Procuring Apple Products at B&H: The New Certified Apple Reseller for Higher Education

09/27/24 • 9 min

E&I Host:
Dennis Hyde, E&I Category Marketing Manager
Guest:
Nicholas Russo, B&H, Business Development and Account Manager-Apple Sales
Join us as E&I’s Dennis Hyde speaks with Nicholas Russo, Business Development Lead at B&H, about B&H’s exclusive partnership with Apple in the higher education space. They explore B&H’s role as the new Apple-authorized reseller for higher education, offering institutions access to Apple products and services like AppleCare Plus, bulk purchasing, and asset tagging. Nicholas, who spent 12 years at Apple, shares his unique insights and explains how B&H delivers a seamless, competitive experience for schools looking to equip students and staff with cutting-edge technology.
Relevant Links:
E&I's B&H Contract
B&H Website

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