HP Solidifies Storage Management Software Offerings

Business Wire, Jan 10, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 10, 2001

Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE:HWP) today announced the consolidation of its storage management software products, including those offered by its Network Storage Solutions Organization (NSSO) and OpenView Business Unit, furthering HP's commitment to deliver open, scalable networked storage management for an always-on Internet infrastructure.

With the integration of NSSO and HP OpenView storage management software development and marketing resources, HP strengthens its leadership position in delivering the most comprehensive level of management and integration of storage software and devices, such as direct attached and network attached storage devices, SAN devices, device management, backup and HSM software, and network and systems management products.

"By combining technologies, HP can better deliver solutions that meet the Internet-magnitude growth needs of our customers, allowing them to more effectively use their resources," said Don Kleinschnitz, general manager of the consolidated organization, HP OpenView Storage Management. "We can offer customers comprehensive, integrated storage solutions as well as maximize our investment and competitive position in storage management software."

"HP understands the importance of storage management for today's Internet businesses," stated Patty Azzarello, vice president and general manager, HP OpenView Business Unit. "Combined with the strength of OpenView's leading e-services solutions, customers benefit from the reality of a robust, fully managed environment."

About HP OpenView

HP OpenView is the world's leading provider of Internet and e-services management solutions. HP OpenView's unmatched suite of integrated solutions and services drives Internet business success by enabling Internet businesses of all kinds to provide the fastest, most reliable customer experience. HP OpenView solutions are at work in more than 135,000 multivendor distributed computing environments worldwide. Together with offerings from more than 200 partners, HP OpenView offers a comprehensive portfolio of services and management solutions for integrated service management on all major platforms. Information about HP OpenView and its solutions can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com/go/openview.

About HP

Hewlett-Packard Company -- a leading global provider of computing and imaging solutions and services -- is focused on making technology and its benefits accessible to individuals and businesses through simple appliances, useful e-services and an Internet infrastructure that's always on.

HP has 88,500 employees worldwide and had total revenue from continuing operations of $48.8 billion in its 2000 fiscal year. Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.