IBM Launches BladeCenter and Storage Solution Center Program

IBM recently announced its BladeCenter and Storage Solution Center program, which enables partners to demonstrate IBM blade and storage technologies to their SMB customers interested in integrating blades with simple, affordable storage solutions. All IBM PartnerWorld members are eligible for this program.

According to Alex Gogh, vice president for IBM Global Channels Marketing, the BladeCenter and Storage Solution Center program makes it possible for partners to work with IBM to establish centers that both showcase and demonstrate IBM blade and storage technologies for SMB clients. The centers, which are owned and operated by IBM Business Partner resellers, include lab space for training and customer engagements. The centers also actively promote IBM BladeCenter and System Storage solutions.

Program benefits include recognition as an IBM BladeCenter and storage leader, participation in blade and storage sales and marketing programs, access to expert content, early exposure to new announcements and product strategies, and monthly newsletters and community calls. Qualifying partners also have access to leasing and investment programs to balance the costs of running a center. Visit www-1.ibm.com/partnerworld.