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 Apply to Become an IBM Reseller
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IBM PureFlex System Reseller - this application process is for resellers interested in selling IBM's new family of expert integrated systems - PureFlex
- Flex System x86 products
- Basic - chassis, racks, x86 compute nodes
- Advanced – Flex System Manager
- PureFlex System x86
- PureFlex System x86/POWER
- Note: includes authorization to resell the full System x product line, including servers, options, and Storage DS3500 and DS4000
- At this time, there is no minimum annual revenue attainment
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IBM System x Reseller – this application process is for resellers interested in reselling the full System x product line, as well as the Flex System x86 Basic products:
- System x servers and options
- Storage DS3500 and DS4000
- Flex System Basic - chassis, racks, x86 compute nodes
- Minimum annual revenue attainment is $20,000
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IBM Registered Reseller - this application process is for resellers interested in only reselling System x Express servers and options
- There is no minimum annual revenue attainment
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Here is a comparison of the programs to help you choose the one that's right for your business
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IBM
Registered
Reseller |
IBM
System x
Reseller |
IBM
PureFlex
System
x86 Reseller |
IBM
PureFlex
System
w/AIX or w/IBM i Reseller |
IBM
PureFlex
System
w/PowerLinux Reseller |
| IBM Products |
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| System x Express Servers, Options, Storage |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| System x Servers, Options, Storage DS3500, DS4000 |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| PureFlex System x86 Basic products – chassis, racks, x86 compute nodes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| PureFlex System x86 Advanced products – Flex System Manager (FSM) |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| PureFlex System w/AIX or IBM I x86/Power compute nodes |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| PureFlex System w/PowerLinux- x86/Power compute nodes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
| Selection Criteria |
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| Minimum Number of Employees |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
| Minimum Revenue Attainment |
No |
$20,000 |
To be announced |
To be announced |
To be
announced |
Certifications Required for
Authorization |
No |
No |
Yes-
PureFlex once
announced |
Yes-Power
AND
Pureflex once
announced |
Yes-Power
AND
Pureflex once
announced |
| Other Information |
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| End-User Sales Reporting Requirement |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Access to PartnerWorld Online Resources |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Techline Pre-Sales Support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| IBM Rep Support |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Use of IBM Business Partner Logo |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Use of IBM PureFlex Business Partner Logo |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Eligible for Bid Pricing |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Learn More And
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Learn More And
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| New Reseller applying for
IBM PureFlex System
products (includes
authorization for the full
System x product line)
OR
Existing IBM System x
Reseller applying to add
IBM PureFlex System
products |
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New Reseller applying
for full System x
product line |
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New Reseller applying for IBM
System x Express products only |
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