Now that ILOG is part of IBM, the rich resources of IBM's partner program are available to you! IBM has a multitude of resources to help you build, market, and sell your solution, but where should you begin? This seminar will offer tangible steps for you to start to take advantage of the IBM partner offering the right people, the right resources, the right programs for you.

Connect with IBM Partner Program people face-to-face, build a relationship, and gain a fast start with IBM by using the resources available to you as a Business Partner.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

 IBM Partner program understanding: get a clear picture of IBM's PartnerWorld program and how you can benefit from it.

 Technical enablement: Learn how to get to market faster by taking advantage of IBM experts who can offer you customized assistance to help you build/improve your applications quickly.

  Marketing support: Develop your own virtual marketing department using the marketing resource managers. They'll help you plan effective ways to create awareness and generate leads.

  Sales: Accelerate your sales cycle by accessing the IBM global sales network to help close deals faster.

  Collaboration: Leverage networking opportunities with IBM and other Business Partners to make connections that can be critical to your success.

  Key marketing opportunities: Become familiar with the communities, special ties, industry frameworks, and infrastructure applications that recognize your expertise in particular industries and solution areas and that offer roadmaps to help you build your skills and applications around key customer segments and market opportunities.