BMS Blog: SBS Consulting in the UK

At the next AMITPRO meeting one of the speakers is from Brightpoint GB. I’ve got some more info on their proposition now:

Brightpoint GB is initiating a programme called The Mobile Enabler which provides the IT channel with access to devices (Windows Mobile), voice/data airtime (Orange), applications and device management, fully supported with technical back up, marketing and training in order for them to provide their SMB customers with a connected mobility solution based around the key driver for remote email.

The programme is designed to be modular and as flexible as possible, in order for the IT reseller to pick the items needed to deliver a mobility solution. Margin opportunities exist on the initial sale, potential ongoing airtime revenue and of course and service, support, training and maintenance.

This could be just the thing you’re looking for to get those extra sales on board or sway a prospect - so come along to the meeting and find out what it’s all about.

Forthcoming dates and speakers for the next 3 meetigns are as follows:

Next meeting is 12^th August

Speakers:

· Emily Lambert, Microsoft SBSC Programme Lead

· Microsoft Windows Mobile Team and Distributor Brightpoint (formerly Hugh Symmons) to discuss a potential mobile offering with Orange.

Emily will be the new point of contact for everything SBSC and is very keen to understand what we want/need/like/dislike about the SBSC programme, so you wont want to miss this meeting. Have your questions/suggestions/wish list to hand and let’s make sure MS understand we are the go to group for providing feedback on SBSC!

Sept 9^th Meeting

Provisional speakers:

· N-Able Technologies. www.n-able.com. IT Automation & Managed Services Solutions. Only 1 speaker this month as this is likely to be a longish presentation.

Oct 14^th Meeting

Provisional speakers:

· VSLnet: http://www.vsl-net.com/ : Managed Internet Solutions – start offering hosted solutions to your customers now or add to your existing portfolio.

Premier Finance and Leasing: Specialists in IT finance & lease. Gain a competitive edge over the competition by offering finance & lease to your customers and easily overcome their objections to cost.

Meetings are held at the Arden Hotel near to the NEC and we meet at 17.00 for a 17.30 start in the bar before going to the meeting room, so why not come along and join in.