May 2008         In This Issue   News Events GovEd Healthcare Mobility Retail Contacts   Data Capture/POS Team (800) 876-4629 Data Capture Fred Murschel Market Development Manager (800) 876-4629, ext. 67198 Point of Sale Jason Neal Market Development Manager (800) 876-4629, ext. 66693 Ingram Micro Resources   Agency Express Marketing Services Software Licensing Click2License Solution Center Services Division Financial Services IM-Logistics DataStream End-user Newsletter Subscribe   The Vertical Advisor is a monthly electronic communication to members. Its aim is to keep you up-to-date on news, offerings and events. To subscribe, e-mail us and ask to be added to our mail list.     Get Green by Going Green New Eco-friendly Opportunities An environmentally friendly perspective can save your businesses money, open up new opportunities, and reflect an eco-friendly image to your customers. Going green is not just a catch phrase anymore; it is a new way of doing business. The data capture and point-of-sale market comprises industry leaders at the forefront of technological advancements. Make sure your business is ahead of the curve by going green. News Ingram Micro Named North America Distributor of the Year by Cherry Electrical Products Don't Let Your Customers' Tight Budgets Keep You from Installing the Latest Technology Submit Your Success Story within a Vertical Market and Win a Gift Certificate back to top   2008 Events FMI Show Plus MARKETECHNICS Food Marketing Institute May 4-7 Las Vegas Data Capture/POS GovEd Event May 7 Sheraton Reston Reston, Va. Partner Connection Summit May 19-22 Miami Vertical Market Symposium June 3-4 Dallas Data Capture/POS Retail Event July 9 Hyatt Regency Atlanta Atlanta   back to top   Key Markets GovEd Reduce Waste and Increase Efficiency By implementing stricter IT product purchase requirements such as high energy efficiency standards and lower levels of toxic chemicals, government agencies are going green.  The use of data capture and point-of-sale products can help reduce the amount of paper waste in government and education organizations while increasing employee productivity. Manufacturer Sponsors learn more about the GovEd market back to top Healthcare Reduce Energy Consumption and Chemicals Many healthcare providers are actively trying to reduce levels harmful chemicals in medical equipment. They also want green technologies to reduce energy equipment consumption in hospitals. These are deciding factors for your healthcare customers when the time comes to purchase new equipment. Manufacturer Sponsors learn more about the healthcare market back to top Mobility A Mobile Workforce is a Green Workforce Mobile workers already minimize unnecessary travel, eliminate excess waste and decrease energy consumption. For example, using kiosk integration for reservations has freed up employees to work remotely, improving productivity and the environment at the same time. Find out how our manufacturers meet the demands of the mobile workforce. Manufacturer Sponsors learn more about the mobility market back to top Retail Increase Efficiency, Recycle and Cut Costs The retail industry is becoming increasingly more aware of eco-friendly processes and products. The changes in these processes and products include implementing expanded product life cycles, using recyclable materials in products and increasing energy efficiency. More and more, retailers are using self-service kiosks that decrease energy costs instead of running entire point-of-sale terminals. These kiosks also enable your business to run without increasing overhead costs. Manufacturer Sponsors learn more about the retail market back to top                   UNSUBSCRIBE: To unsubscribe from Ingram Micro commercial advertising e-mails, go to www.ingrammicro.com/emailmgmt. Ingram Micro Inc., Corporate Headquarters, 1600 E. St. Andrew Place, Santa Ana, CA 92705 BEFORE YOU UNSUBSCRIBE: Please note that when you click on the UNSUBSCRIBE link, you will no longer receive special promotions and new product announcements targeted to your business. GET AN INTERNET ID: When you click on a link to www.ingrammicro.com, you may be prompted to log in with your Internet ID. If you do not have an Internet ID, get one by calling (800) 616-4665. © 2008 Ingram Micro Inc. All rights reserved. Ingram Micro and the Ingram Micro logo are trademarks used under license by Ingram Micro Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Products available while supplies last. Images are for illustration purposes only and may not represent actual products featured in the text. Please verify specific SKU and product when ordering. Prices subject to change without notice. 58865.1040