Lenovo introduces Lenovo Service Provider Program

As cloud technologies become increasingly attractive to complex business processes, service providers are required to develop and implement innovative approaches that enable flexible infrastructure integration, reduce IT sprawl and expenses, and enhance service quality for customers. The Lenovo Service Provider Program is specifically designed to help address these challenges by providing qualified service providers with the following:

· Access to technology and lower acquisition costs to increase IT availability. Qualified Lenovo Service Provider Program enrollees will be eligible to purchase systems at a discount directly from distributors.
· Options to help improve profitability and cash flow. Lenovo’s Kickstart programme allows service providers to defer payments for up to 120 days, while its Rent & Grow programme mirrors IT payments to usage. A Trade-In programme for eligible products is also available to assist in recovering capital from currently installed assets1.
· Avenues to accelerate cloud services and time-to-revenue. Lenovo offers dedicated Express solutions and reference architectures along with special rate incentives on Enterprise Solutions Services to enable rapid infrastructure deployment.
· Unique access to co-marketing funds. Co-Marketing and Business development funds to further invest in company growth.


“Managed services spending is expected to triple in the next few years, and with the recent integration of the IBM System x portfolio, Lenovo is well positioned to offer beneficial programmes to new and existing providers,” said Wilfredo Sotolongo, vice president Enterprise Business Group, Lenovo EMEA. “This new programme will provide approved service providers with a simple, efficient and profitable means to deliver high-value services to customers.”