Special Blade.org Member Discounts:

Blade.org members are eligible to receive discounts on many different services and products.

These include: .

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Often, members offer special discounts to other members. Check this page for current discounts.

Current Member Discounts

Discounts for Blade.org Members for the
IBM System x and BladeCenter Technical University in Washington DC
(July 26 - 30, 2010)

Blade.org and the IBM Technical Training teams have been working on a special Sponsorship offer for the IBM System x and BladeCenter Technical University in Washington DC (Washington Marriott Wardman Park). This offering will give you a cost effective means for you to Demo your latest solutions to 700+ technical decision makers / influencers in a face to face setting.
The special offer includes the following:
- 10% off discount pricing for the Sponsorship and Exhibitorship packages
- 10 % off discount for Options
- Ability to indicate 'Member of Blade.org' community on signage.

For more information about this special offer, I have attached the Solution Center Sponsorship Application Package (note the pricing does not contain the 10% discount).

To learn more about this exciting event, visit ibm.com/training/us/conf/system x and click on Solution Center Package.

Sign up today (visit: http://www-304.ibm.com/events/stg/power/10stosp.nsf/sponsor?openform )

All applications must be completed by June 25rd, 2010 to take advantage of this special offer to Blade.org members.

If you have any questions please contact Michael Parris (mrparri@us.ibm.com) or Marc Miller (mmiller@meetingconsultants.com) and we look forward to seeing you in DC.

ITO America 10% Discount

Blade.org members can take advantage of a 10% discount on integrated marketing efforts through the ITO brand. ITO America is part of the BIR division owned and operated by CDM Media ITO America is the leading 'Business technology leadership publication' for enterprises across North America. Released on a four times-yearly basis; ITO stratgecially works with CIO's, analysts and thought leaders to create unique and diverse ways of bringing the latest IT trends and strategies to the business people that matter.

ITO America is publishing a comprehensive Data Center Optimization special feature in the December edition with shared insight and analysis from Blade.org Chairman Douglas Balog and analysts from IDC, Gartner, Burton Group, Afcom and EMA, as well as senior technology leaders from General Motors, Wal-Mart, Citi and Exxxon Mobile.

Through Blade.org's relationship with ITO, they are offering a 10% discount on integrated marketing efforts through the ITO brand. More information can be obtained from visiting www.itoamerica.com and from:
Nick Backhouse,
Vice President and General Manager ITO America
1-808-694-3652 (office)
1-808-223-4133 (cell)

Crystal Cube Consulting 20% Discount

Crystal Cube Consulting is offering a 20% discount on its groundbreaking report, BladeCenter HT Lays Siege to AdvancedTCA, detailing the growing competition between the incumbent AdvancedTCA platform and the new contender on the block - the IBM BladeCenter HT. It is a must have report that will enhance your preparations for the future, as BladeCenter HT and AdvancedTCA move into very serious competition for the coveted carrier space.

For more information on Member benefits:

Please contact
Jeff Pane
Marketing Coordinator, Blade.org
marketing@blade.org