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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Storage Technical Exam (LENU-324C)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By attending these two 4-hour sessions you will be prepared to take the Lenovo Storage Technical Certification Exam (LENU-324C). Sessions cover all required content and knowledge for the certification exam. \nLenovo Certified Storage Technical Professional knows the Lenovo Storage portfolio\, identify opportunities\, have business conversations\, recommend Lenovo Storage that meet customer needs\, requirements and recommend appropriate services to customer. \nRegister Here ➔ \n  \nFor further assistance please contact us on: \nlenovo.isg@firstdistribution.com \nThe First Distribution Lenovo Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/storage-technical-exam-lenu-324c-2/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260910T100000
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SUMMARY:Storage Technical Exam (LENU-324C)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]By attending these two 4-hour sessions you will be prepared to take the Lenovo Storage Technical Certification Exam (LENU-324C). Sessions cover all required content and knowledge for the certification exam. \nRegister Now ➔ \n  \nFor further assistance please contact us on: \nlenovo.isg@firstdistribution.com \nThe First Distribution Lenovo Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/storage-technical-exam-lenu-324c/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260903T140000
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SUMMARY:ThinkSystem Storage Sizing Deep Dive Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In this live demonstration\, Students will learn how to use the Lenovo Storage Sizing Tool. We will explain all the functions inside the tool\, and when and how to use them. \nRegister Now ➔ \n  \nFor further assistance please contact us on: \nlenovo.isg@firstdistribution.com \nThe First Distribution Lenovo Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/thinksystem-storage-sizing-deep-dive-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260903T083000
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SUMMARY:Simplify\, Secure and Optimize Your IT Environment with IBM
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]An insightful session exploring how organizations can improve observability\, optimize cloud resources\, strengthen cyber resilience\, and build future-ready infrastructure. Discover the latest innovations across Instana\, Turbonomic\, IBM Security\, FlashSystem\, and IBM Power Systems\, and learn how these solutions can help your customers drive greater efficiency\, resilience\, and business outcomes. \nThis event is by invitation only. \nFor more information\, please contact Grace Shumba: Grace.Shumba@firstdistribution.com\n\nKind regards\,\nThe First Distribution IBM Team\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/simplify-secure-and-optimize-your-it-environment-with-ibm/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260902T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260804T102028Z
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SUMMARY:Unlock Smarter IT Operations with IBM
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]An insightful session exploring how organizations can improve observability\, optimize cloud resources\, strengthen cyber resilience\, and build future-ready infrastructure. Discover the latest innovations across Instana\, Turbonomic\, IBM Security\, FlashSystem\, and IBM Power Systems\, and learn how these solutions can help your customers drive greater efficiency\, resilience\, and business outcomes. \nThis event is by invitation only. \nFor more information\, please contact Grace Shumba: Grace.Shumba@firstdistribution.com\n\nKind regards\,\nThe First Distribution IBM Team\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/unlock-smarter-it-operations-with-ibm/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T134143Z
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SUMMARY:AWS: Celebrating the women shaping the future of work
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]An inspiring Women’s Day celebration focused on the incredible role women play in driving innovation\, embracing new technologies\, and shaping the future of business. \nThis event is by invitation only. \nFor further assistance please contact us on: aws.pdms@firstdistribution.com \nKind Regards\,\nThe First Distribution AWS Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/aws-celebrating-the-women-shaping-the-future-of-work/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T133222Z
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SUMMARY:Rev Up for the First Distribution Dell Tech Rally!
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Get ready to experience the power of innovation at the First Distribution Dell Tech Rally an exciting partner-focused event designed to accelerate your Dell Technologies knowledge\, uncover new opportunities\, and connect you with the latest solutions shaping the future of business. \nThis event is by invitation only. \nFor more information\, please contact the Dell Team:\ndell.brand@firstdistribution.com \nKind regards\,\nThe First Distribution Dell Technologies Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/rev-up-for-the-first-distribution-dell-tech-rally/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260806
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SUMMARY:Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC) - Latest Updates and Enhancements
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join this call to find out about the latest updates and enhancements to the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC). DCSC is a comprehensive online tool designed to help you build\, validate\, and price hardware configurations for Lenovo’s data center portfolio. \nWatch Here ➔ \n  \nFor further assistance please contact us on: \nlenovo.isg@firstdistribution.com \nThe First Distribution Lenovo Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/lenovo-data-center-solution-configurator-dcsc-latest-updates-and-enhancements/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260716T090000
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SUMMARY:IBM GA2 Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The day kicks off with infrastructure and AI enablement\, and concludes with an IBM GA2 Power announcement webcast \nThis event is by invitation only. \nFor more information\, please contact Johan Trauernicht: Johan.Trauernicht@firstdistribution.com \nKind regards\,\nThe First Distribution IBM Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/ibm-ga2-watch-party/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260709
DTSTAMP:20260807T094920Z
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SUMMARY:Lenovo & Veeam: Protecting AI and Kubernetes Workloads
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]In this partner session\, Lenovo’s storage experts and Veeam will explore how organizations can protect and manage AI and Kubernetes workloads while ensuring data resilience and portability across hybrid environments. \nWatch Here ➔ \n  \nFor further assistance please contact us on: \nlenovo.isg@firstdistribution.com \nThe First Distribution Lenovo Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/lenovo-veeam-protecting-ai-and-kubernetes-workloads/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
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SUMMARY:Lenovo Infrastructure - Winning as a Team
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join this call to find out about the latest updates and enhancements to the Lenovo Data Center Solution Configurator (DCSC). DCSC is a comprehensive online tool designed to help you build\, validate\, and price hardware configurations for Lenovo’s data center portfolio. \nWatch Here ➔ \n  \nFor further assistance please contact us on: \nlenovo.isg@firstdistribution.com \nThe First Distribution Lenovo Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/lenovo-infrastructure-winning-as-a-team/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260619T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260619T110000
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SUMMARY:Coffee @ 9 with IBM - Data Trust & Planning
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]An Insightful Coffee @ 9 session as we unpack how to build a trusted data foundation and connect it seamlessly to smarter planning. Discover how improved data governance\, integration\, and real-time insights can empower your teams to plan with confidence and respond faster \nThis event is by invitation only. \nFor more information\, please contact Sifiso Mohlala on: sifiso.mohlala@firstdistribution.com \nKind regards\,\nThe First Distribution IBM Team[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/coffee-9-with-ibm-data-trust-planning/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260605T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260605T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T102517Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee @ 9 with IBM
DESCRIPTION:An insightful Coffee @ 9 session on the 5th of June with Nishaan Docrat\, as he takes you through a Fusion demo. \nWe will explore how Fusion enables modern\, scalable infrastructure simplifying operations\, enhancing performance\, and supporting evolving business needs. \nThis event is by invitation only. \nFor more information\, please contact Sifiso Mohlala on: sifiso.mohlala@firstdistribution.com or Adrian Futcher on: adrian.futcher@firstdistribution.com \nKind regards\,\nThe First Distribution IBM Team
URL:https://firstdistribution.com/event/coffee-9-with-ibm/
CATEGORIES:Datacentre
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