April Newsletter
Here’s what you’ll learn about in this month’s newsletter:
Join us at eBiz 2026 | Registration is Opening Soon
Registration for eBiz 2026 is opening soon, and this year’s agenda makes it clear: this is the premier event for digital transformation in the electrical industry.
Event Details
📅 September 29 – October 1
⛰️ Denver, Colorado
🏢 Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel
What to expect at eBiz 2026:
- A must-see keynote: Kick off the event with a high-impact keynote by Shawn Kanungo focused on how individuals can apply the innovations and disruptions occurring around them to become more dynamic and valuable.
- Engaging, relevant sessions being presented:
- IDEA Connector: Navigation, Best Practices, and More
- Streamlining Product Data with the IDEA Distributor API
- Turning POS Data into a Strategic Advantage
- Cross-Reference Data: The Hidden Key to Winning More Business
- Pro Data Services: The Data Team You Don’t Have to Build
- NEMA Make it American Panel Discussion
- Meaningful networking: Connect with peers across distribution, manufacturing, and technology in structured and informal settings built to spark real collaboration.
- eBiz Gives Back: At this new signature event, expect lots of laughter, teamwork, and a little competitive spirit as we race to the finish line for a great cause. Paired with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in a lively, celebratory atmosphere, it’s the perfect opportunity to connect, give back, and make a difference.
Whether you’re driving digital transformation, optimizing product data, or leading strategy – this is where the electrical industry comes together to move forward.
IDEA is Attending NAED National
May 12-14 | Orlando, FL
If you’ll be there, the IDEA team would really enjoy connecting. Let’s carve out 30 minutes to talk through what’s working in your business, where data is creating bottlenecks, and share a few things we’ve been developing that could have a meaningful impact.
We’ll also be highlighting Data Whispers, a new approach to uncovering revenue opportunities, reducing costs, and unlocking customer insights from the data you already have.
Learning Portal Retirement & New Knowledge Base Access
Exciting Updates on IDEA’s New Knowledge Base
Important Date:
- Our current Learning Portal officially retired on April 21st and transitioned to a new and improved Knowledge Base platform
What to Expect:
- You should have received an email invitation on April 20th to access the new Knowledge Base
- If you don’t see it, please check your spam or junk folder, or contact us
What’s New:
- A more streamlined and efficient experience
- Searchable, up-to-date content
- Easy access to practical resources to help you find information quickly
Need Help?
- If you have questions, encounter access issues, or need help finding information, please reach out to our Customer Success team. We’re here to ensure a smooth transition.
Thank you for your support as we move to this improved platform!
Your Voice Matters and We Want to Hear It
User Group Meeting | May 19 | 2:00 pm EDT
We’re expanding our customer User Group to create more opportunities for open dialogue, collaboration, and feedback. These focus group sessions give customers a direct line into our roadmap and help ensure we’re building solutions that support real‑world distributor and manufacturer needs.
Register now for our next User Group – a discussion on Net Pricing.
New IDEA Connector Customer
