IBM Software brand updates

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   Save the date! Worldwide Business Partner Virtual Event
   11 a.m. - 12 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Join the worldwide Virtual Event for Business Partners on January 25. During this event, we will celebrate the kickoff of the Software Value Plus implementation and highlight several key announcements, all designed to improve client value while rewarding the investments of our Business Partners. Please mark your calendar to attend one of the two scheduled virtual events. Registration details will be posted here when available.

1. #2 topic —

   Be ready for January 25 Reseller Authorization implementation
   Take advantage of the resources available that can help you get ready to become authorized by 25 Jan 2010.

• Get the replay of the webcast hosted by Sandy Carter on 28 Oct 20009 (link resides outside of ibm.com) where many IBM Business Partners received the latest updates.
• Listen to the replay for the 12 Nov 2009 Think!Thursday with Sal Patalano, Vice President, IBM Channel Transformation. You'll find a review of the process required to become authorized, certification promotions and other resources, plus Q&A.

1. #3 topic —

   Check out these plays for the new year!
   Three WebSphere sales and marketing plays for the new year are now available! Check out the plays for:

• Smarter Commerce
• Departmental Business Process Management
• Service Visibility and Governance

The messaging and value propositions are designed for maximum relevance to today's customers, thus helping you to identify new opportunities, progress and close deals faster and more effectively.

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   Please attend this virtual event!
   The 2009 IBM SOA Virtual Summit for Business Partners is a web-based event that replicates all the activities of a 'live' event without the need to leave your territory. Featuring 22 sales and technical sessions, it provides the flexibility to schedule your training to accommodate your sales activities. This self-paced, fully web-enabled virtual summit provides everything you need to know in order to create SOA solutions that solve your customers' challenges.

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   Sponsorship/Registration opens
   
   Sponsorships
   Join IBM at Impact 2010, 02 May 2010 - 07 May 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and take advantage of sponsorship opportunities for this industry-leading conference. Sponsorships provide the opportunity to maximize the value of your conference experience by showcasing your capabilities to over 5000 expected conference attendees. We offer several sponsorship levels tailored to match your company's specific goals.

We’ve added several new sponsorship benefits, including an additional 5% discount off your Impact 2010 sponsorship if you sponsor in either Lotusphere, Pulse, Rational Software or Information on Demand (US based versions) conferences in 2010.

Impact 2010 sponsorship allows you to show attendees how you can help them embrace change and work smarter. Reserve your sponsorship and exhibit space in the Solution Center now. Early bird pricing for sponsorships is available through 14 Feb 2010, but some benefits end 31 Dec 2009. Be sure to take advantage of these significant savings!

Call for speakers
Interested in hosting an Impact 2010 session? Submit a session abstract focused on Business Leadership, SOA or Business Process Management (BPM) Technology for consideration as an Impact 2010 presenter. Speaking at Impact highlights your company as an IBM Business Partner who can help drive business agility and value for their customers. Including a customer in your speaking proposal increases your chances of being selected to speak.

Call for papers closes on 15 Jan 2010, so submit yours now.

Registration
Registration is now open. Business Partner conference fee is $1828.00 USD. This year, you can also purchase a two day pass for $950.00 USD. See the Impact website for complete details.

• August 2009
• September 2009
• October / November 2009