TD SYNNEX Opens Innovation Studio with IBM to Provide Collaborative AI Enablement for Partners
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) has unveiled its new North American Innovation Studio in partnership with IBM, located at their Clearwater, Florida headquarters. This facility is part of TD SYNNEX's Destination AI™ initiative and IBM watsonx Gold 100 program, providing partners with a dedicated space and technical expertise for AI adoption and monetization.
The Innovation Studio offers hands-on experience with advanced technologies including AI, data, automation, and hybrid cloud. It features IBM solutions like watsonx, with comprehensive pre- and post-sale support. More than 50 partners have enrolled in the watsonx Gold 100 program since May 2024.
The facility provides various interactive activities including IBM watsonx workshops, solution demos, sales pitches, webinars, and co-creation sessions. STEPS Consulting Group has already demonstrated success using watsonx through TD SYNNEX, helping an architecture and engineering firm improve project data analysis and estimate accuracy.
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) ha presentato il suo nuovo Innovation Studio nordamericano in partnership con IBM, situato presso la loro sede di Clearwater, in Florida. Questa struttura fa parte dell'iniziativa Destination AI™ di TD SYNNEX e del programma IBM watsonx Gold 100, offrendo ai partner uno spazio dedicato e competenze tecniche per l'adozione e la monetizzazione dell'AI.
L'Innovation Studio offre un'esperienza pratica con tecnologie avanzate come AI, dati, automazione e cloud ibrido. Include soluzioni IBM come watsonx, con supporto completo pre e post-vendita. Più di 50 partner si sono iscritti al programma watsonx Gold 100 da maggio 2024.
La struttura propone diverse attività interattive, tra cui workshop IBM watsonx, dimostrazioni di soluzioni, presentazioni di vendita, webinar e sessioni di co-creazione. Il gruppo di consulenza STEPS ha già dimostrato il proprio successo utilizzando watsonx tramite TD SYNNEX, aiutando un'azienda di architettura e ingegneria a migliorare l'analisi dei dati di progetto e la precisione delle stime.
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) ha presentado su nuevo Innovation Studio en América del Norte en colaboración con IBM, ubicado en su sede de Clearwater, Florida. Esta instalación forma parte de la iniciativa Destination AI™ de TD SYNNEX y del programa IBM watsonx Gold 100, proporcionando a los socios un espacio dedicado y experiencia técnica para la adopción y monetización de la IA.
El Innovation Studio ofrece experiencia práctica con tecnologías avanzadas, incluyendo IA, datos, automatización y nube híbrida. Incluye soluciones de IBM como watsonx, con soporte integral antes y después de la venta. Más de 50 socios se han registrado en el programa watsonx Gold 100 desde mayo de 2024.
La instalación ofrece diversas actividades interactivas, incluidos talleres de IBM watsonx, demostraciones de soluciones, presentaciones de ventas, webinars y sesiones de co-creación. STEPS Consulting Group ya ha demostrado su éxito utilizando watsonx a través de TD SYNNEX, ayudando a una firma de arquitectura e ingeniería a mejorar el análisis de datos de proyectos y la precisión de las estimaciones.
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX)는 IBM과 협력하여 플로리다주 클리어워터 본사에 새로운 북미 혁신 스튜디오를 선보였습니다. 이 시설은 TD SYNNEX의 Destination AI™ 이니셔티브와 IBM watsonx Gold 100 프로그램의 일환으로, 파트너에게 AI 채택 및 수익화에 필요한 전문 공간과 기술적 지원을 제공합니다.
혁신 스튜디오는 AI, 데이터, 자동화 및 하이브리드 클라우드와 같은 첨단 기술에 대한 실습 경험을 제공합니다. 여기에는 watsonx와 같은 IBM 솔루션이 포함되어 있으며, 종합적인 판매 전후 지원이 제공됩니다. 2024년 5월 이후로 50명 이상의 파트너가 watsonx Gold 100 프로그램에 등록했습니다.
이 시설은 IBM watsonx 워크숍, 솔루션 시연, 영업 발표, 웨비나 및 공동 창작 세션과 같은 다양한 인터랙티브 활동을 제공합니다. STEPS Consulting Group은 TD SYNNEX를 통해 watsonx를 성공적으로 활용하여 건축 및 엔지니어링 회사의 프로젝트 데이터 분석 및 추정 정확성을 개선하는 데 도움을 주었습니다.
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) a dévoilé son nouveau studio d'innovation nord-américain en partenariat avec IBM, situé à son siège de Clearwater, en Floride. Cette installation fait partie de l'initiative Destination AI™ de TD SYNNEX et du programme IBM watsonx Gold 100, offrant aux partenaires un espace dédié et une expertise technique pour l'adoption et la monétisation de l'IA.
Le studio d'innovation propose une expérience pratique avec des technologies avancées telles que l'IA, les données, l'automatisation et le cloud hybride. Il comprend des solutions IBM telles que watsonx, avec un support complet avant et après la vente. Plus de 50 partenaires se sont inscrits au programme watsonx Gold 100 depuis mai 2024.
L'installation propose diverses activités interactives, notamment des ateliers IBM watsonx, des démonstrations de solutions, des présentations commerciales, des webinaires et des sessions de co-création. Le groupe de conseil STEPS a déjà démontré son succès en utilisant watsonx via TD SYNNEX, aidant une entreprise d'architecture et d'ingénierie à améliorer l'analyse des données de projet et la précision des estimations.
TD SYNNEX (NYSE:SNX) hat sein neues nordamerikanisches Innovationsstudio in Zusammenarbeit mit IBM eröffnet, das sich am Standort Clearwater in Florida befindet. Diese Einrichtung ist Teil der Destination AI™ Initiative von TD SYNNEX und des IBM watsonx Gold 100 Programms und bietet Partnern einen speziellen Raum sowie technische Expertise für die Einführung und Monetarisierung von KI.
Das Innovationsstudio bietet praktische Erfahrungen mit fortschrittlichen Technologien wie KI, Daten, Automatisierung und Hybrid-Cloud. Es umfasst IBM-Lösungen wie watsonx, mit umfassendem Pre- und Post-Sales-Support. Seit Mai 2024 haben sich über 50 Partner im Programm watsonx Gold 100 eingeschrieben.
Die Einrichtung bietet verschiedene interaktive Aktivitäten, darunter IBM watsonx Workshops, Lösungsdemonstrationen, Verkaufspitches, Webinare und Co-Creation-Sitzungen. Die STEPS Consulting Group hat bereits Erfolg mit watsonx über TD SYNNEX demonstriert und einem Architektur- und Ingenieurbüro geholfen, die Projektanalyse und die Genauigkeit der Schätzungen zu verbessern.
- Launch of new Innovation Studio enhances TD SYNNEX's AI capabilities and service offerings
- Strategic partnership with IBM strengthens market position in AI solutions
- Over 50 partners enrolled in watsonx Gold 100 program since May 2024
- Successful implementation case with STEPS Consulting Group demonstrates practical business applications
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Insights
The launch of TD SYNNEX's Innovation Studio marks a strategic pivot towards AI commercialization, positioning the company at the intersection of AI distribution and enterprise solutions. The partnership with IBM, particularly around watsonx, creates a significant revenue diversification opportunity in the high-margin AI solutions market.
The watsonx Gold 100 program demonstrates early traction with over 50 partners enrolled since May 2024, indicating strong market validation. The STEPS Consulting case study showcases tangible business applications, particularly in the lucrative architecture and engineering sectors, suggesting viable monetization pathways.
This initiative strengthens TD SYNNEX's competitive moat in the distribution space by creating high-value, sticky relationships with partners through technical enablement and sales support. The physical innovation space differentiates their offering from purely digital platforms, potentially commanding premium pricing for these value-added services.
The integration of IBM's watsonx platform through this dedicated facility represents a sophisticated approach to enterprise AI deployment. The studio's focus on hands-on training and solution development addresses the critical gap between AI capability and practical implementation that many businesses struggle with.
The multi-faceted enablement strategy - combining workshops, demos and co-creation sessions - creates a comprehensive ecosystem for partners to develop, test and commercialize AI solutions. This approach significantly reduces the technical barriers to AI adoption while accelerating time-to-market for partners.
The permanent Solutions Center for demo storage is particularly valuable, as it creates a scalable infrastructure for partners to showcase their implementations, potentially accelerating sales cycles and improving conversion rates in the enterprise AI space.
The Innovation Studio is a dynamic space that supports digital and business transformation by connecting TD SYNNEX partners with advancing technologies like AI, data, automation and hybrid cloud in a hands-on environment. With a dedicated space for partners to explore and demo IBM solutions, such as watsonx, with their customers, TD SYNNEX simplifies access to new technologies and provides comprehensive support pre- and post-sale.
"The Innovation Studio is a powerful resource that empowers our partners to tackle the complexities of today's technology landscape,” said Mark Martin, VP of Global Data & AI at TD SYNNEX. “By fostering a collaborative environment, the studio enhances partners' technical expertise and optimizes their go-to-market strategies around high-growth areas like AI, hybrid cloud and automation. This is just one way we are making AI tangible for partners and helping them leverage platforms like IBM watsonx to achieve their business goals."
“Partners are the key to accelerating clients’ AI-powered goals,” said David La Rose, general manager, IBM Ecosystem, Sell. “Through our collaboration with TD SYNNEX, we’re enabling partners to develop deep expertise and hands-on training of our data and AI portfolios to help accelerate their enterprise AI goals through IBM watsonx and our other technology innovations. This is another way that the IBM Ecosystem is creating opportunities and value for partners and clients.”
The studio builds on TD SYNNEX’s IBM watsonx Gold 100 program, which equips TD SYNNEX partners to achieve IBM’s Gold-tier partner status through specialized technical, sales and marketing enablement for watsonx solutions. More than 50 partners have enrolled in the program since announcing in May 2024 and are utilizing the new space for additional enablement, sales and training opportunities.
STEPS Consulting Group is one partner finding success with IBM watsonx through TD SYNNEX. They are working with a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering firm to overcome challenges related to project data analysis. By leveraging watsonx as a service, the firm is able to efficiently map past contracts and project data, improving estimate accuracy and increasing fundability for future projects. Through this partnership with TD SYNNEX using IBM watsonx, STEPS Consulting is demonstrating the power of AI to drive business growth and solve complex challenges.
“The team at STEPS deeply values the support we receive from IBM and TD SYNNEX within the IBM ecosystem,” said Craig Sizemore, Co-Founder and Managing Principal at STEPS Consulting Group. “From the watsonx workshops to the comprehensive online and in-person training programs offered for both sellers and technical specialists, this foundation of knowledge and support has empowered us to drive and deliver successful engagements. We’re excited about TD SYNNEX’s efforts to simplify AI adoption and monetization and look forward to leveraging the space to find new ways to deliver increased value to our clients.”
Located in TD SYNNEX’s
- IBM watsonx Workshops and Trainings: Partners participate in and host workshops and training sessions to enhance their skills and knowledge in AI.
- Solution Demos and Sales Pitches: Partners can use the space to host demos and sales pitches for end customers to showcase their solutions. Partners can also leverage the Solutions Center to store their solution demos permanently, allowing for easy access when presenting to customers.
- Webinars and Events: Partners can organize webinars and events to engage their customers, share insights and demonstrate their expertise with the support of TD SYNNEX engineers, solution architects and Business Development Executives (BDEs) to facilitate activities.
- Co-Creation Sessions: Collaborative sessions where partners work with experts from IBM and TD SYNNEX to develop innovative solutions and proofs of concept designed to help them succeed in a competitive high-growth market.
To learn more about the Innovation Studio and TD SYNNEX’s enablement resources for IBM’s watsonx solutions, reach out to TD SYNNEX’s dedicated IBM team.
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