, SVC

Please contact your TD SYNNEX Sales Rep for questions.

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Software

Storage

Accelerate Your Growth with IBM My Digital Marketing

Data/AI

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

Power

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

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

Powering the Future: Unlocking Business Value with IBM Compute Solutions

IBM Systems 2025 Quarterly Partner Calls

IBM Power Systems 4X Trade-In Allowance Promotion

Accelerate IBMi Subscription Adoption with New Value Seller Discount

Public Sector/Fed

IBM Public Sector (SLED) Accelerator Incentive

Services

Conga 23 Release Notes & Education

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

PARTNER PLUS BP Guide - Updated Aug 15

IBM Systems 2025 Quarterly Partner Calls

Key Changes for DS8K G9 Expert Care Renewals - FAQs

Replay - Global TLS Ecosystem Update, Sep 11, 2025

Replay: TLS - Harnessing AI & Automation for Support Services

2026 Pricing Changes Summary

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

IBM TLS Q3 Summary - News & Announcements on a Page

Overcoming AI Infrastructure Hurdles with TLS Webinar - 10/30/25

Proactive Support for IBM Z: More Value, Lower Cost, Stronger Outcomes

TLS: Important Updates to the Conga Optimal Quote and Renewal Quote Validity Date

Software

2025 Software Partner Calls

Q4 SW Update Call - 11/6 2-330pm ET

Building Resilient Solutions with HashiCorp, Red Hat, ALM & IBM watsonx AI

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

Storage

IBM Systems 2025 Quarterly Partner Calls

IBM Public Sector (SLED) Accelerator Incentive for Storage

IBM Price Harmonization Effective January 1, 2026 Storage

4Q Last Order Entry Dates