Ingram Micro GovEd Alliance Gives VARs the Tools Necessary to Increase Sales, Lower Costs and Gain a Competitive Edge
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM)
, the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, today announced the Ingram Micro GovEd Alliance -- a valuable channel community designed exclusively to boost sales opportunities for government and education VARs.
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Developed in part with Ingram Micro's channel partners, GovEd Alliance is a no-dues community that offers government and education VARs a flexible menu of services and resources. The new alliance is intended to lower costs, render a competitive edge and drive government and education sales for VARs.
"For nearly a decade, Ingram Micro has been empowering VAR sales in the public sector. We've spent a tremendous amount of time talking with our customers to better understand the business challenges they face in today's market," said Bob Stegner, vice president channel and U.S. marketing for Ingram Micro. "GovEd Alliance was formed to provide our channel partners with the information, tools, support and solutions they need to increase sales in the government and education marketplace."
Key Focus Areas Keep New Alliance Simple and Effective
The new GovEd Alliance replaces Partnership America -- Ingram Micro's long-standing public sector channel program. GovEd Alliance builds on the strengths of Partnership America, making it easier for VARs to do business with Ingram Micro through increased service offerings and resources.
GovEd Alliance offers discounted pricing from more than 320 manufacturing partners, exclusive finance and bid notification services and features four key service areas: Contract Services such as GSA support; Financing; Business Development; and Business Resources.
"Ingram Micro is an advocate for the VAR. When we succeed, they succeed," said Gerry Waldrop, general manager of CWPS. "The new GovEd Alliance will give me an edge on my competitors and put me at the forefront of the industry. The services and support offered through the new alliance will help me land more sales, and effectively manage and run my business."
Using GovEd Alliance
There is no charge to participate in the GovEd Alliance community, and the majority of the tools and services offered are available at no cost. For additional information regarding GovEd Alliance, please contact an Ingram Micro sales representative at (800) 456-8000 or online at http://www.ingrammicro.com/goved .
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 37 countries with sales of more than $25 billion for the fiscal year 2001. Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, market development programs, and supply chain management services to nearly 170,000 technology solution providers and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing shareowner value and achieving customer satisfaction through innovation in the information technology supply chain. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com/corp .
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