Ingram Micro has announced its 2009 Data Capture/POS Division Partner Invitational, themed "Rise and Shine," in Phoenix, Ariz. This exclusive invitational is taking place May 12-4 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort.

VSR is also attending the event this week, which is being sponsored by many of today's top data capture and POS manufacturer partners. Known as the fifth annual Data Capture/POS Division Partner Invitational, the event boasts an impressive lineup of guest speakers, vertically-focused breakouts and informative keynotes. Featured presenters include the Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS executive team, as well as Ingram Micro's North America President Keith Bradley, Boston Consulting Group's Larry Shulman and Ingram Micro's Vice President of Business Development Bob Laclede who will provide an overview of the Stimulus Package and discuss where opportunities exists for Ingram Micro channel partners.

"More than ever, retailers, healthcare providers, even government and e"ucational institutions need technology to enhance productivity and help lower administration costs," says Justin Scopaz, vice president and general manager of the Ingram Micro Data Capture/POS Division. "This year's Partner Invitational is designed to help our partners learn the latest technologies, share sales, marketing and business best practices and learn new ways to drive opportunity with these key vertical markets in 2009."

 
The 2009 Data Capture/POS Partner Invitational will cover a variety of hot topics around high performing vertical markets, as well as emerging trends and key technologies including barcoding, computing, digital signage, data capture, mobility, and point-of-sale. During the two-day conference, attendees will also participate in a "Build-a-Bike" charity event benefiting Every Kid Counts, a non-profit children's charity located in Scottsdale, Ariz.