Announcing the Launch of Adobe Partner Connection

We know, you get bombarded with emails from vendors. Everyone wants you to sell their latest and greatest new products. But what's really in it for you?

With the new Adobe Partner Connection Reseller Program, the answer is... a lot more than you think. You'll get:

• The ability to maximise your sales potential by selling more with your existing customers & targeting new customers
• The chance to increase your expertise with our free training and multi-tiered certifications
• The opportunity to grow your profitability by taking advantage of deal registration – up to 15%**
• Access to MDF to drive lead generation activities for Adobe campaigns and promotions **

And that's just the beginning.

The new Adobe Partner Connection Reseller Program officially launches on 26th March 2012.

The next step is to register, which you can do here, while reading more about the Program itself.

New K-12 CS Site Licence Promotion

Incorporate 21st century skills into classroom learning

Adobe offers teachers and administrators integrated software, curriculums, and instructional resources as well as certification options and professional development tools. Promote digital literacy, teach essential career skills, and streamline administrative processes.

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Major Announcement from Adobe - Change to Creative Suite Upgrade Policy - UPDATE

In December of last year Adobe communicated changes to the Creative Suite upgrade policy. Express Data would like to take a moment to ensure you are aware of a recent update to this policy.

Adobe’s new Creative Suite upgrade policy, which goes into effect when Creative Suite 6 is released, will require customers to be on the most current version of Creative Suite in order to qualify for upgrade pricing when new versions are released. This means that customers need to be on CS5 or CS5.5 in order to receive upgrade pricing when CS6 is released.

UPDATE: To ensure customers have sufficient opportunity to upgrade, Adobe will extend an introductory offer to CS3 and CS4 customers that will provide those customers with upgrade pricing when CS6 is released until 31st December, 2012. Customers who remain on CS2 or earlier will not be eligible for upgrade pricing for Creative Suite.

The 20% off Creative Suite Upgrades from CS2, 3 and 4 promotion will now run until 15th March 2012.

If you have any specific questions please contact Leah at lcleave@expressdata.co.nz or (09)270 3000.

Major Announcement from Adobe - Change to Creative Suite Upgrade Policy

Adobe has announced a major change in upgrade policy for the Creative Suite software product line. When CS6 is released, only customers on CS5 or CS5.5 will be eligible to receive upgrade pricing. Customers on older versions (CS2, 3 or 4) will no longer be able to upgrade. This change provides an excellent reason to contact your customers using CS2, 3 or 4 and encourage them to upgrade while they still can (note that this policy is for Creative Suite products only, Acrobat products will still be upgradeable from 3 versions back).

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Bonus Offer - Getting Started with Adobe DVD

Right now your customers will receive a complimentary Getting Started with Adobe DVD with each CS5.5 Student and Teacher Edition purchased! And of course Adobe Student & Teacher Editions still offer excellent value at up to 80% off the regular retail price! Offer is via redemption for a limited time.

For full terms & conditions, click here.

There's Never Been a Better Time to Upgrade and Save 20%

There’s never been a better time to talk to your customers about upgrading their Adobe software. Right now you'll save 20% when upgrading to the latest suite edition or individual product from CS2, CS3, or CS4. If you have customers considering upgrading, now is the time to take advantage of this limited time offer.

For more details, click here.

Don't Forget these Great Learning Opportunities

Adobe Australia/New Zealand recently launched its new events portal which hosts all Adobe events, eSeminar sessions and third-party events.

All eSeminars are free to attend and hosted online. To register, simply sign in using your Adobe ID.

For further details check the Adobe ANZ Events page, and for more information, check out the Adobe Monthly Channel Newsletter for October.

Save Time Managing Digital Photos with Adobe Lightroom 3

What is Lightroom? Adobe Lightroom 3 software unites your digital photography essentials in one fast and intuitive package. Create something beautiful. Express your vision. Move your audience. Lightroom gets you there with the tools you need to create great images, manage all your photographs, and showcase them with style and impact.

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Adobe K12 Site Licence Upgrade Promo

Existing customers of Adobe Creative Suite K-12 Site Licences have the chance to upgrade to Creative Suite 5.5 K-12 site licences at 30% off! K-12 Site Licences have been specially developed to offer the best value to schools.

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Get up to 50% off with the Adobe Video Switcher promo

Right now Adobe is offering 50% savings on SRP to retail/corporate/government customers who have any version of Apple Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Canopus/Grass Valley Edius or Sony Vegas when they switch to industry-leading professional video tools by Adobe - Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium or Premiere Pro CS5.5.

Video Professionals who make movies, deliver television broadcasts, create documentaries, shoot events, create corporate and online videos, etc. demand professional, high-performance tools that stay ahead of industry needs and trends.

Step up to the toolset the pros use, Adobe Premiere Pro, part of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Production Premium software.