HP has announced the HP ProLiant ML115 server, a new addition to its x86 server line-up that is designed to meet the growing IT and budgetary demands of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), while optimizing their business outcomes.
The HP ProLiant ML115 is an easy to use, affordable, entry-level computing solution built with the needs of Indian SMBs in mind. Powered by Second-Generation AMD Opteron 1000 series processors based on DDR2 memory and dual-core technology or single-core AMD Athlon 64 processor 3500+, the HP ProLiant ML115 is available at the price of a desktop server. The server is ideal for networking, file-and-print, shared Internet access, small team email and LAN infrastructure.
“HP combines proven trust and design excellence of the industry-standard ProLiant server technology with the power of AMD's Second-Generation processors for SMB customers by making it simple, reliable and affordable,” said Tony Parkinson, vice-president and general manager, Industry Standard Servers, HP Asia-Pacific. “The HP ProLiant ML115 is a true server available at a desktop price to improve networking, business efficiency and protect company email and files.”
The HP ProLiant ML115 joins a strong portfolio of ProLiant servers that customers of all sizes around the world have come to depend upon.
“AMD and HP have collaborated once again to deliver technology that will help growing businesses maximize their IT budgets with cost-effective solutions. The HP ProLiant ML115, with Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor is easy-to-use and easy-to-configure with off-the-shelf functionality,” said Alok Ohrie, Managing Director, AMD India.
India is one of the fastest growing markets for x86 servers in the APAC region in terms of Y-o-Y growth and has witnessed significant increase in demand for entry and mid-range servers. According to IDC, HP maintained the No.1 position in the Asia/Pacific (inc. Japan ) x86 server markets in unit shipment terms for the 19th consecutive quarter since Q2 2002 capturing 25.7% market share in Q4 2006. HP is also No.1 in X86 Servers in unit shipments, in Q4 2006 in India.
According to Rajesh Dhar, Country Manager, Industry Standard Servers, HP India, “With this new entry level servers, customers will now have access to the expertise and guidance they need through HP and its strong network of channel partners. This new addition is the result of tremendous market acceptance of HP's technology and its leadership in the x86 domain in the country. Market verticals such as BFSI, telecom, oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, microverticals and SMB continue to be the key segments driving HP's x86 momentum in India.” |
