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DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Systems/Enterprise:
HP DELIVERS NEW STANDARDIZATION
OFFERINGS FOR ENTERPRISES
Ushering in a new era of standardization in enterprise computing, HP
announced
numerous new systems, software and services that help enterprise customers
achieve greater competitive advantage. The offerings enable companies to
better leverage standardization -- through industry-standard architectures,
reusable components and consistent implementation -- to reduce costs and
simplify change. As a result, HP and its strategic partners help customers
simplify their IT environments and create more business value.
"Standardization is central to the HP Adaptive Enterprise strategy," said
Scott Stallard, senior vice president and general manager of Enterprise
Storage and Servers at HP. "These new systems, software and services from HP
and our partners enable customers to standardize their people, processes and
technologies and lay the foundation for increased business agility."
"FTD partnered with HP to offer our membership of approximately 20,000
florists a standardized technology solution which combines powerful features,
flexibility and manageability at an affordable cost," said Bob Norton,
chairman and chief executive officer of FTD. "The partnership between FTD and
HP enables FTD's member florists to seamlessly process floral orders sent
across the street or around the world."
Web services, utility computing, .NET, CPU harvesting and distributed
computing are just a few of the technologies that fall under the Grid
computing umbrella. Gt04 -- a premiere enterprise Grid computing conference
targeting industrial and commercial users -- will gather experts, and outline
strategies and road maps for Grid deployment. For more information, visit
www.gt04.com.
Grid computing is here!
Hp Expands And Evolves Full Server Portfolio To Industry Standards
HP has now evolved its full server portfolio to industry-standard
architectures -- x86 and Itanium -- with the unveiling of the HP NonStop
Advanced Architecture. The NonStop servers will use the Intel Itanium 2
processor as the robust, standards-based foundation of its fault-tolerant
environment.
In addition, a fully refreshed HP 9000 server line provides customers a
clear
path to Intel Itanium 2-based platforms. The Itanium-based HP Integrity server
line is now complete with the introduction of entry-level servers ideal for
the telecommunications, security and high-performance technical computing
markets. Customers can further benefit from standards with the increased use
of common components between the two server lines.
Vanguard Car Rental, owner of Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental ANC,
employs 14,000 workers in more than 80 countries and relies solely on HP
technology for its business.
"HP has consistently offered us smart choices for our infrastructure based
on
industry standards that allow us to adapt to growth and change," said Tyler
Best, chief information officer of Vanguard Car Rental. "We have used the HP
ProLiant server line for many years and are planning to also upgrade our
reservation system with two HP Superdomes in the near future. By standardizing
on HP we enjoy a lower cost of ownership, better return on investment and
quicker time to market for our customers."
Continued Differentiation With Focused Innovations
HP continues to differentiate its products with focused innovation based on
industry standards. Extending its standardization efforts to deliver on its
vision of Grid computing for the enterprise, HP announced the Automatic
Flexing interface, the first Grid-based interface for commercial data center
environments.
The Automatic Flexing interface provides an application programming
interface
(API) that allows applications to control the request and release of compute
resources in a virtualized, heterogeneous infrastructure. HP Labs leveraged
Grid standards for Web services middleware to develop the Automatic Flexing
interface to meet real-time business demands by horizontally scaling
applications.
The Automatic Flexing interface is expected to be available and deployed on
a
range of HP virtualization offerings in the near future. More information
about the interface is available at
www.hp.com/go/stan
dardization/presskit.
In the telecommunications industry, network and equipment providers are
moving
away from cumbersome, proprietary technologies and relying more on modular,
standards-based solutions for the speed and flexibility they need to serve
customer demand. Building on this trend, HP announced significant enhancements
to its HP OpenCall portfolio of telecommunications software in the areas of
interactive voice solutions (VoiceXML-based), network signaling (SS7-based)
and location-based services.
HP also continues to deliver innovation for the most advanced computing
interconnect requirements. HP InfiniBand optimizes clustered HP Integrity
servers running HP-UX for commercial database and high-performance technical
computing markets.
Reusable Components In Storage And Client Management
Reusable components deliver a step-wise approach to building an adaptive
enterprise. By breaking down monolithic structures, IT departments can respond
to change faster to take advantage of business opportunities. To this end, HP
introduced the HP StorageWorks ESL E-series tape libraries.
To be offered in both LTO Ultrium 460 and SDLT 320 industry-standard drive
formats, the HP StorageWorks ESL712e and ESL630e enterprise tape automation
systems are self-aware tape solutions designed specifically for use in storage
area network environments. The ESL712e and ESL630e libraries offer customers
the ability to modularly scale their storage capacity with additional tape
cartridges and to scale performance of tape storage read-write functions with
additional Ultrium 460 and SDLT 320 tape drives. This modularity is achieved
while reusing the intelligent management features of the E-series tape
libraries.
Built on a foundation of modular storage components and designed to bring
modularity to SAN environments, the HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array
(EVA) family now includes a pay-per-use financing program. Businesses with
uncertain storage capacity requirements can reduce cost and risk by paying
only for what they use.
Advancing the framework for modular management, new HP Client Manager
Software
standardizes management of desktop systems and plugs into adaptive management
through HP Systems Insight Manager (SIM). HP Client Management Solutions 6.0,
including HP Client Manager Software 6.0, offers improved usability,
scalability, security and globalization features for more stable and
consistent hardware and software lifecycle management across the
enterprise.
New HP Systems Insight Manager Connector software provides seamless
integration of PC management into the HP SIM for complete client hardware and
software lifecycle management from within the HP SIM console.
Consistent Implementation For Greater Productivity
Consistent implementation entails a consistent approach to people, process
and
technology to respond quickly to change. HP continues to develop and enhance
programs, built for the particular needs of enterprises, that provide an
evolution path to business and IT standardization. With increased productivity
and faster time to market, businesses can then focus on competitive
differentiation.
Addressing standardization in printing, HP's new CMYK Plus specification
ensures consistent color and quality for print service providers. By enabling
print service providers to achieve rich, vibrant colors without intervention,
such as time-consuming file separations, CMYK Plus automatically preserves the
integrity of customers' brands across all marketing vehicles.
HP is delivering enterprise migration programs to simplify and standardize
software upgrades. Those capabilities include applications and infrastructure
consolidation services that enable a standardized approach when upgrading
software. In addition, HP Services provides education, project management,
support and outsourcing services to simplify transitions.
HP is continuing to help customers move from competitors' proprietary
systems
to industry-standard architectures. The second phase of HP's Sun migration
program offers qualified customers in the United States up to $50,000 in
migration services to move from Sun Solaris systems to HP's industry-standard
platforms running HP-UX, Linux or Microsoft Windows. The program provides
trade-in offers for used Sun Solaris systems including a rebate of up to 15
percent to move to HP ProLiant servers or a credit of up to 20 percent toward
the purchase of HP Integrity servers.
The program is designed to give customers access to a proof-of-concept
system
at no extra cost, as well as to the tools, services, multi-OS strategy and
industry-standard hardware they need to run the applications that are most
important to their business.
HP estimates it has generated $300 million worldwide in revenue through the
Sun migration program and other initiatives from the time they were
implemented in early 2003 -- half of that generated in the United States. More
information on this program is available at www.hp.com/go/eclipse.
The HP and SAP program for mySAP ERP (enterprise resource planning) is
available worldwide to customers migrating to the mySAP ERP solution. HP and
SAP provide customers with a complete package of services, expertise and
financial incentives that will help ensure a simplified and economical path to
mySAP ERP. Focused collaboration targets both HP and competitors' customers to
help reduce operating costs and increase business effectiveness for a more
agile, responsive future.
Additionally, HP provides readiness assessments, planning and design, and
implementation services as part of a complete portfolio of services for
Windows Server and Exchange 2003. As part of this program, a migration package
enables customers in North America to conduct migrations during regular
business hours, without the downtime or bandwidth constraints that are common
with upgrades. The migration package combines HP ProLiant servers, HP
StorageWorks Modular Smart Array storage systems and HP OpenView Storage
Mirroring software.
HP's Oracle E-Business Suite 11i Upgrade program offers an assortment of HP
products, services and tools designed to dramatically decrease the amount of
time and money customers spend to upgrade or transition their Oracle
applications running in an HP environment. The program includes discounts on
select hardware as well as equipment trade-ins on new purchases. HP provides
consignment systems to program participants to ensure business operations can
continue during the upgrade period.
HP Services For Standardization
HP creates and delivers its entire portfolio of services and solutions
based
on the principles of standardization so customers can respond to change
quickly and efficiently with minimal cost and lessened risk.
Standardization is incorporated into every stage of the services lifecycle,
including designing, implementing, managing, supporting and evolving the IT
infrastructure, so that customers can experience greater business agility and
ease in adapting their businesses. HP uses industry standards, such as IT
Service Management in management services, Web services in enterprise
integration, and .NET and J2EE in application services, to deliver these
services and help customers become adaptive enterprises.
HP Services, together with a network of global system integrators, provides
customers the value of choice as well as fast deployment and reduced total
cost of ownership.
Delivering Standardization With Strategic Partners
HP and its strategic alliances provide customers with increased choice in
implementing the principles of standardization in IT and business that result
in reduced cost and simplified change. HP leverages its annual research and
development investment with industry leaders to develop industry-standard
architectures, reusable components and consistent business processes that
provide joint customers with a simpler and more cost-efficient way to manage
their day-to-day business change.
HP and industry-standard leaders in processors, operating systems and
networking -- Intel, Microsoft and Cisco -- are driving industry standards
through their joint go-to-market and engineering development initiatives. From
HP and Intel co-engineering Itanium processors and supporting the program
through a joint ISV recruitment and marketing program, to HP's Frontline
partnership with Microsoft, to HP's Adaptive Network Architecture program with
Cisco, HP and its partners continue to deliver competitive advantage to
customers.
HP alliances with industry-leading software providers, including BEA and
Oracle, deliver strategic value to customers through interoperability and
comprehensive solutions, such as Virtual Desktop Environment with integrated
Oracle database and BEA WebLogic, as well as through customer migration
programs. HP is a premier platform vendor for Oracle, with more than 80,000
joint customers, and together the companies hold more than 10 world-record
benchmarks for price-performance, scalability and performance.
About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and
institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure,
personal computing and access devices, global services and imaging and
printing. For the fiscal year ending on Oct. 31, HP revenue totaled $73.1
billion. More information about HP is available at www.hp.com.
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