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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>IBM German Storage Scale Days 2026: Registration Now Open</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are pleased to announce that <b>IBM Storage Scale Days 2026 (SSD26)</b> will take place on
<b>March 10\u201311, 2026</b>, in <b>Ehningen, Germany</b>. Registration is now open, and we invite all Storage Scale professionals and enthusiasts to secure their spot.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SSD26 is part of the broader <b>IBM Storage Strategy Days 2026</b> conference, themed
<b>\u201cThe Future of Data Storage.\u201d</b> This integrated event brings together experts, customers, and IBM specialists to explore the latest innovations, strategies, and real-world use cases in modern data storage. Attendance is
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>IBM Storage Scale Days | March 10\u201311, 2026</b><br>
<a href="https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/8961lwmb/landing/page/landing">https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/8961lwmb/landing/page/landing</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In addition, we are excited to offer a dedicated <b>Scale New User Day</b> on
<b>March 9, 2026</b>. This pre-conference event is designed specifically for newcomers, providing a practical introduction to IBM Storage Scale and helping new users get up to speed quickly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Scale New User Day | March 9, 2026</b><br>
<a href="https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/qguohomb/landing/page/landing">https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/qguohomb/landing/page/landing</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to welcoming you in Ehningen for an engaging and insightful week focused on the future of data storage.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Best regards, IBM Storage Scale Days 2026 Team
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