PARTNER PULSE The Beat of Ingram Micro’s Premier Partners November 1998 Version 1.5 4 pages
__________________________________________________________ Membership has its privileges! Be sure to take advantage of the many offerings available through the Premier Partner Program. Remember that Ingram Micro has one of the most lucrative points programs available. It allows you to earn as you buy – use these points to receive credits from Ingram Micro expenses. This month’s Partner Pulse offers you exciting update and events happening at Ingram Micro. What Happening! - Learn about the Ingram Micro’s Power Promotion 98 - Update yourself on ongoing vendor promotions and demo’s - Check out our Q&A section, it will answer all your questions and concerns.
NEW ELECTRONIC PARTNER PULSE IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR EDITION SENT TO YOU VIA EMAIL PLEASE LET US KNOW AT
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POWER PROMOTION 98/ VAR POWER PLUS PROMOTION
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PROFIT WITH POWER! Ingram Micro has teamed up with 57 leading manufacturers to offer a powerful opportunity to increase your profits! Earn $25 in American Express Travelers’ Cheques with every cumulative purchase of $2,500 in eligible products. Look for our Power 98 Promotion or VAR Plus Power Promo catalogues or check our web site at www.ingrammicro.com. BONUS Ingram Micro is also awarding Canadian Plus Air Miles. Every $25 in Amex earns one ballot towards weekly prizes and a chance to win one of three Grand Prizes of $50, 000 Canadian Plus Air Miles! Premier Partner Participating Vendors: 3COM, Adobe, Cisco, Compaq, Corel, Genicom, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Iomega, Kingston, Logitech, Lotus/IBM Software, Madge, Microsoft, Network Associates, Panasonic, Seagate Software, Toshiba, UMAX Program Information: ext. 55901 Co-op Information: ext.55450
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NETWORK ASSOCIATES HOT NEWS!!! INSTANT REBATES ON 1900 AND 2900 FROM $75 TO $1,000 Cisco’s 1900 and 2900 XL series switches offer high performance and reliability from the leader in networking technology and get an instant rebate from Nov. 5 – Jan. 31, 1999 $400 Rebate: $235 Rebate: WS-C2924-XL, WS-C2924C-XL, WS-C1912C-A, WS-C1924C-A WS-C2908-XL, WS-C2916M-XL WS-C1924C-EN $1575 Rebate: $550 Rebate: WS-C2916M-XL-5 pack, WS-C1924-EN-5Pack WS-C2924-XL-5 pack, $1025 Rebate: WS-C2924C-XL-5 pack WS-C1924C-EN-5Pack $120 Rebate: WS-C1912-A, WS-C1924-A, WS-C2924-XL-5 pack, WS-C2924C-XL-5 Pack CALL YOUR INGRAM MICRO SALES REP. NOW!!!! 1-800-668-3450
TSP Licensing Program Benefits: Subscription – license to lease Perpetual – license to own FREE maintenance, support and upgrades on Subscription Licenses Reseller Support Hotline Distribution License Specialists to assist on order processing Distribution Inventory of Licenses
Network Associates Reseller Support Hotline 1-888-511-8301
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MICROSOFT NOW AVAILABLE AT INGRAM MICRO: THE MICROSOFT DIRECT ACTION ACCESS PACK (DAAP) This pack is a must have for technology providers interested in keeping up with the latest Microsoft products and services. Overloaded with Not-for-Resale products and support materials, the DAAP also includes books and manuals for the reviewer to peruse at their leisure. Offering nearly U.S. $7,000 worth of products and goods for a fraction of the value. Please contact your Ingram Micro sales representative to order this product while quantities last, quote sku 680150 Premier Partner Participating Vendors: 3COM, Adobe, Cisco, Compaq, Corel, Genicom, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Iomega, Kingston, Logitech, Lotus/IBM Software, Madge, Microsoft, Network Associates, Panasonic, Seagate Software, Toshiba, UMAX Program Information: ext. 55901 Co-op Information: ext.55450
Ingram Micro Inc. 230 Barmac Drive Weston, On M9L 2Z3 Tel: 416-740-9404 /1-800-668-3450 Fax: 416-740-6100
PARTNER PULSE The Beat of Ingram Micro’s Premier Partners November 1998 Version 1.5 4 pages
__________________________________________________________ IOMEGA Iomega USB Zip Drive Easy Money Challenge EXCLUSIVELY FROM INGRAM MICRO From October 1, 1998 – December 31, 1998 Resellers will earn 1 point for every unit of shrink-wrapped Corel products purchased in either graphics and/or business applications from vendor’s # 1397, 7377, 7951 during the promo period. These points will enter the reseller into a draw for prizes in several category levels, as follows: 40-89 points = $750 Ingram Micro credit, 90-299 points = $1,000 Ingram Micro credit, 300+ points = $2,000 Ingram Micro credit.
Introducing the new 100MB* USB Zip® drive from Iomega®. Translucent ice-blue with USB-the quick and easy connection of the future for Windows® 98 USB-enabled PCs and the iMac™. Easy to connectplug and play without turning off your computer. Save and organize your most important files to convenient 100MB* Zip® disks. Easily swaps with other USB devices like scanners, printers and digital cameras without rebooting. Reliable-use it like your hard drive, save your files and run your software. The SuperFloppy Preferred by Millions™.
Note: The prizes will be limited to the Top 3 resellers PER prize category.
UMAX Take advantage of Umax's numerous end user mail-in coupons! Astra 1220U - $20 rebate, Astra 1220S - $30 rebate, Astra 610S-DUO - $20 rebate, Astra 1220P - $30 rebate, Astra 610P - $30 rebate, Astra 1200s - $50 rebate. Call the rebate hotline for any questions: 1-888-724-9273. Purchases must be made between October 31st, 1998 and December 31, 1998
3COM SuperStack II SPIFFs -Dual Speed Hub 500 and Switch 1100 Until November 30 For the month of November, earn cash for every SuperStack II Dual Speed Hub 12/24-port and SuperStack II Switch 1100 24-port you sell! Reseller sales reps earn a $20 SPIFF for DSH 500 12-port and a $30 SPIFF for DSH 500 24port. Reseller sales reps and systems engineers EACH earn $25 for every Switch 1100 24-port sold. How to claim your cash: Request a claim form by calling 1-800-260-2535, or download from the Promotions Guide online at http://pa.3com.com/promo.nsf/html
Premier Partner Participating Vendors: 3COM, Adobe, Cisco, Compaq, Corel, Genicom, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Iomega, Kingston, Logitech, Lotus/IBM Software, Madge, Microsoft, Network Associates, Panasonic, Seagate Software, Toshiba, UMAX Program Information: ext. 55901 Co-op Information: ext.55450
Ingram Micro Inc. 230 Barmac Drive Weston, On M9L 2Z3 Tel: 416-740-9404 /1-800-668-3450 Fax: 416-740-6100
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ASK US AND WE WILL ANSWER This section has been designed to allow you an opportunity to ask questions that you want answered. We have placed some questions we feel might answer some concerns but please feel free to send in your questions and we will try to answer them in the next edition. Send in questions to
[email protected].
QUESTION Besides this newsletter, what other benefits do I have in being part of the Premier Partner Program?
ANSWER Premier Partner offers you many exciting opportunities for you to benefit from as a participating reseller. The Points Program allows participating resellers to earn Points based on their total Ingram Micro sales, which may be used at Ingram Micro to “purchase” a variety of valuable services. Opportunity Funding is provided by participating vendors based on your growth of their product. There are always many on-going promotions and/or demo programs that you the reseller can benefit from.
QUESTION Who do I contact at Premier Programs about the Partner Program?
ANSWER If your question is concerning Program information and marketing please contact Sumeeta Kohli ext 55901. For question regarding Co-op information please contact Robin Barrett at ext 55450. Also, for general information, contact your sales representative.
QUESTION What other resources besides this newsletter do I have to get Premier Partner Program information?
ANSWER Besides this monthly newsletter you can also check out our website at www.ingrammicro.ca and under Programs and then Premier and you will find all Program happenings, events and any new additions. Also for further detailed information you can contact your sales rep at Ingram Micro Canada.
SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO
[email protected] Premier Partner Participating Vendors: 3COM, Adobe, Cisco, Compaq, Corel, Genicom, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, IBM, Iomega, Kingston, Logitech, Lotus/IBM Software, Madge, Microsoft, Network Associates, Panasonic, Seagate Software, Toshiba, UMAX Program Information: ext. 55901 Co-op Information: ext.55450
Ingram Micro Inc. 230 Barmac Drive Weston, On M9L 2Z3 Tel: 416-740-9404 /1-800-668-3450 Fax: 416-740-6100
