Ingram Micro Expands IM Link With New IBM Professional Services Specialists
June 03 2013 - 8:00AM
Marketwired
The North America Services Division of Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:
IM), the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a
global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services
and logistics solutions, today announced it has expanded its IM
Link services network to include an IBM Professional Services
specialization that is available immediately to channel partners in
the U.S. and Canada.
The first of several vendor-specific specialty services set to
launch as part of IM Link in 2013, the new IBM specialization makes
it easy for channel partners to team with and insource the skill
set of authorized IBM Software service providers across the U.S.
and Canada in a non-competitive environment. The IBM specialists
featured within IM Link have proven experience across the entire
portfolio of IBM Software solutions, including business analytics,
storage and content management, security, mobility and
collaboration software.
The new IM Link specialization also provides existing IBM
Software partners the ability to secure professional services
resources when their staff is at capacity. Additional IBM
specializations and professional services focused on IBM Power
Systems, PureSystems, System x and Smarter Storage Systems will be
available in the second half of 2013.
"Specialization is key to meeting the needs of today's diverse
marketplace, but not every partner can afford to go wide and deep
across a broad portfolio of solutions and services. That's why
we've invested in IM Link and are teaming with vendors such as IBM
to introduce specialists into the mix that are willing to partner
versus compete for, or decline to pursue, the business
opportunity," says John Redman, manager of professional services,
Ingram Micro Services Division, North America.
"IM Link is a reliable, proven and flexible business resource
that allows channel partners to say 'yes' to their customers'
technology needs without having to invest more in the business, or,
in this case, become an IBM Software authorized partner," says
Jason Bystrak, director of sales, Ingram Micro Services Division,
North America. "IM Link is fast becoming the easy button for
channel partners looking to find the right talent and expertise to
help them win more business, expand their reach and provide
exceptional service."
Unveiled in April 2013 at the Ingram Micro Cloud Summit, IM Link
is a unique online professional services network that makes it
easier for channel partners throughout North America to collaborate
and insource technology lifecycle services from a select community
of highly-qualified IT service providers. IM Link operates under a
simple, non-competitive service delivery framework that is
comprised of four distinct categories. These include planning,
implementation, management and support.
"The immixGroup is excited to take advantage of IM Link's new
IBM specialization to expand our business and IBM expertise within
key focus areas such as security, mobility and analytics," says
Vaughn Harman, director, Enterprise Solutions Technology Sales
Division, immixGroup, Inc.
There are no membership dues, transaction fees or monthly
services charges to use IM Link. Additional specializations and
networks offered within IM Link include Public Sector, HealthCare,
Websense, DataCore, McAfee Web Security, Pro/AV Digital Signage,
High Performance Computing and Virtualization Services.
Ingram Micro channel partners interested in learning more about
IM Link are encouraged to create a free account and use the online
service delivery platform as a cost-effective, easy and efficient
means of insourcing the industry expertise, business services and
technical talent needed to close new business. IM Link can also be
used by Ingram Micro channel partners to fulfill specific projects,
deploy regional or national rolls outs and facilitate ongoing
service agreements without risk, brand confusion or price
discrepancy.
Additional details about IM Link and Ingram Micro's growing
portfolio of professional services can be found at
www.ingrammicro.com/professionalservices.
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www.ingrammicro.com.
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About Ingram Micro Inc. Ingram Micro is
the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a global
leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and
logistics solutions. As a vital link in the technology value chain,
Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for
vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced
logistics and mobile solutions, technical support, financial
services and product aggregation and distribution. The company is
the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving approximately
160 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive
portfolio of IT products and services. Visit
www.ingrammicro.com.
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