Jan 30, 2002 : HP Expands Linux Solutions

📅 January 30, 2002 - Hewlett-Packard Company (hp.com) has expanded its range ofLinux-based solutions with new systems, software and services for businessand telecommunications customers and network equipment providers.

The company introduced new offerings in its services portfolio for Linux, apay-per-use utility pricing program for Linux service providers, theavailability of Linux-based carrier-grade servers and a developer's platformfor HP Opencall software.
"Linux is clearly attracting customers in a variety of markets who areadopting this technology to achieve increased productivity, greaterefficiency and lower costs," said Carly Fiorina, HP chairman and chiefexecutive officer. "By partnering with the Linux development and open sourcecommunities, HP is able to deliver a full set of applications, based on openindustry standards, that help customers address real-world businesschallenges and opportunities."
Fiorina will deliver the opening keynote address at the LinuxWorldconference today, Jan. 30. She will discuss the progress of Linux, showcaseLinux solutions that customers are implementing today, and highlight thebenefits that HP's pending merger with Compaq are expected to bring to Linuxadoption.
HP, in collaboration with its partners, provides Linux-based solutions tocompanies such as Amazon, BMW, Boeing, HSBC's Brazilian bank operations,Nokia, Mexico's Penoles mining company, Speedera, ViaWest and Verizon'sIndia operations.
"HP is working with us to develop and implement a complete Linux solution,including servers, customized software and consulting services, to help usrebuild our branch automation system and seamlessly integrate with ourcentral data center, enabling us to increase time-to-market and better meetour customer needs," said Rumi Contractor, CIO, HSBC Brazil. "We chose Linuxon HP systems because of HP's support of open standards and the integrated,open source software that gives us flexibility and independence fromproprietary platforms, helping reduce our operating costs."
HP customers and partners will be on hand in HP's booth (No. 723) atLinuxWorld, where the company will demonstrate its Linux solutions andservices. Featured products include HP's Linux-based compute clusters,Linux- based workstations, carrier-grade servers, Linux solutions for HPOfficejet and inkjet printers, and software manageability offeringsincluding HP Servicecontrol manager, HP Toptools and HP MC/Serviceguard. Thecompany also will demonstrate the HP Opencall Linux software developer's kitand show a prototype smart handheld appliance using HP Chai-LX software. Inaddition, HP experts will be available to discuss Linux support, educationservices and consulting services.
Expanded infrastructure service offerings for Linux include porting andmigration services, security services and telecommunications applicationservices. HP has extended its outsourcing services program to include Linuxfor running and managing customer operations and IT infrastructures. Inaddition, HP will test, deploy and maintain the Linux solutions it installs.
HP's pay-per-use utility pricing program for Linux, expected to be availablein spring 2002, allows service providers to better align informationtechnology costs with revenues as technology use fluctuates over time. Withthe program they can respond more effectively to unexpected capacity needsand pay for capacity only when it is used, the company says. HP also offerspay-per-use programs for HP-UX and Windows systems.
The HP Opencall SS7 Linux Development Platform is an Intel-based platformthat connects to the telecom network and allows developers creatingSS7-based solutions with the Linux SDK to live test them in real networkenvironments. The HP Opencall line, comprising hardware and software, is amarket share leader within the telecommunications industry for signaling,service development and voice-interactive platforms for SS7-based andconverged SS7-IP services. See hp.com/linux for more details.