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Keep your skills valid by taking Information Management Solution Sales Mastery Test v4

As of January 31, 2012, M155 Information Management Solution Sales Mastery Test v3 is no longer being offered by Prometric.  The skill earned from M155 will remain valid until September 30, 2012.

This sales mastery test is the most popular Information Management test, so if you previously used this test to qualify for Software Value Plus (SVP) authorization, please make sure you begin preparations to complete the replacement test.  The next SVP revalidation takes place in February, so if you have not taken the test by February 2013, you will no longer be qualified to resell.

The new test, M643 Information Management Solution Sales Mastery Test v4, is available via the Prometric website. The cost varies, but if you have a Value Package, it will cover the cost of the test.

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Changes to Software Value Plus (SVP) for IBM Information Management

IBM is committed to supporting an ecosystem of skilled IBM Business Partners.  In support of that commitment, IBM will be moving several products from Open distribution to Software Value Plus (SVP) Authorized distribution, effective July 1, 2012.

The following Information Management products are moving from Open Distribution to IBM Data Management Authorized Distribution.

DB2 Express Edition

DB2 High Availability Feature

Informix Express Edition

InfoSphere MashupHub

Visit the Software Value Plus site for a complete list of affected IBM Software products and the authorized Products Groups to which they are moving. For those IBM Business Partners already SVP Authorized for IBM Data Management, there is no action required. However, IBM Business Partners who are not yet SVP Authorized for the IBM Data Management capability, must complete the authorization requirements by July 1, 2012 in order to continue to sell these products.  Visit PartnerWorld for more information on how to apply, including required sales and technical mastery tests.  You are urged to start working on your certification now, so you'll be ready to sell after that date. If you have questions or require assistance, please visit the IBM Software Value Plus page, or contact your local representative.