Olivia Pickering
Marketing Executive
December 13, 2024
“Technology is moving so fast has profound implications on how we live and how we work.” These words from Antonio Neri, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, perfectly set the stage for this year’s bi-annual HPE Discover; with keynotes delivered in Barcelona highlighting transformational innovations across hybrid cloud, AI, and storage.
Did you miss the event? Here’s a recap of the standout headlines, showcasing how these innovations are transforming the way organisations operate.
HPE VM Essentials: Simplified and Cost-Effective Virtualisation
Neri underscored the importance of accessible virtualisation, and HPE VM Essentials takes centre stage by simplifying virtual machine (VM) management across hybrid cloud environments. It integrates flexible tools for unified operations, providing up to 5x cost savings in total ownership.
Key benefits:
- Unified management for virtualised workloads, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Support for live migration, high availability, and distributed workload placement.
- Integrated VM backup and recovery capabilities through partnerships with Cohesity and Commvault.
This solution is a must for organisations seeking cost-effective virtualisation without sacrificing performance.
HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000: Accelerating Object Storage at Scale
Neri highlighted the increasing demand for data-driven applications, and HPE Alletra Storage MP X10000 emerged as the game-changer. With 6x faster performance than competitors, it’s engineered for enterprises requiring scalable, high-performance object storage.
Why it matters:
- Built for exabyte-scale workloads, enabling fast storage and retrieval of vast datasets.
- Optimised for AI applications, with direct memory access (DMA) reducing latency for GPU-to-storage transfers.
- Features a disaggregated architecture supporting block, file, and object storage, simplifying management for IT teams.
This storage innovation is ideal for organisations looking to future-proof their data infrastructure while enabling AI and analytics.
Disconnected Management: Cloud for Regulated Environments
For organisations in regulated sectors, Neri introduced Disconnected Management solutions that bring the benefits of the cloud operating model to air-gapped environments. This ensures top-tier security for industries such as government, healthcare, and national infrastructure.
Key features:
- HPE Private Cloud Enterprise Disconnected and HPE Alletra Storage MP Disconnected for offline operations with maximum security.
- Sovereign cloud solutions tailored to meet local compliance and data sovereignty requirements.
This advancement allows organisations to modernise IT while maintaining stringent security and regulatory standards.
Expanding the AI Ecosystem: New Partners and Use Cases
AI innovation was another highlight, with HPE announcing an expansion of its Unleash AI program. Six new partners joined the ecosystem, offering specialised applications across diverse AI use cases.
Key updates:
- New partners: Codeium, Contextual.AI, Dataiku, IronYun, Securiti, and Writer.
- Applications include retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for better AI search results, secure GenAI, and AI-powered video analytics.
These partnerships solidify HPE’s position as a leader in enabling organisations to harness AI responsibly and effectively.
Future-Proofing IT Operations with HPE GreenLake
As Neri stated, “HPE GreenLake bridges today’s needs with tomorrow’s possibilities.” Barcelona 2024 showcased HPE’s most comprehensive GreenLake portfolio yet, focusing on hybrid IT and AI-native workloads.
Key capabilities:
- Integration with HPE VM Essentials, streamlining hybrid cloud operations.
- Cloud-native scalability for block, file, and object storage to meet growing IT demands.
- Enhanced governance and cost management tools, helping businesses optimise resources.
HPE GreenLake continues to set the benchmark for hybrid cloud platforms, empowering organisations to stay agile in a competitive landscape.
Final Thoughts
HPE Discover Barcelona 2024 reinforced the tech giant’s leadership in addressing modern IT challenges – from hybrid cloud and data management to AI and regulatory compliance.
DTP Group are proud to partner with HPE to bring these cutting-edge solutions to life for our customers; allowing them to modernise, innovate, and thrive in today’s fast-changing environment.
Contact us today to explore how we can help your organisation harness the power of HPE technologies.
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