UBM Channel's XChange Solution Provider 2012: Redefining the Solution Provider Model & ValueAnnual event features Channel@Work project to support Los Angeles Ronald McDonald HouseMar 1, 2012 FRAMINGHAM, Mass., March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Channel today announced details of the 2012 XChange Solution Provider event, "Redefining the Solution Provider Model & Value," to take place March 4-6 at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. The annual event brings together more than 225 pre-qualified solution providers with leading and emerging vendors to discuss the future of the channel and identify strategies for success. Platinum sponsors of the 2012 event include HP, IBM, Microsoft, and Samsung. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120301/SF63134LOGO) The three day event will dive down into the technologies, services, solutions and strategies that will drive the industry for years to come. The content rich agenda was designed specifically with the solution provider in mind, offering opportunities for attendees to exchange ideas and share best practices as they navigate through this dynamic period. Featured session topics include both key technologies like cloud computing and business perspectives. Sessions will be delivered by experts and thought leaders in the industry such as Tim Chou (author of "Cloud: Seven Clear Business Models"), Paul Dippell (CEO of Service Leadership Inc.), Stephen Baker (Vice President of Industry Analysis for Consumer Technology for NPD), and Larry Bonfante (CIO of USTA). Quick links: "As the economy and high tech sector rebound, we are left facing fundamental changes in customer purchasing patterns along with dramatic changes in solution provider business practices," said Robert DeMarzo, Senior Vice President of Strategic Content, UBM Channel. "As a result, solution provider business models today need to be focused on services targeted at helping customers innovate while reducing their costs. We have designed a compelling agenda at this year's XChange Solution Provider to help our attendees successfully adapt to this new IT economy." The event will kick off with the Channel@Work program, providing attendees and sponsors an opportunity to unite and give back to the local host community. The Channel@Work team will spearhead an Xtreme Home Make Over for the Los Angeles Ronald McDonald House, made possible by the support of Microsoft, the project underwriter. The volunteers will refresh the buildings with hands on cleaning and organizing projects, followed by a reveal of the technology and more wish list items that participating vendors have donated to entertain and provide comfort to the families who stay in the house. To learn more about XChange Solution Provider please visit: www.xchangesolutionprovider.com. About UBM Channel UBM plc (www.ubm.com) Press Contact:
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