ITEEx -- Information Technology Executive Exchange

ITEEx was founded in 2002 as a peer to peer organization of SIG’s (special interest groups) for technology executives in the mid west with 20+ SIGs and 500+ members in technology verticals (.i.e. banking, health care) and functions (i.e. security, infrastructure, ect) hence the unusual name. Based on requests by members/sponsors ITEEx evolved to add services for technology vendors to help improve their sales channels and services for Solution Providers/VARs targeted at business development. ITEEx kept core SIG’s but morphed into a channel development company both for IT vendors and IT VARs. This unique mix of services allows us to excel in results for our clients – close relationships with both vendors and IT providers.

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CEO Earle Humphreys Honored in Third-Annual
MSPmentor 250 Report

Global Report Identifies the World’s Top
Managed Services Executives, Entrepreneurs, Experts,
Coaches and Community Leaders

DATELINE – Earle Humphreys, CEO, ITEEX has landed on Nine Lives Media Inc.’s third-annual MSPmentor 250, a global report that identifies the world’s leading managed services executives, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches and community leaders.

The complete report is available now at:
• http://www.MSPmentor.net/top-250-people

“MSPmentor congratulates Earle Humphreys and all of the experts identified within the MSPmentor 250 report,” said Amy Katz, CEO of Nine Lives Media Inc. “We hope the MSPmentor 250 serves as a global Rolodex that allows MSP industry leaders to quickly network with one another.”

The third-annual MSPmentor 250 report is based on a global survey of MSPmentor readers, conducted from May through July 23, 2010. The resulting report represents MSP experts in North America, Europe, Australia and emerging managed services markets across the globe.

MSPmentor and its readership are uniquely positioned to identify the world’s top managed services experts. Ranked among the world’s top 100,000 Web sites according to Alexa.com, MSPmentor is the world’s leading managed services blog and community – and the ultimate guide to managed services.

About Nine Lives Media Inc.

Nine Lives Media Inc. (www.ninelivesmediainc.com) defines emerging IT media markets and disrupts established IT media markets. The company’s first five web sites (www.MSPmentor.net, www.MSPtweet.com, www.TheVARguy.com, www.VARtweet.com and www.WorksWithU.com) are the leading blogs and destinations for their respective industries.

For More Information:

Nine Lives Media Inc. and MSPmentor, Joe Panettieri, Editorial Director, joe@ninelivesmediainc.com or 631-423-3536

Services For IT Solutions Vendors To Drive Sales:

MAP- Market Acceleration Program:  

·Channel Infrastructure Development – Every task/function from contracts to sales training whether a “green field” or retrofiting  an existing program 

·Channel Portal – Critical marketing/operations feature many vendors spent little or no time in developing

·Partner Recruitment – Assess key partners needed, market to candidates & sell/close them

CAP- Channel Acceleration Program:

·Partner Micro Marketing Program – Custom sales/marketing programs for key partners to ensure successful sales of  vendor’s solution

·Lead Program for Channels – A unique lead generation program to show key partners you are “investing” in them –with focused results

Services For IT Solution Providers (VAR’s):

·CEO Coach Service - Monthly customized consultations with CEO/owner on any topic/function to transfer skills/knowledge to improve profits

·Security Business Coach - Assess level of readiness to enter security market or expand offerings & assist in building a complete roadmap to implement new services from selection of exact service to sales campaign.

Comptia Security Trustmark® Accreditation Preparation - Detailed preparation to ensure candidate passes key industry security “best practices” accreditation to both differentiate from competition and improve client engagement close rate thru competence assurance.

Regional "Peer to Peer" Special Intereest Groups - Advanced networking with peers to help solve problems & keep abreast of industry trends.