Whilst many will use the HP TouchPad as an entertainment device, happily tapping and gesturing away at its multitouch screen, the device also has a role to play in the workplace. If you’re going to spend any length of time creating documents or emails on the HP TouchPad, then a physical keyboard may be a wise move.
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Microsoft and HP Announce Windows SBS 2011 Essentials & ProLiant MicroServer Partnership
Yesterday we brought you news of HP and Microsoft teaming up to bring Windows SBS 2011 Essentials to the HP ProLiant Microserver next month.Microsoft’s Michael Leworthy and HP’s Brad Kirby discuss the partnership in this video from Microsoft Tech-Ed and demo three new features from the platform.
Win a HP ProLiant MicroServer!
If you’ve been looking for a new 4 bay server for your home or small business, then I hope you checked out our review of the HP ProLiant MicroServer (if you didn’t, it’s here). We gave it a “Highly Recommended” award last month, praising its performance to cost ratio, easily expandable chassis, and surprisingly good processor. It makes for a great first server, without a doubt.
And, this week, we’ve got one to give away to a lucky WGS Reader!
WGS Reader Offer: Get Up to 15% Cashback On the HP Data Vault X510
Just before we finish up for Christmas, it’s time for another great WGS Reader Offer! We’ve teamed up with the HP StorageWorks team in Europe who have agreed to offer a great home server cashback deal for WGS readers.
Interview: A Trip Around the Prosumer and Small Business Storage Market, With Netgear (Part 2)
On Monday, we published part one of our interview with Tiffany Pham, Netgear’s Product Line Manager for Prosumer Storage, in which we discussed the current state of the prosumer and small business storage market, and how the company is seeking to differentiate their ReadyNAS line versus an ever-growing number of competitors.
Our interview continues with a look how network attached storage products are progressing along the technology adoption cycle, consumer and small business preference towards ease of use and the product features they demand, as well as an outline of where Netgear see the opportunities to grow the category going forward.
HP Pulls Out of the Windows Home Server Market, Leaves Vail Out in the Cold
HP today announced an immediate withdrawal from the Windows Home Server market, citing a strategic realignment caused by the company’s recent acquisition of Palm, and focus on WebOS device development in 2011. The company will not support Microsoft’s next-generation home server platform, whilst plans are yet to be announced for the support of Microsoft’s forthcoming small business server SKUs.
Fujitsu Unveils PRIMERGY Micro Server for Small Business
Competition hots up as Fujitsu joins HP in targeting smaller businesses with low cost, entry-level server hardware.
HP Begins Small Business Sales Push for Drobo
In a surprise move, HP are set to begin selling Data Robotics Inc.’s line of Drobo storage devices, according to reports. Despite targeting consumers with the HP MediaSmart Server and small businesses with the HP Data Vault range, the company will have 200 call center employees trained on supporting sales of the Drobo from today.
Find Out More About the New HP ProLiant MicroServer
Last week, HP announced the new ProLiant MicroServer, a small footprint, AMD-powered server for small business which we reckon is going to be a great little box for running Windows Server Aurora. As part of the company’s Coffee Coaching series, HP have published a series of interviews with consultants, business owners and resellers with hands on experience of the new server.
HP ProLiant MicroServer Hints At What’s to Come for Windows Server Aurora
AMD Neo II-powered system launches HP’s new MicroServer category for small business. At a starting price of £329/£220, all it needs is a low cost server operating system to match. Could this be the hardware HP use to push Windows Server Aurora at release?
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