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Stay informed on the latest news & trends in systems, servers, AI, IoT, Laptops, CPU, cloud, and more with the Ingram Micro Business & Technology Solutions Podcast.

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Stay informed on the latest news & trends in systems, servers, AI, IoT, Laptops, CPU, cloud, and more with the Ingram Micro Business & Technology Solutions Podcast.

    Ep.8 | Unleashing the Power of Lenovo ISG: A Deep Dive into the Ingram Micro Solutions Centre

    Ep.8 | Unleashing the Power of Lenovo ISG: A Deep Dive into the Ingram Micro Solutions Centre

    In this latest Ingram Micro Business & Technology Solutions episode, Bill Tirpkos sits down with industry experts Ayon and Roger to discuss the cutting-edge capabilities of Ingram Micro’s Solutions Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. This episode dives into the comprehensive services offered by Ingram Micro for Lenovo ISG products, delivering value to partners and the larger marketplace.
     
    The episode begins with Ayon elaborating on the vendor management team's role at Ingram Micro. The team's pre-sales specialist, serves as a key resource in aiding partners with technical configurations, ensuring compatibility, and transforming a list of requirements into robust Lenovo ISG solutions. Following this, Roger sheds light on the extensive configuration services offered by Ingram Micro's Solutions Centres, located in both Mississauga and Vancouver. These facilities expedite deployment by providing both hardware and software solutions, enabling partners to deliver turnkey solutions to their customers.
     
    Key Takeaways:
    Ingram Micro's vendor management team, offers critical support for partners, from pre-sales guidance to compatibility queries, particularly for Lenovo ISG products. The Solutions Centres provide a comprehensive set of configuration services, including hardware installations, software setups, and full racking solutions to ensure efficient and streamlined delivery. Partners benefit from a $75 incentive towards level one configuration services on Lenovo ISG products, with the flexibility to apply this towards advanced services. The Configuration Centres are strategically located in Canada to optimize delivery performance across the entire country. The partnership between Ingram Micro and Lenovo brings unique differentiation in the market through combined hardware, software, and service capabilities.  
    About the Guests:
    Bill Tirpkos, Account Exec - Distribution Lenovo Canada, is the Lenovo Account Executive at Ingram Micro Canada, specializing in fostering strong relationships with partners to drive growth and deliver value-add through Ingram Micro's solutions and services.
    Ayon Khan, Channel Account Specialist, Vendor Management, Ingram Micro, Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group is part of the vendor management team at Ingram Micro, focusing on Lenovo Data Center which include Servers & Storage. Working alongside Kazuo Peasah on the Lenovo ISG team that also includes a presales technical consultant Fathi Garfa, they can provision fully configured systems that meet the required specifications as well as ensuring there are no compatibility issues. 
    Roger Silvestre, Supervisor, Operations, Ingram Micro, Configuration Services, ltad - Commerce & Lifecycle represents the configuration capabilities at the Ingram Micro Solutions Centre. He, along with his team, provides technical expertise in hardware installations, software setup, and racking solutions to partners across Canada, servicing both the Mississauga and Vancouver facilities.
     
    For more information contact: LenovoISG@Ingrammicro.com
     
    Connect with Ingram Micro: 
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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingram-micro/ 
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IngramMicroCanada 
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    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNv1gMCMQPLvzaKhfUlzrWA?view_as=subscriber 
    YouTube for this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8_qy17F8ZY
     
     

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    Ep.7 | The New Hybrid Workplace is Here with Microsoft Teams Rooms

    Ep.7 | The New Hybrid Workplace is Here with Microsoft Teams Rooms

    Video adoption is here. Workplaces are no longer asking themselves "is hybrid work coming?" They are asking "what do we need to do to be ready for hybrid work?"
    Microsoft, Ingram Micro and our partners are at a unique place and time where we get to help our customers decide what their permanent hybrid work strategies will look like.
    Hybrid work is the future of work and Microsoft Teams Rooms solutions will allow employees to connect, collaborate and focus all in one place regardless of their location.
    Discover the possibilities of Microsoft Teams Rooms today!
     
     

    Connect with Ingram Micro: 
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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingrammicroca 

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingram-micro/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IngramMicroCanada 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNv1gMCMQPLvzaKhfUlzrWA?view_as=subscriber 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrammicrocanada/ 
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    Ep.6 | DaaS - Device as a Service with Ingram Micro

    Ep.6 | DaaS - Device as a Service with Ingram Micro

    In this episode, Aaron Lehman - Ingram Micro Partner, Ian Pugh - Ingram Micro Flexible Payment Solutions and Kirk Sinclair - Partner Sales Executive, Device Partner Solution Sales, Microsoft Canada, discuss the latest trends in leasing devices which we call DaaS – Device-as-a-Service, we are looking at this from a reseller perspective and we’re answering some honest questions about the program.
     
    Also in this episode:
     
    The way technology buyers want to consume technology is changing What is DaaS, and how is Ingram Micro using DaaS to help their customers? How business owners benefit from offering DaaS to their customers How the business owner’s customers benefits from DaaS Leveraging your own branding with DaaS Customer experience  Staying profitable as a business owner Is DaaS also financially beneficial for the customer? The first step to offering DaaS to the customer  
     
    Contact a dedicated specialist who will create a custom proposal for your business:
     
    David.wilson@ingrammicro.com
    canadasales@ingrammicrofps.com
     
    For more information go to:
     
    Financial services at Ingram Micro - https://ca.ingrammicro.com/site/cms?page=Services-And-Support/Financial-Services/Finance-and-Credit

    Connect with Ingram Micro: 
    www.ingrammicro.ca

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingrammicroca 

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingram-micro/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IngramMicroCanada 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNv1gMCMQPLvzaKhfUlzrWA?view_as=subscriber 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrammicrocanada/ 
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    Ep.5 | Thought Leadership Discussion

    Ep.5 | Thought Leadership Discussion

    In this episode, Kirk Sinclair, Partner Sales Executive - Microsoft Canada, is joined by Denis Gaudreault, Country Manager, Intel Canada,  Mike Hilton, President, HPE Canada and Craig Tullett, Vice President Device Sales, Microsoft Canada.
    Denis, Mike and Craig are leaders in the Canadian IT infrastructure ecosystem and bring a wealth of knowledge to this special executive edition of Windows Server Explained.
     
    Also in this episode:
     
    Windows Server 2022 51% of surveyed North American business need to update their IT infrastructure Beyond a standard hardware flip Opportunities for clients and partners with HPE The need for variability The latest upgrades and benefits from Intel hardware Silicon as a Service Important features of Windows Server 2022 Designed for the current state of work Multi-layer security Remote working Modernized infrastructure Intelligent Edge and AI in infrastructure GreenLake: bringing the cloud operating model to any location your infrastructure resides Ingrams role as a partner  
     
    Resources:
    www.serverexplained.com

    Connect with Ingram Micro: 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingrammicroca 

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingram-micro/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IngramMicroCanada 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNv1gMCMQPLvzaKhfUlzrWA?view_as=subscriber 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrammicrocanada/ 
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    Ep.4 | Dell Windows Server Explained

    Ep.4 | Dell Windows Server Explained

    In this episode, Kirk Sinclair, Partner Sales Executive - Microsoft Canada, is joined by Devlin Norris, Distribution Account Executive - Intel Corporation, and Ryan Leyden, Product Specialist, Dell Technologies.
     
    Kirk, Devlin, and Ryan discuss the improved performance, security and automated systems management features for the channel partner community with the next generation of Dell servers.
     
     
    Also in this episode:
     
    Next generation servers Built for more computing horsepower Security Automated systems management Value advantage for resellers The most common configuration in the Canadian marketplace Aggressive discount programs  Services and support Intel Optane adoption and usage What Intel is bringing to the channel - Intel Partner Alliance  
     
    Resources:
    https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/partner-alliance/overview.html
    Steve Chung - Senior Product Manager, Intel
    Steve.chung@ingrammicro.com
     
    Grant Sicat - Sr. Channel Account Specialist, Dell grant.sicat@ingrammicro.com
     
    Michael Robertson - Dell Storage Technical Architect
    michael.robertson@ingrammicro.com
     
    Chris Pierson - Channel Account Specialist Microsoft Devices chris.pierson@ingrammicro.com

    Connect with Ingram Micro: 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingrammicroca 

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingram-micro/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IngramMicroCanada 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNv1gMCMQPLvzaKhfUlzrWA?view_as=subscriber 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrammicrocanada/ 
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    Ep.3 | Microsoft Windows Server Explained

    Ep.3 | Microsoft Windows Server Explained

    In this episode, Kirk Sinclair, Partner Sales Executive - Microsoft Canada, is joined by Devlin Norris, Distribution Account Executive - Intel Corporation, as well as Matt Crumb & Carter Wilson, Windows Server Specialists at Microsoft.
     
    Kirk, Devlin, Matt and Carter discuss on-premise servers and some great differentiated technology that is emerging in that space. They also discuss Cloud servers, Hybrid servers, and how the latest Intel technology is adding value for the resellers.
     
     
    Also in this episode:
     
    Windows Server 2019, Data Centre, HCI - (Hyper Converged Infrastructure) features and benefits Outperforming competitors  Hardware requirements and configurations Improving throughput with Intel Optane Windows Admin Centre  When to introduce hybrid servers Apps in Microsoft Azure Opportunities for resellers Total cost of ownership Optimizing for todays new workload and priorities Security .
    Resources: 

    Connect with Ingram Micro: 

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/ingrammicroca 

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ingram-micro/ 

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IngramMicroCanada 

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNv1gMCMQPLvzaKhfUlzrWA?view_as=subscriber 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrammicrocanada/ 
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