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	<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com</link>
	<description>Perspectives and echoes of the latest news in the SBSC and MSP channels.  Take it for what it's worth - marginally accurate second hand opinions.</description>
	<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:36:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Comment on Doing Dell PartnerDirect?  Dude! by Mike</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/284#comment-1558</link>
		<author>Mike</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:59:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/284#comment-1558</guid>
		<description>Mark,

Nice article! I know you're not the biggest Dell fan, especially when it comes to our push in the Channel market, but I've got to take my hat off to you for the way you run your business. I'm sure you're aware that there are more than a handful of VARs and MSPs out there that don't have a lot of trust or faith in Dell right now, mostly due to our direct sales history, but the ones that have given us a chance know that we're more than dedicated to helping them succeed.

Putting your customer's choices above personal opinions is part of what Greg Davis meant when he said we're looking to build relationships with the right partners. As an MSP who prides himself on delivering value in your offerings (not just low cost hardware) and delivering choice to your customers, you're exactly the type of partner Greg was talking about.
 
I know right now it was your commitment to your customer's choices and needs that brought you to partner with Dell, but we’ll look forward to building that relationship into whatever you might need. With time and opportunity we'll hopefully one day prove to you that we're here to help you, just as your there to help your customers.

Again, great article, and many thanks for giving us a shot. 

Michael Bukowski
Dell Channel Liaison</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark,</p>
<p>Nice article! I know you&#8217;re not the biggest Dell fan, especially when it comes to our push in the Channel market, but I&#8217;ve got to take my hat off to you for the way you run your business. I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re aware that there are more than a handful of VARs and MSPs out there that don&#8217;t have a lot of trust or faith in Dell right now, mostly due to our direct sales history, but the ones that have given us a chance know that we&#8217;re more than dedicated to helping them succeed.</p>
<p>Putting your customer&#8217;s choices above personal opinions is part of what Greg Davis meant when he said we&#8217;re looking to build relationships with the right partners. As an MSP who prides himself on delivering value in your offerings (not just low cost hardware) and delivering choice to your customers, you&#8217;re exactly the type of partner Greg was talking about.</p>
<p>I know right now it was your commitment to your customer&#8217;s choices and needs that brought you to partner with Dell, but we’ll look forward to building that relationship into whatever you might need. With time and opportunity we&#8217;ll hopefully one day prove to you that we&#8217;re here to help you, just as your there to help your customers.</p>
<p>Again, great article, and many thanks for giving us a shot. </p>
<p>Michael Bukowski<br />
Dell Channel Liaison</p>
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		<title>Comment on Doing Dell PartnerDirect?  Dude! by William Rogers</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/284#comment-1557</link>
		<author>William Rogers</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:10:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/284#comment-1557</guid>
		<description>We've been Dell resellers for years, and we've seen tremendous benefits for ourselves. 

Most people probably wouldn't believe me, but we've been able to avoid arguing over pennies with our customers because they trust us to deliver their brand new Dell the way they want it the first time.

Sure, Dell is going to undercut you on price, but their sales force will work with you to make your sales profitable. And you can't beat the warranty.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We&#8217;ve been Dell resellers for years, and we&#8217;ve seen tremendous benefits for ourselves. </p>
<p>Most people probably wouldn&#8217;t believe me, but we&#8217;ve been able to avoid arguing over pennies with our customers because they trust us to deliver their brand new Dell the way they want it the first time.</p>
<p>Sure, Dell is going to undercut you on price, but their sales force will work with you to make your sales profitable. And you can&#8217;t beat the warranty.</p>
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		<title>Comment on VaaS? by SBSC &#38; MSP Buzz &#187; Blog Archive &#187; From Level Platforms to Zenith</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/94#comment-1546</link>
		<author>SBSC &#38; MSP Buzz &#187; Blog Archive &#187; From Level Platforms to Zenith</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:25:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/94#comment-1546</guid>
		<description>[...] remember 9 months ago listening to Mark Scott talk about &#8220;the managed service treadmill&#8221; and how much of what he said was painfully [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] remember 9 months ago listening to Mark Scott talk about &#8220;the managed service treadmill&#8221; and how much of what he said was painfully [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Level Platforms and Microsoft are Building Bridges by SBSC &#38; MSP Buzz &#187; Blog Archive &#187; From Level Platforms to Zenith</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/19#comment-1545</link>
		<author>SBSC &#38; MSP Buzz &#187; Blog Archive &#187; From Level Platforms to Zenith</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:24:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/19#comment-1545</guid>
		<description>[...] LPI.  Not because of how much change was facing my company as a result, but because of how much I believe in their platform architecture.   There are few people I admire more than Dan and Peter and I think they have an amazing [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] LPI.  Not because of how much change was facing my company as a result, but because of how much I believe in their platform architecture.   There are few people I admire more than Dan and Peter and I think they have an amazing [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Comment on WAL-MART Delivers Dell Discards? by dave</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/104#comment-1537</link>
		<author>dave</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/104#comment-1537</guid>
		<description>I have just purchased a new video card for my inspiron lap top from dell uk that has cost £180 + vat that has arrived this morning marked refurbished what should I do</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have just purchased a new video card for my inspiron lap top from dell uk that has cost £180 + vat that has arrived this morning marked refurbished what should I do</p>
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		<title>Comment on How Can Somebody So Smart Do Such Stupid Things? by Vlad Mazek</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/281#comment-1532</link>
		<author>Vlad Mazek</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/281#comment-1532</guid>
		<description>I'm not sure why you find it surprising that someone that has built a multimillion dollar business isn't pulling an emergency brake every day to do a braindump, seminar, write a book or otherwise share secrets to success. Does anyone with any level of success do that? Think about it for a minute.. 

-Vlad</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m not sure why you find it surprising that someone that has built a multimillion dollar business isn&#8217;t pulling an emergency brake every day to do a braindump, seminar, write a book or otherwise share secrets to success. Does anyone with any level of success do that? Think about it for a minute.. </p>
<p>-Vlad</p>
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		<title>Comment on Dude!  Get a Hair Cut! by Jamison West</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/280#comment-1531</link>
		<author>Jamison West</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/280#comment-1531</guid>
		<description>Nice job...</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nice job&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Comment on Dude!  Get a Hair Cut! by Kicking and Screaming I am Bloggin &#187; Blog Archive &#187; HomeTown Boy Makes Good in SMB IT</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/280#comment-1530</link>
		<author>Kicking and Screaming I am Bloggin &#187; Blog Archive &#187; HomeTown Boy Makes Good in SMB IT</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/280#comment-1530</guid>
		<description>[...] found on Mark&#8217;s Blog [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] found on Mark&#8217;s Blog [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Comment on MSP Revolution - September 4-7 in Chicago by Join MSPmentor At MSP Revolution Managed Services Summit &#124; MSPmentor</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/276#comment-1522</link>
		<author>Join MSPmentor At MSP Revolution Managed Services Summit &#124; MSPmentor</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/276#comment-1522</guid>
		<description>[...] Confirmed speakers include: [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] Confirmed speakers include: [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Microsoft to Offer an MSP Platform?  Count on it! by Mark</title>
		<link>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/274#comment-1510</link>
		<author>Mark</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/archives/274#comment-1510</guid>
		<description>Wow Peter,
I had no idea you were such a Matrix fan.  I guess that makes up for you not liking sushi. ;-)

I couldn't agree with your insights more.  You have always imspired me with your vision.

As you know, Neo is able to realize his own destiny and not accept what the Agent is telling his. He of course comes out more empowerd by the conflict than if he had stayed out of the battle.  

Let free market rule!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wow Peter,<br />
I had no idea you were such a Matrix fan.  I guess that makes up for you not liking sushi. <img src='http://sbsc.techcareteam.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t agree with your insights more.  You have always imspired me with your vision.</p>
<p>As you know, Neo is able to realize his own destiny and not accept what the Agent is telling his. He of course comes out more empowerd by the conflict than if he had stayed out of the battle.  </p>
<p>Let free market rule!</p>
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