Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co (NYSE:HPE) is trying to escalate its growth through strategic partnerships. The company has entered into an exclusive collaboration with Linux-based open source platform provider ClearCenter. HPE says that through this, it is optimistic of strengthening its operations in the Small and Medium Business (SMB) server market.
The deal outlines that ClearCenter will offer ClearOS to HPE ProLiant servers, which will in return grant simple secure and affordable IT to the SMB. ClearOS software is a secure and stable Server Gateway, which has been helping businesses adapt to the needs of the environment. HPE believes it has a lot to reap from the new partnership.
HPE has the ability to drive its top line over the long term
Every company wants to grow in the long term and this is what HPE is seeking to achieve through its strategic investments and initiatives. The partnership will enable customers to access a single platform in the delivery of cloud performances. This will help in simplifying customer IT environments while at the same time decrease management costs.
The open source Cloud platform is growing very fast and with HPE’s ability to innovate new products, being in a partnership will help in achieving its long-term goals. The company’s VP and GM of ProLiant Rack & Tower Servers and SMB Solutions, Tim Peters outlines that their intention is to continue being in the lead in the SMB server market.
HPE will also be introducing its new Gen 10 ProLiant servers
With its new partnership, HPE aims at returning value to shareholders in the form of dividend and share repurchases. At the same time, it will also be other ProLiant MicroServers, Gen10, ML110, ML30 and DL20. Each of them has independent flexibility because of the example; the ML30 allows growth at a very low cost.
Apparently, this is the first time that ClearCenter is getting into a partnership. However, Peters cites, “We think selling the MicroServer with the ClearOS will provide that turnkey offering that lets the partner compete effectively in this market.” Meanwhile, HPE’s stock closed at $17.03