TD SYNNEX Launches IBM® watsonx™ Gold 100 Program to Accelerate AI Opportunities for Partners
TD SYNNEX announced the launch of the IBM watsonx Gold 100 program, aiming to recruit 100 partners and equip them to achieve IBM’s Gold-tier status. The initiative will provide partners with training, business planning, marketing support, expert services, and demos to maximize their AI practice with the IBM watsonx AI and data platform. The program includes the establishment of IBM watsonx Centers of Excellence in four locations by 2024.
- The launch of the IBM watsonx Gold 100 program demonstrates TD SYNNEX's commitment to providing top-tier AI solutions and enablement resources to partners.
- The program aims to equip partners with the necessary training and resources to achieve IBM's Gold-tier partner status, allowing them to leverage IBM watsonx opportunities.
- The establishment of IBM watsonx Centers of Excellence in four locations by 2024 will provide partners with personalized enablement support and access to POC watsonx solutions.
- Partners will have exclusive access to key IBM resources, TD SYNNEX strategy development, and account planning to accelerate their AI learning journey and deployment.
- The program includes marketing and demand generation support, expert services, pre-sales assistance, and demos to assist partners in maximizing their AI practice with the IBM watsonx platform.
- According to IDC, 80% of partners may not fully capitalize on AI-related growth potential in 2024 due to the challenges in identifying immediate opportunities relevant to their business profile.
- Partners may face difficulties in navigating the AI revolution and knowing where to start in terms of investment, despite the comprehensive program offered by TD SYNNEX.
The strategic initiative is part of TD SYNNEX’s ongoing commitment to providing top-tier AI solutions and enablement resources to partners through its Destination AI program
Globally, the number of partners planning to offer AI solutions jumped
“When it comes to investment in AI, it can be difficult for partners to know where to start so we aim to provide not just solutions, but guidance, training and enablement to help them navigate the AI revolution successfully. This comprehensive program is one example of how our Destination AI program can help partners harness the massive opportunity for growth available through AI, including the opportunities made possible by the IBM watsonx platform,” said Sergio Farache, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Global Technology Business at TD SYNNEX.
The program will help select partners grow and maximize their AI practice with the IBM watsonx AI and data platform. It will include:
- Enablement and training to accelerate a partner’s learning journey in AI to enable full watsonx deployment.
- Business planning and sales acceleration that includes exclusive access to key IBM resources and TD SYNNEX strategy development and account planning.
- Marketing and demand generation to help leverage IBM partner assets, a robust use case library, and TD SYNNEX strategic marketing consulting.
- Expert services and pre-sales support including dedicated TD SYNNEX watsonx teams, and access to expert IBM technical resources.
- Demos including Center of Excellence resources and on-demand access to IBM learning and demo environments on IBM Cloud.
As part of this collaboration, TD SYNNEX will establish IBM watsonx Centers of Excellence in four TD SYNNEX locations in
TD SYNNEX customer C4G is an existing IBM partner that intends to grow its AI practice through IBM watsonx and the TD SYNNEX program. “C4G is committed to setting a new benchmark in the development and deployment of ethical AI solutions,” said John Tanner, CEO & Chief Strategist at C4G Enterprises Inc. “Through TD SYNNEX’s IBM watsonx Accelerator program we are rapidly expanding our capabilities and ability to deliver value to our customers, while never losing sight of the mission. Our partnership with TD SYNNEX has been a game changer for C4G, and we are thrilled to have them at our side every step of the way.”
The IBM watsonx platform includes three core components designed to help businesses scale and accelerate the impact of AI with their trusted data. The three core components of the platform (watsonx.ai™, watsonx.data™ and watsonx.governance™) allow businesses to customize their AI solution based on their needs. IBM watsonx also includes multiple AI assistants that help to automate workflows and implement AI across several business and technical functions (IBM watsonx Assistant™, IBM watsonx Code Assistant™ and IBM watsonx Orchestrate™).
“The key to adoption and success with AI is enabling partners with fast access to the technology, use cases and hands-on training,” said David La Rose, general manager, IBM Ecosystem, Sell. “To better support our mutual clients who are using our portfolio of AI and hybrid cloud offerings, our collaboration with TD SYNNEX is providing the resources to prioritize the needs of growing partners, such as rapid skills transfer, opportunity planning and ongoing sales and revenue growth support. These tools can be transformative for a partner’s business trajectory and are just one example of how the IBM Ecosystem is working to cultivate growth and AI adoption for all kinds of partners.”
To learn more about the IBM watsonx Gold 100 program at TD SYNNEX, visit site.tdsynnex.com/watsonx.
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