Enabling channel partners to sell and support a greater variety of IT solutions, the Spring 2009 Partner Connections Summit, themed 'We Empower You' takes place 20-22 May.
The event is known for bringing together hundreds of partners and IT manufacturers to discuss emerging IT trends, train on new technologies and explore the growing number of partner enablement tools available exclusively to Ingram Micro channel partners.
"Partner Connections is a must for solution providers who are eager to grow and expand their current business models and want to engage Ingram Micro and our IT manufacturer partners to learn more about what technologies and resources are available to them today," said Anne Wilcox vice president, customer solutions marketing for the U.S. Ingram Micro.
The Summit features guest speakers, IT solution-focused workshops and informative keynotes.
Speakers included Joslyn Faust, principal analyst, SMB Research Group Gartner; Richard Benigno, vice president, North American Partner Sales, CA; and Tom Flink, vice president, Channels and Emerging Products, Citrix Systems.
The three-day Summit is held in Hollywood.
"We designed Partner Connections to keep our channel partners who are not actively involved in an Ingram Micro partner community up to date on the latest technologies, market insight and sales opportunities so they can provide an even deeper level of value to their end user clients," says Jeff Marks, vice president VAR sales Ingram Micro .
"These events also deliver a tremendous business value to our manufacturer partners by placing them front and centre with a targeted group of Ingram Micro partners who are eager to engage and grow their business."
The next Partner Connections Summit will take place September 22 - 24 in Denver, U.S
Issue: 277 | March, 2010