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IBM Innovation Center - Silicon Valley

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Silicon Valley Opportunity and Approach

Find out about the IBM resources in your area.

Industry Solution Support

Industry needs are specific. So is our support.

Cross- Industry Solution Support

Big data. Cloud computing. Support to make the opportunities reality.

Entrepreneur Support

Complete start-up support, from technical assistance to mentoring.

Academic Community Support

Prepare for success with education on the most in-demand skills.

IT Professional Support

Education. Certification. Networking. How the best stay that way.

Local Resources

Co-hosted events. Technical expertise. Networking opportunities. All local.

Global Resources

Access support around the world.

Schedule of Events and Contacts

What’s happening, and how to participate.

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For a Web-based version of this catalog, complete with links to multiple references, please visit the Silicon Valley center website: ibm.com/partnerworld/iic/siliconvalley

View IBM Innovation Center Silicon Valley blog.

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3. Cross-Industry Solution Support

4. Entrepreneur Support

5. Academic Community Support

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Welcome to the IBM Innovation Center - Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is home to a pervasive culture

of innovation and growth that consistently

fosters new technologies.

We understand the community’s

opportunities and the best paths to

success. Experts at the center work with

Business Partners, entrepreneurs,

academia, and IT professionals to build the

solutions and skills needed for success.

Learn, Build, and Sell with IBM

The center combines in-person, customized

support with best practice-based roadmaps

to help you achieve results. Each roadmap

is tailored to an industry, solution area, or

audience type and provides specific steps

to help you learn, build, and sell.

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What needs do we address?

Some Business Partners are focused on a particular industry and simply want to expand their network. Others are new to IBM and want to first understand how IBM goes to market in a particular area and what benefits are available to help them. They all want to succeed with IBM regardless of the specifics.

Each roadmap is designed to guide you to success, using the best of what the IBM Innovation Center and the broader IBM community have to offer.

IBM Roadmaps chart a clear path to results.Whom do we help?

The center works with a community of Business Partners, entrepreneurs, academia, and IT professionals, all of whom have varying needs. IBM offers a broad spectrum of support to meet these needs.

How do we deliver results with you?

The center uses a roadmap-based approach to help you learn, build, and sell with IBM. Each roadmap charts a clear path to results for a specific area. Best practices are shared in a step-by-step approach and are supported with access to IBM expertise and resources.

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What specialties does the Silicon Valley center offer?

The Silicon Valley center offers a broad spectrum of general support, while also specializing in certain areas, based upon local opportunities and needs. In this catalog, you will find information on support in the center’s following specialty areas.

To get started, click on a roadmap below.

The IBM Roadmap for Energy and Utilities The IBM Roadmap for Smarter Analytics The IBM Roadmap for Cloud Computing The IBM Roadmap for Entrepreneurs The IBM Roadmap for Educators The IBM Roadmap for Students The IBM Roadmap for IT professionals

The center also supports the community in the use of additional IBM roadmaps.







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The IBM Roadmap for Energy and Utilities: content examplesIntroduction

Attend an introductory briefing at the center.

Preparation

Request for an in-person meeting to customize your roadmap to best fit your needs.

Technical resources

Use on-site resources to port and enable your application. Take education to enhance and validate your technical expertise.

Marketing

Cohost an event with IBM. Center facilities, speakers, and other support are provided. Use more demand generation offerings.

Selling

Close deals with proof of concept and closing event support. Access sales education and profit-enhancing programs.

Get started today

• If you are new to working with IBM or new to Energy and Utilities, first review the Introduction and Preparation materials in the online Energy and Utilities roadmap.

• Already familiar with the industry and how IBM goes to market with Business Partners? Contact the center for help or submit an engagement request form.

• Take advantage of ongoing education and networking opportunities: See schedule of events and contacts for a list of upcoming industry events at the center.

Industry solution supportThe Silicon Valley center provides industry-specific support for Business Partners. The center can help you tap into support around the world with a number of industries. Given the abundant local opportunity in Energy and Utilities, in-depth expertise is offered locally in this industry.

Learn, Build, and Sell with IBM

Roadmaps help you learn, build, and sell to achieve successful outcomes.







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The IBM Roadmap for Smarter Analytics: content examplesIntroduction

Attend an analytics-specific or Maximize Your Relationship event.

Prepare

Request a meeting at the Silicon Valley center to customize your analytics roadmap.

Technical resources

Use on-site resources for joint engagements. Enhance and certify your technical expertise with on-site education.

Marketing

Cohost an event with IBM. Center facilities, speakers, and other support are provided. Use more demand generation offerings

Selling

Participate in profit-enhancing programs and use the center for proof of concept and closing event support.

Get started today

• If you are new to working with IBM or to analytics, review the Introduction and Preparation materials in the online IBM Roadmap for Smarter Analytics.

• Already familiar with the basics of analytics and how IBM goes to market with Business Partners? Contact the center for help or submit an engagement request form.

• Take advantage of ongoing education and networking opportunities: See schedule of events and contacts for a list of upcoming events at the center.

Cross-industry solution supportAnalytics and cloud computing are some of the general, or cross-industry, solution opportunities. The Silicon Valley center provides support across several general solution areas. Due to the market opportunity in business analytics and cloud computing, in-depth expertise is offered locally in these solution areas.

The following are high-level overviews of the IBM roadmaps for analytics and cloud computing.

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Technical Enablement

Use IBM Cloud Adoption Patterns and Projects resources for support specific to your needs. The center also provides on-site support to validate your solution with IBM PureSystems.

Marketing

Apply for the IBM Cloud Computing Specialty for enhanced marketing benefits.

Selling

Explore specialized offerings to boost your profits, including Ready for IBM SmartCloud Services, IBM PureSystems Center, IBM Cloud Computing Specialty, and application-specific licensing. Use proof of concept and closing event support provided at the center.

Get started today

• If you are new to working with IBM or new to cloud computing, first review the Introduction and Preparation materials in the online IBM Roadmap for Cloud Computing.

• Already familiar with the basics of cloud computing and how IBM goes to market with Business Partners? Contact the center for help or submit an engagement request form.


The IBM Roadmap for Cloud Computing: content examples

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Cross-industry solution support continued.

Introduction

Attend an introductory cloud or working with IBM seminar.

Prepare

Take the cloud business model readiness assessment to receive recommendations in planning and designing cloud-based business innovations.







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The IBM Roadmap for Entrepreneurs and Start-ups: content examplesIntroduction

Review the IBM Global Entrepreneur and apply to participate. Attend a Maximizing Your Relationship with IBM seminar for entrepreneurs.

Preparation

Upon acceptance into the IBM Global Entrepreneur initiative, connect with your Project Resource Manager for personalized support.

Technical resources

Use IBM software on premise or IBM SmartCloud Enterprise for your development needs.

Marketing

Showcase your solution in the IBM Global Solutions Directory, and apply to participate in exclusive IBM SmartCamps to receive mentoring from world-class advisors.

Selling

Attend an upcoming Connect to Win networking event at the center and use Client Events Package for help in closing deals.

Support for entrepreneurs and start-upsThe Silicon Valley center provides support for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Following is a high-level overview of the IBM Roadmap for Entrepreneurs. This roadmap is designed to assist you at every stage in working with IBM - from refining your business plan to ultimately selling your solution. Take advantage of online and locally available resources detailed in this roadmap.







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See the complete The IBM Roadmap for Entrepreneurs

Get started today

• If you are new to working with IBM or to the Global Entrepreneur initiative, first review the Introduction and Preparation materials in The IBM Roadmap for Entrepreneurs.

• Already familiar with the basics of IBM Global Entrepreneur? Attend a Maximizing Your Relationship with IBM seminar at the center.




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The IBM Roadmap for Educators: content examplesIntroduction

Watch the Academic Initiative video and check out the website.

Preparation

Apply to join the initiative.

Build skills and curricula

Based on specific areas of focus, use the IBM Academic Skills Cloud, and IBM technology curricula for enhanced course and certification offerings.

Get involved

Get connected with your colleagues; use no-charge resources, including books and tutorials; and access support.

Join the spotlight

Explore opportunities to gain exposure for you and your students, including the IBM Faculty Innovation Awards and The Great Mind Challenge.

The IBM Roadmap for Students: content examplesIntroduction

Visit the IBM Student Portal for resources on careers, competitions,certifications, and more.

Build skills

Access education in-demand technologies, use Knowledge Paths to further skills and to prepare for IBM certifications - a great way to validate skills to prospective employers.

Join competitions

Participate in competitions to challenge yourself, win prizes, and have fun.

Make connections

Get involved with communities of educators and other students and join Students for a Smarter Planet.

Start career

Get tips on resume writing and explore jobs and internship opportunities with IBM.

Academic community supportThrough the IBM Academic Initiative, IBM and educators work together to teach students the information technology skills they need to be competitive.

The Silicon Valley center connects educators and students with IBM experts and provides access to IBM hardware and software.

Following are high-level overviews of roadmaps designed to provide step-by-step assistance in maximizing your relationship with IBM.







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Evaluate Software

Take advantage of free evaluation software and learn the various methods for accessing code - from downloads to cloud environments.

Build Skills

From Knowledge Paths and technical libraries to demos and forums, developerWorks helps you build skills. Subjects offered cover today’s most relevant technologies, solutions, and IBM products.

IT professional supportA technical community that is armed with the latest and most in-demand skills is essential to the success of Silicon Valley. The IBM Innovation Center in Silicon Valley is a venue for collaboration and networking with the local community.The center is host to local associations including SVForum, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), and Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).

IBM developerWorks is the IBM award- winning online resource that connects the technical community to content and code for skill and solution development. The center offers local classes and other opportunities that complement the developerWorks resources.

The following is an overview of the IBM Roadmap for IT professionals. Find out how you can use IBM resources to solve problems quickly and to ensure your technical skills are current and competitive.

The IBM Roadmap for IT professionals: content examplesIntroduction

Find out how the IBM developerWorks technical resources and network can help you solve problems quickly and build your expertise.

Establish expertise

Join the developerWorks community to benefit directly from it - from authoring a blog to learning from or becoming an IBM Champion.







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• Take advantage of ongoing education and networking opportunities: attend an upcoming event at the center.

• See schedule of events and contacts for a list of upcoming events at the center.



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Local resourcesAt the Silicon Valley center, you have access to a wide range of support – from meeting rooms, speakers and logistical support to host customer events to technical experts and equipment to assist you in building and testing applications.

“As an IBM business partner since around 2005 we have benefited extensively from the workshops, presentations and training boot camps organized by the Innovation center, with classes conducted by its highly competent technical and marketing support personnel. We have also benefited from excellent technical and sales/marketing presentations delivered by visiting IBM executives and technologists. Nina Paolo and her staff have been doing a great job organizing these events and communicating and getting participation by the local business partner community and many key customers and technologists”

— Sesh Raj, President, PROJECTWARE

Facilities, seminars, classes, and customized meetingsUse of facilities for marketing, sales, and technical needs

Meeting rooms, porting rooms and classrooms are available. Use the center to progress your Smarter Planet business by demonstrating your solutions to your prospects, or schedule time to host a closing event, using not only facilities, but our logistical and speaker support.

Seminars and classes on partnering with IBM, sales and marketing, and technical subjects

Take a seminar in the latest IBM technologies and strategies, including Smarter Planet and Industry Framework solutions. The center offers classes and customized, one-to-one sessions.

Networking opportunities

Through events such as Connect to Win, you can collaborate with IBM executives, sales leaders, and other Business Partners to learn more about IBM strategy, products and solutions and to form valuable relationships for help in expanding your business.

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Technical expertise and equipmentTechnical expertise

In-house technical leaders are available to assist you in a variety of situations, such as proofs of concepts, enablement and performance and scalability testing.

IBM POWER® Systems

We specialize in the IBM POWER® Systems platforms, using our considerable, high-end resources, such as POWER7, to help you achieve the level of performance and scalability required to win business.

IBM eX5 Enterprise Systems

Access our IBM System x and BladeCenter systems featuring new enterprise x-architecture equipped with Intel Xeon processors. Maximize memory. Minimize cost. Simplify deployment. IBM eX5 enterprise systems (i.e. x3850-X5, x3690-X5, HX5 blades) deliver extraordinary value and investment protection for enterprise-level virtualization, database and transaction processing.

IBM PureSystemsTM

Use our local resources to enable your applications on the world’s first family of systems with integrated expertise.

Storage

The center provides use of the latest IBM storage products, including the Storwize V7000, DS8X000, XIV, SONAS, SVC, Tape and Storage Area Network Products.

Technical enablements

Get your solution working with IBM technologies through customized technical assistance.

• Porting and technical performance tuning: the center provides support to enable Business Partners in porting, testing and tuning their solutions.

• Technical workshops: take advantage of one or two day hands-on workshops in various technology disciplines and gain technical expertise in the area most advantageous for you.

• Technical support and assistance for proof of technology: understand the feasibility of a solution and architecture by reviewing with experts.

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Global resources

The IBM Innovation Center - Silicon Valley is one in a growing network of 41 worldwide centers. This local center is your gateway to worldwide, on-the-ground support. Whether you are trying to close a deal in Bangalore, or need to access technical expertise in Paris, we can connect you to the help you need.

Asia Pacific

• Australia: Sydney

• China: Shanghai

• India: Bangalore

• Japan: Tokyo

• Korea: Seoul

• Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur

• Philippines: Manila

• Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City

North America

• Canada: Toronto, Ontario

• United States: Austin, Texas

• United States: Chicago, Illinois

• United States: Dallas, Texas

• Silicon Valley (Foster City), California

• United States: Waltham, Massachusetts

Latin America

• Brazil: Sao Paulo

• Mexico: Mexico City

• Czech Republic: Prague

• Denmark: Copenhagen

• France: La Gaude

• France: Paris

• Germany: Ehningen

• Hungary: Budapest

• Ireland: Dublin

• Israel: Tel Aviv

• Italy: Milan

• The Netherlands: Amsterdam

• Poland: Warsaw

• Romania: Bucharest

• Russia: Moscow

• Slovakia: Bratislava

• Slovenia: Ljubljana

• Spain: Barcelona

• Sweden: Stockholm

• Switzerland: Zurich

• Turkey: Istanbul

• Ukraine: Kiev

• United Kingdom: Hursley

• United Kingdom: South Bank, London

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• Kenya: Nairobi

• Morocco: Casablanca

• South Africa: Johannesburg







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Schedule of events and contacts

Featured eventsFor a complete list of events, please refer to the center website.

The third Wednesday of every month.Maximizing your relationship with IBM: Understand key IBM initiatives and benefits gained through working with IBM.

Events Schedule

The second Wednesday of every month.One-to-one meetings to customize your energy and utilities, business analytics, or cloud computing roadmap. Prerequisites apply.

QuarterlyConnect to Win: Network with IBMers, other Business Partners and members of the business ecosystem.

InquiriesTo inquire about an events, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

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