Azlan Sees Strong Potential as HP Partner

Azlan, the enterprise division of Tech Data Corporation, is predicting a positive response and uptake for the new HP ConvergedSystem 200-HC StoreVirtual, throughout 2015.

With the launch of the ConvergedSystem 200-HC, HP is signaling the end of virtualised infrastructures in which the server, storage and software were purchased separately and then brought together, to one in which the whole solution comes ready-made as an integrated system.

Billed as a  fast and easy way to deploy and manage virtual infrastructure’, the ConvergedSystem 200-HC StoreVirtual is a hyper-converged system which can be deployed in around 15 minutes. As well as all the core building blocks, it also comes with integrated HP OneView management software.

“Aimed at businesses with up to 250 seats, at a stroke, it expands the potential available market for virtualised solutions,” says Jonathan Kaiser, head of product, Azlan’s HP enterprise group. “The HP ConvergedSystem 200-HC is a totally and truly converged environment that is ready to go out of the box. That makes it easier to sell and deploy – and more affordable. It will be an easier decision to make for customers and will bring many more prospects – who might have otherwise looked at lower cost options that would not deliver the same level of functionality – into the frame. It’s a really great opportunity.”

Azlan’s specialist HP team will be offering multi-level support on the new ConvergedSystem, enabling resellers. The company will be arranging a series of workshops and demonstrations for partners that are interested in learning more about the ConvergedSystem 200-HC.

The ConvergedSystem 200-HC StoreVirtual is expected to made available for shipment in the first quarter of this year. A special promotion is also being planned for resellers that undertake training and engage on sales and marketing.