HP showcases Cloud For The Instant On Enterprise at GITEX Technology Week 2011

HP today announced it is set to focus on Cloud  for The  Instant On Enterprise at GITEX Technology Week 2011, the Middle East’s premier technology event, demonstrating insights into the latest enterprise solutions to enable organizations to streamline operations while delivering increased service.

HP’s dedication to Cloud Computing and the company’s innovation in creating Instant-On Enterprises will form the core of HP’s GITEX presence. In addition, with enterprises interested in the flexibility and agility that cloud computing provides, but still harbouring initial concerns around security of cloud, HP is also demonstrating its expanded Enterprise Security Solutions portfolio.

The annual technology week, viewed as one of the most important ICT events in the world, is a leading platform for showcasing innovation which attracts the largest names in the industry year-on-year.

HP is once again backing GITEX with a large presence and support of key events such as the Cloud Confex as part of its commitment to innovation in technology.

As diamond sponsor of the GITEX Cloud Confex, HP demonstrates its continuous support of developing the future of cloud-based technology, with Steve Dietch, VP Marketing, HP Cloud Computing, delivering the key note speech.

In addition, HP will be hosting cloud workshops on its stand, delivering ways in which HP is the strategic partner that can help enterprises take the next steps in their journey to the cloud. Only HP has the experience in helping enterprises create the hybrid delivery cloud model for agility and efficiency. The services used to do this which are on show at GITEX include HP CloudSystem, HP Enterprise Cloud Services-Compute and HP Cloud Service Automation.

“GITEX Technology Week is a valuable event that brings all the major cloud computing players together, where companies can connect with people working in the technology industry from across the Middle East,” said Steve Dietch vice president, Cloud Solutions and Infrastructure, HP. “HP is delighted to participate in this conference and share our experiences in helping customers get tangible results from cloud including speeding innovation and time to revenue.”

With Cloud Computing and Instant-On Enterprise innovation setting HP as a market leader, HP has deployed innovative Cloud Computing solutions and Instant On applications throughout 2011, which has been fortified by the HP establishing a foundation for the unified approach to enterprise security by combining market-leading capabilities from ArcSight, Fortify and TippingPoint.

The HP Security Intelligence and Risk Management platform offers advanced correlation, application protection and network defense technology to protect applications and IT infrastructures from sophisticated cyberthreats, which HP will be highlighting at GITEX.

“GITEX acts as a gateway to reaching the region’s ICT market. This year we have invested significantly in showcasing the latest enterprise services that focus on the cloud, Instant On and security solutions we offer,” said Eyad Shihabi, Managing Director, HP Middle East. “With HP dedicated to developing the cloud sector, GITEX provides the ideal forum for discussing and demonstrating what value the cloud can add to businesses across the region.”

As part of HP’s GITEX activities, it will also be hosting the HP Channel Awards, where companies will be recognized for successes and hard work across all areas of business in the technology sector.