HP announced updates to HP MSA Storage that bring data tiering and advanced storage virtualization capabilities to the platform to further reduce the cost of storing data, boost business productivity, and simplify management for small and midsize businesses (SMB).
Like large organizations, SMBs are under many of the same pressures to do more with less. Over the last decade, storage technologies such as automated sub-LUN tiering and thin provisioning have revolutionized efficiency and agility. However, these advanced capabilities have often been limited to midrange and high-end disk arrays that place efficiency-boosting benefits out of reach for many SMB customers.
“SMB customers are facing many of the same challenges as larger enterprises, meaning they are looking for advanced storage features to help them boost efficiency and simplify their operations,” said Barun Lala, Director, Storage, HP India.
“The latest enhancements to HP MSA Storage enable customers with tight budgets to benefit from the simplicity, cost savings, and increased application performance that advanced storage features make possible.”
The latest enhancements to HP MSA Storage are reflected in the latest HP Simply StoreIT program assets, designed to accelerate partner implementation. With this program, HP distribution partners can help their SMB customers accelerate time to revenue with HP storage solutions by connecting them with the right solution based on specific business requirements. Program assets and tools include quote and configuration templates, co-branded lead-generation assets, training materials designed to increase sales opportunities, and a new Quick Start guide for partners. "The sales enablement tools offered through the Simply StoreIT program allow us to recommend storage solutions for our clients up to two times faster than before,” said Raymond Tuchman, CEO, Experis Technology Group.
