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IBM Updates

• 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
• IBM Announces Accelerator Deal Incentive for Storage Q4 2025
• 2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series
 

Services

• Conga 23 Release Notes & Education
• TLS Lunch & Learn Replay - Changes to TLS Re-Fee Policy
• Key Changes for DS8K G9 Expert Care Renewals - FAQs
• 2026 Pricing Changes Summary
• Notice of Price Change for Hardware Maintenance Services on Select IBM Products
• Change of Support Level - GREEN & CRITICAL WATCH LIST
• IBM ServicePac for IBM Power11 - Media Retention
• Conga Showcase for Release 24
• 2025 Expert Care Briefing Sheet - Storage
• 2025 Expert Care Briefing Sheet - Power
• 2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series
 

Software

• Ecosystem Pricing Policy Change: Go Live Oct 15th
• TD SYNNEX 2026 Quarterly Software Webinar Series
• Accelerate your Storage, Power, Software deals with a 0% deferred payment plan!
 

Storage

• IBM Public Sector (SLED) Accelerator Incentive for Storage
• IBM Price Harmonization Effective January 1, 2026 Storage
• IBM Announces Accelerator Deal Incentive for Storage Q4 2025
• Trade-In Program Reminder and January 1 Changes
• 2026 TD SYNNEX IBM Infrastructure Quarterly Webinar Series
• Broadcom Introduces the World’s First Quantum-Safe Gen 8 128G SAN Switch Portfolio
 

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.

Just click the button below and enter your DemandSolv EC Express Credentials (email and password).

Access now!

REGISTER HERE

 

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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: Link

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IBM Announces Accelerator Deal Incentive for Storage Q4 2025

IBM announced the ADI (Accelerator Deal Incentive) for Q4. Please take advantage of this program to help progress and close your deals. Some of the highlights:
Deal Eligibility Requirements:
Select Territory Opportunities (hardware only)
Not in 4Q ISC Call
Minimum of $25K USD sales out revenue
Available in US, Canada & Caribbean
GOE Not Eligible
Firm Order by Last Firm Entry Date* – No Exceptions
CRAD must drive Ship by December 31, 2025
Deal registration required

Must be ordered by the Last Order Entry Date
Please contact your TD SYNNEX Rep for questions.

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

 

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Services

Conga 23 Release Notes & Education

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

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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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2026 Pricing Changes Summary

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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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Change of Support Level - GREEN & CRITICAL WATCH LIST

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IBM ServicePac for IBM Power11 - Media Retention

IBM ServicePac for IBM Power11 - Media Retention

Feature Machine/Type Model Marketing Description
B0P4 6664-H24 9080-HEU SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Power 4 years
B0P4 6664-H25 9043-MRU SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Power 4 years
B0P4 6664-H26 9824-22A SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Power 4 years
B0P4 6664-H27 9824-42A SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Power 4 years
B0P4 6664-H28 9856-22H SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Power 4 years
B0P4 6664-H29 9856-42H SP Hard Drive/Media Retention - Power 4 years

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Conga Showcase for Release 24

Seismic Conga Home Page and Training

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2025 Expert Care Briefing Sheet - Storage

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2025 Expert Care Briefing Sheet - Power

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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

 

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Software

Ecosystem Pricing Policy Change: Go Live Oct 15th

SW Quoting Change:
What is happening: IBM Quoting will no longer allow IBM sellers to submit quotes ≤$50K USD entitled that are eligible for Value Seller
Why are we doing this: to increase Business Partner self-serve and earning potential
What is in Scope: Value Seller eligible opportunities
When was this communicated: Oct 10th BP Announcement
Go-live: Oct 15th
Reminder: Value Seller is a pricing advantage offered to Business Partners ONLY in our Self-Service Quoting Tools. (PGS and IBM SW Quoting).
Seismic Link for Oct 10th BP announcement. Includes enablement links for both tools: BP Facing Announcement.

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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

REGISTER HERE

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

 

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Storage

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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IBM Announces Accelerator Deal Incentive for Storage Q4 2025

IBM announced the ADI (Accelerator Deal Incentive) for Q4. Please take advantage of this program to help progress and close your deals. Some of the highlights:
Deal Eligibility Requirements:
Select Territory Opportunities (hardware only)
Not in 4Q ISC Call
Minimum of $25K USD sales out revenue
Available in US, Canada & Caribbean
GOE Not Eligible
Firm Order by Last Firm Entry Date* – No Exceptions
CRAD must drive Ship by December 31, 2025
Deal registration required

Must be ordered by the Last Order Entry Date
Please contact your TD SYNNEX Rep for questions.

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Trade-In Program Reminder and January 1 Changes

As you close out 4Q leverage the Trade-In Program to enhance you closure rate on opportunities.

DS8000 and FS9500 allowance reductions effective January 1, 2026 *Please be aware of deals forecasted to close after 4Q’25 that could be affected*

Please see the link to Seismic for more information or the attached document.

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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

 

Broadcom Introduces the World’s First Quantum-Safe Gen 8 128G SAN Switch Portfolio

Brocade X8 Directors and Brocade G820 56-port switch, the industry’s first 128G Fibre Channel platforms designed for today’s mission-critical workloads and enterprise AI applications. Brocade Gen 8 Fibre Channel safeguards storage for the quantum era and automates infrastructure management through embedded SAN AI technology.
The Brocade X8 directors form the core of large, scalable networks, while the Brocade G820 mid-range switch can be flexibly deployed as an edge or top-of-rack switch. The Gen 8 portfolio combines 128G performance, quantum-safe security, and AI-powered autonomy to enable the most robust and secure network for modern data centers.

The link will take you to the webinar replay that was hosted by Brocade.

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