IBM Power Systems Growth Program (former Market Growth Program)

Transcription

1 IBM Power Systems Growth Program (former Market Growth Program) Table of Contents The offer Eligible products Start and/or end dates Where is it available? Marketing information Ordering/fulfillment information Additional information/condition History of Revisions Announcement letter: ZWEP6113B Announcement date: January 1, 2016 Last update: January 21, 2016 The offer IBM Power Systems Business Partners will receive a rebate when they sell out eligible Power Systems to end user customers located in one of the eligible countries where this promotion is available. The rebates are offered for one of the qualifying transactions: Eligible Systems sold to First In Enterprise Accounts for Power Systems. Eligible Systems sold to replace an eligible non-ibm server. An end user customer is regarded as a First In Enterprise Account for IBM Power Systems if he/she: has no IBM purchase record of a Power System, AS/400, iseries, pseries, System i, System p and RS/6000 product (system or MES). This will be validated against the information stored in SOF database or has purchased no new Power Systems, AS/400, iseries, pseries, System i, System p and RS/6000 product (system or MES) with shipment date after 1 st January This will be validated against the information stored in SOF database (content of SHIPPED field). Page 1 of 19

2 A server is regarded as a non-ibm server if it: is listed in Appendix 5: IBM Power Systems Growth Program List of installed non-ibm systems or is an x86 System that has the possibility to have four (4) processors, where all four (4) processors are installed and active. Examples of x86 Systems which can qualify as replaceable machines are listed (but not limited to) in Appendix 6: IBM Power Systems Growth Program Example of 4 processor non-ibm x86 systems. Note that the end user name and end user address submitted to IBM must match that included in the order (and in the claim). Eligible products The table below shows the list of eligible IBM Power Systems Models. The rebate amounts are in US Dollars; see Appendix A: Local Currency Conversion for currency conversion. Description Machin e Type Model Processor Feature BP rebate Additional BP rebate (**) Power 720 (*) 8202 E4D all $ 1500 NA Power System S814 (*) A all $ 2000 NA Power System S822 (*) A all $ 2000 NA Power System S824 (*) A all $ 2500 NA Power System S812L L all $ 1000 $ 500 Power System S822L L all $ 1500 $ 500 Power System S824L L all $ 2500 $ 500 Power Systems S812LC C all $ 500 $ 500 Power Systems S822LC 8335 GTA/GCA all $ 1000 $ 500 (*) The eligible IBM Power System server must run AIX or IBM i; this means that the eligible IBM Power System server configuration must include at least one New AIX License Core Counter (feature code 9440) or one New IBM i License Core Counter (feature code 9441). (**) The IBM Power Systems Business Partner may earn an additional rebate on sales of eligible IBM Linux on Power systems after investing in an eligible demonstration system purchased under the IBM Demonstration, Development and Evaluation (DDE) program terms. The IBM Power Systems Business Partner will receive an additional rebate of Page 2 of 19

3 500$ (See Appendix A: Local Currency Conversion) if he purchased an eligible demonstration IBM Power System model L S812L, L S822L, L S824L, C S812LC, 8335-GTA S822LC or 8335-GCA S822LC and he is currently using the system for demonstration purposes (not already resold to End User customers). For each IBM Power Systems Business Partner, the additional rebate will be paid against a maximum quantity of 10 eligible Power Systems units sold by December 31 th Distributor stock at start of the promotion is eligible. Products purchased under special bid terms (including frame agreement and IVO offerings) are not eligible. Products purchased under demonstration or development terms are not eligible. Products purchased for Business Partners internal use are not eligible. All used equipment is not eligible. Notes: This offer can be combined with other programs or promotions unless specifically indicated. There is a limit of one rebate per eligible IBM Power Systems Server. For claims involving more than 3 (three) eligible units in a single transaction, IBM Business Partners must obtain prior approval from their respective IBM Power Channel Manager IBM 2016 Power Trade in program is not combinable Start and/or end dates This program is valid between January 01, 2016 and December 31, 2016 (inclusive). Where is it available? This program is valid in Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Andorra, Comoros, France, French Guyana, French Polynesia, French Southern Territories, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, Monaco, New Caledonia, Reunion, St. Pierre and Miquelon, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna, Italy, San Marino, Vatican City, Aland Islands, Denmark, Faeroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Cyprus, Greece, Israel, Malta, Portugal, Spain, British Indian Ocean Territory, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Page 3 of 19

4 Guernsey, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Pitcairn Island, Saint Helena, South Georgia & South Sandwich Island, United Kingdom. Marketing information All current IBM Global Financing offerings apply. Please contact your local IGF representative for details or visit Questions relating to this program should be directed to your IBM representative. Marketing channels IBM Business Partner Solution Providers for Power Systems. Ordering/fulfillment information Follow normal ordering procedures. Additional information/condition First In Enterprise qualification check For Italy: The Power Systems Channel leader will communicate to Distributors the name of the IBM person in charge of the check. To request the check, Distributors have to send him/her NAME, ADDRESS and VAT of the customer to check. If approved as a First in Enterprise customer, a qualification approval will be returned to Distributors. This qualification approval has to be attached to the claim. Qualification approval will expire one year after date of issue to the Distributor by IBM. For all other countries except Italy: Business Partner must complete the Appendix 4: IBM Power Systems Growth Program FIE Self Certification Form and attach it to the claim. Page 4 of 19

5 How to claim Note: To qualify for the rebate, the Business Partner nominated Distributor must submit a claim as described below per region by August 31, 2016 for eligible Power Systems ordered between January 01, 2016 and June 30, 2016 (inclusive) by February 28, 2017 for eligible Power Systems ordered between July 01, 2016 and December 31, 2016 (inclusive) Business Partner Payment Terms and Claim Process in: - Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom. - Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia. - RCIS countries: Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Payment terms: IBM issues a credit note or corrective invoice to IBM Distributor IBM Distributor agrees with Business Partner the terms upon which the rebate is made. IBM Distributor is responsible for billing documentation and payment to Business Partner IBM Distributor is expected to pass the incentive amount in full to the Business Partner. IBM Distributors have sole discretion in determining the amount of rebate that they will provide to the Business Partner. IBM is not responsible if any payment made to a Distributor that is not passed to a Business Partner. To ensure compliance with local tax requirements in each of the promotion countries, different billing and payment processes apply to the Financial Rewards, depending on the promotion country. The payment and billing guidelines are set out below. Business Partner Solution Providers that do not purchase product direct from IBM in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Sweden, United Kingdom and Vatican State. Payment of the Incentive for the above countries will be made by credit note to your preferred Distributor. Your IBM Business Partner Distributor is responsible for paying and issuing any billing documentation, to the Business Partner Solution Provider for the rebate in these countries. IBM is not responsible if any Page 5 of 19

6 payment made to a nominated Distributor is not passed on to the IBM T2 Solution Provider. Please note that payments to Business Partners in Greece may be delayed due to local tax notification requirements. Business Partner Solution Providers do not purchase product direct from IBM in Cyprus, Ireland, Israel, Liechtenstein, Malta, Portugal, Spain or Switzerland The Business Partner T2 Solution Providers must issue an invoice to IBM to receive the payments applicable to the above countries and financial rewards. IBM reserves the right to validate that the charging of VAT or similar transaction taxes is legally correct and that any invoice or equivalent document issued to IBM complies with applicable tax laws. IBM will not make payment if either VAT or similar transaction taxes has been incorrectly charged, or if the billing document you issue does not comply with applicable tax laws. Business Partner Solution Providers that do not purchase product direct from IBM in Austria and Germany IBM will issue a credit note including VAT to its Austrian and German Tier 2 Business Partners after the end of the quarter following the period of measurement/achievement. Tier 2 Business Partners are responsible for making any input VAT adjustments linked to this sales promotion rebate in connection with IBM product purchased from their suppliers. For France: IBM issues credit note to the Distributor without VAT. Note for Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan: Distributors in these countries are required under local tax regulations to sign an additional rebate agreement. This will be provided to them on registration. The rebate payments in these countries qualify as bonus payments. Claim process: IBM Distributor must submit the rebate claim via e-claimer tool including the following information: Reference PLET ZUEP6113 / ZWEP6113 Name of the IBM Business Partner A copy of the Appendix 1: IBM Power Systems Growth Program: IBM Distributor Details - ZUEP6113 / ZWEP6113 signed by the Business Partner IBM Business Partner Distributor Order Number The MTM and serial number (or Part Number) of the eligible products sold Amount of Rebate claimed In case of the claim being for a First In Enterprise customer, a qualification approval received by IBM (for Italy only) or an Appendix 4: IBM Power Systems Growth Program FIE Self Page 6 of 19

7 Certification Form (for all countries except Italy). Qualification approval will expire one year after date of issue to the Distributor by IBM In case of the claim being for a replacement of a non-ibm server, an end-user customer s self certification form (See Appendix 3: IBM Power Systems Growth Program Non-IBM server Self Certification Form ) In case of claiming the additional rebate of 500$, demo machine MTM, serial number, order number and OPRA number Notes: To request the latest eclaimer template, send an to ibmclaim@uk.ibm.com with Request 5 in the Subject-line. To request the latest eclaimer guide, send an to ibmclaim@uk.ibm.com, with Request 6 in the Subject-line. Business Partner Payment Terms and Claim Process in: - Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Malta, Ireland, Cyprus. Payment terms: For Austria, Germany: IBM issues credit note to Business Partner. Direct Payment with VAT (as applicable). Business Partner is responsible for making any input VAT adjustments on their original purchase linked to this promotional rebate. For Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Malta, Ireland and Cyprus: Business Partner issues invoice to IBM. IBM reserves the right to validate that the charging of VAT or similar transaction taxes is legally correct and that any invoice or equivalent document issued to IBM complies with applicable tax laws. IBM will not make payment if either VAT or similar transaction taxes has been incorrectly charged, or if the billing document you issue does not comply with applicable tax laws Claim process Business Partner must complete and sign Appendix 2: IBM Power Systems Growth Program ZWEP6113- Business Partner Bank Details Business Partner submits claim directly to IBM task id: redemption@sk.ibm.com including the following information: Reference PLET ZWEP6113 Name of the IBM Business Partner A copy of Appendix 2: IBM Power Systems Growth Program ZWEP Business Partner Bank Details Page 7 of 19

8 The MTM and serial number (or Part Number) of the eligible products sold Amount of Rebate claimed In case of the claim being for a First In Enterprise customer, the qualification approval received by IBM (for Italy only) or the Appendix 4: IBM Power Systems Growth Program FIE Self Certification Form (for all countries except Italy). Qualification approval will expire one year after date of issue to the Distributor by IBM In case of the claim being for a replacement of a non-ibm server, an end-user customer s self certification form (See Appendix 3: IBM Power Systems Growth Program Non-IBM server Self Certification Form ) In case of claiming the additional rebate of 500$, demo machine MTM, serial number, order number and OPRA number Dispute process If you do not agree with IBM s assessment and resulting payment (or nonpayment, you must send a formal request for re-evaluation, giving details of where you disagree, to BPSO (redemption@sk.ibm.com) no later than 60 days the following the payment (or non payment). Your IBM BPSO representative will advise you on any additional details you may be required to provide. FILE=pw/dispute_process.pdf The following Standard Terms and Conditions apply to all Countries: If this sales incentive is subject to any indirect taxes in countries where IBM is either not established or not registered for local indirect taxes, the business partner agrees to collect and remit all such taxes to the extent required by local laws, and to indemnify and hold harmless IBM and its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents, against all liabilities, damages, losses, costs and expenses if you fail to do so in accordance with such laws. Page 8 of 19

9 History of Revisions Date of Revision Details of revisions No content changes. Republish PLet with new Version B, to be in synch with Distributor PLet Version also B Effective date of change Appendix A: Local Currency Conversion COUNTRY Local Currency (LC) LC / 1 US$ Denmark Krone Czech Republic Koruna 20.0 Eurozone EURO Iceland Krona Israel Shekel Liechtenstein Franc Norway Krone Poland Zloty 3.0 Sweden Krona Switzerland Franc U.K. Pound Page 9 of 19

10 Appendix 1: IBM Power Systems Growth Program ZUEP6113 / ZWEP6113 IBM Distributor Details To be completed by Business Partners on their official company letterhead and return it to nominated IBM Distributor to initiate the rebate claim process. All forms must be typewritten. All fields are MANDATORY Business Partner Information Company Name: City/Country: Post/Zip Code: Telephone: Tax (VAT) Registration No: IBM Distributor Name: Country, Location: Contact Name: Address: Telephone: Business Partner Signature: Name: (please print) Position: Date: Page 10 of 19

11 Appendix 2: IBM Power Systems Growth Program ZWEP Business Partner Bank Details To be completed by the Business Partners ONLY Complete the following Claim Form on your official Company Letterhead and return it to IBM via to redemption@sk.ibm.com in order to be paid. All forms must be typewritten. All fields are MANDATORY. IBM will issue the rebate payments to the Business Partner Business Partner firm's bank account. Name of IBM Business Partner: (Please specify either IBM or name of Business Partner) Company Name: Company Contact Name and address: Daytime phone: Company Address: City: State/Province: Zip/Postal code: Bank details of IBM Business Partner: Company Bank Name: Company Bank Address: Company IBAN Number: Company Bank Number: Company Bank Account Number: Company Bank Account Code: Company Bank Swift Code: Company Tax (VAT) Registration No: Page 11 of 19

12 I certify by my signature that I am in compliance with the terms and conditions of this program, and that all of the information I have entered on this request form is accurate, complete, and in accordance with the request instructions. Business Partner Signature: Date: Name of IBM Business Partner: Title: Company name: Page 12 of 19

13 Appendix 3: IBM Power Systems Growth Program Non-IBM server Self Certification ZUEP6113 / ZWEP6113 To be completed by Business Partner only. All forms must be typewritten. All fields must be completed on your official Company Letterhead and return it to your to nominated IBM Distributor to initiate the rebate claim process. Qualifying IBM Power Systems Servers purchased: Machine Feature Serial Invoice Type Model number number date Qualifying installed base non-ibm systems: Brand Model Serial number I certify, by my signature, that: I am in compliance with all the terms and conditions of this program. And that all of the information I have entered on this request form is accurate, complete, and in accordance with the requested instructions. I agree that the rebate offered via this program will not be paid if a separate rebate claim via the IBM 2016 Power Trade in program with PLETs: ZUEP6114 / ZWEP6114 has been submitted to IBM. The non-ibm replaced system is listed in Appendix 5: IBM Power Systems Growth Program - List of installed non-ibm systems or it is an x86 System that has the possibility to have four (4) processors, where all four (4) processors are installed and active. Business Partner Signature: Date: Name (please print): Title and Company name: Page 13 of 19

14 Appendix 4: IBM Power Systems Growth Program FIE Self Certification ZUEP6113 / ZWEP6113 To be completed by Business Partner only. All forms must be typewritten. All fields must be completed on your official Company Letterhead and return it to your to nominated IBM Distributor to initiate the rebate claim process. Qualifying IBM Power Systems Servers purchased: Machine Feature Serial Invoice Type Model number number date I certify, by my signature, that: I am in compliance with all the terms and conditions of this program. And that all of the information I have entered on this request form is accurate, complete, and in accordance with the requested instructions. The end user customer is regarded as a First In Enterprise Account for IBM Power Systems since he/she: o has no IBM purchase record of a Power System, AS/400, iseries, pseries, System i, System p and RS/6000 product (system or MES) or o has purchased no new Power Systems, AS/400, iseries, pseries, System i, System p and RS/6000 product (system or MES) with shipment date after 1st January 2008 Business Partner Signature: Date: Name (please print): Title and Company name: Page 14 of 19

15 Appendix 5: IBM Power Systems Growth Program List of installed non-ibm systems Only the following systems qualify as replaceable machines for this program: HP Systems: Alphaservers All Models Integrity rx16xx rx26xx rx36xx rx46xx rx56xx rx66xx rx76xx rx86xx rx9610 (xx = submodel code, any xx apply) rx28xx HP9000 A-class D-class K-class L-class N-class R-class T-class V-class (all members of each class apply) rp54xx rp24xx pr34xx rp44xx rp84xx (xx = submodel code, any xx apply) HP SuperDome SuperDome1 SuperDome2 Oracle Systems: rp55xx rp74xx Enterprise 220R R Fire 280R E2900 E4900 E6900 E12K E15K E20K E25K T2000 T51xx T52xx T54xx (xx=submodel code, any xx apply) Fire T1000 Fire V100 V120 V125 V210 V215 V240 V245 V250 V440 V445 V480 Page 15 of 19

16 V490 V880 V880z V1280 All members Netra apply SPARC M3000 M4000 M5000 Enterprise Oracle/ Fujitsu Systems M10-1 M10-4 PRIMEQUEST A A A A PRIMERGY N4000 RXI300 RXI1600 PRIMEPOWER 1 100N R 200F R 400N SPARC M3000 M4000 M5000 M532 Enterprise Oracle Sparc T3-1 T3-2 T3-4 Oracle T4-1 T4-2 T4-4 Oracle T5-2 T5-4 T5-8 Page 16 of 19

17 Appendix 6: IBM Power Systems Growth Program Example of 4 processor non-ibm x86 systems Page 17 of 19

18 Page 18 of 19

19 Page 19 of 19