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HP Expands IT Performance Software Suite

Fei — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:59:05 +0000

February 6, 2012

HP recently announced new editions to the HP IT Performance Suite that will strengthen executive visibility into application development, infrastructure and operations management to ensure IT alignment with enterprise needs.

The HP IT Performance Suite is the next-generation enterprise performance software platform that enables IT management to improve performance with operational intelligence. The suite delivers a comprehensive view across all IT assets, automates IT management and adjusts IT performance to meet specific business goals.

The new solutions allow clients to:

— Ensure IT alignment to enterprise strategy with new editions specifically for a company’s vice presidents of applications and of operations, powered by the HP IT Executive Scorecard, which provides insights to optimize application development as well as infrastructure and operations management via a single dashboard view.

— Rapidly develop and deliver high-quality applications that are closely aligned to changing enterprise needs with HP Application Lifecycle Intelligence (ALI) 2.0, offering end-to-end visibility to changes made within the development life cycle.

— Enhance service availability with HP Business Service Management (BSM) 9.1 software that analyzes large amounts of complex data and metrics to anticipate IT incidents and proactively remediate potential issues.

“IT leaders have a lot of data at their disposal, yet they do not have a single system to manage and make sense of that information to run IT as a business,” Mike Ng, general manager, HP Software, South-East Asia. “HP IT Performance Suite gives IT executives real enterprise insight with critical and actionable data that has a significant impact within the enterprise IT landscape as well as in the boardroom.”

The new HP IT Performance Suite: VP of Applications Edition and VP of Operations Edition provide common metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating and reporting on an IT organization’s performance. As a result, IT executives are able to accelerate decisions that improve enterprise agility by automating data collection and analysis from multiple sources into a single, customized dashboard view of IT metrics.

The new HP IT Performance Suite: VP of Operations Edition contains more than 50 out-of-the-box KPIs and works in hybrid environments, including public or private clouds as well as traditional environments. Comprehensive access to performance metrics enables better automation, delivery and monitoring of services across the IT operations environment. This allows IT executives to plan, design and implement processes that support dynamic infrastructure demands.

The new HP IT Performance Suite: VP of Operations Edition includes the HP IT Executive Scorecard, which collects data from a range of HP Software solutions that include HP Business Service Management, HP IT Service Management, HP Project and Portfolio Management, HP Data Center Automation, HP Cloud Service Automation and HP Cloud Services Architecture.

The HP IT Performance Suite: VP of Applications Edition benchmarks performance data against more than 60 out-of-the-box KPIs to evaluate an application organization’s efficiency, strengths and problem areas.

This edition uses HP Application Lifecycle Management software to aggregate data from the tools used in managing all aspects of an application life cycle. These include requirements management, project planning, tracking, quality assurance, testing, application development including source code configuration management, as well as build management, defect resolution, performance validation and release.

Organizations heavily invest in tools to manage application development life cycle. Concurrently, developers are working with a growing number of emerging technologies, teams are spread globally and ongoing customization of applications are becoming vital priorities for business innovation. The lack of integrated tools that coordinate development life cycles hinders the delivery of high-quality applications, which in turn impacts achievement of business goals.

HP ALI 2.0, a key component of the HP Application Lifecycle Management platform, creates traceability between assets and work streams across the application life cycle, including source code change and build management systems. This real-time visibility provides application delivery teams the intelligence and insight needed to be efficient, nimble and quality focused.

HP BSM 9.1 introduces predictive analytics into IT performance with HP Service Health Analyzer (SHA), a zero-configuration, zero-maintenance offering. By analyzing and remediating potential issues before they occur, clients can increase service availability and reduce business risk and operating costs.

Developed with HP Labs, the company’s central research arm, HP SHA sifts through large amounts of complex data in mobile, physical, virtual and cloud environments in real time to deliver actionable business insight. HP SHA analyzes historical norms and current trends of both applications and infrastructure data to correlate metric abnormalities with topology, or mapping.

HP Software Services provides comprehensive services for the IT Performance Suite – from transformation consulting and implementation, to support and education services. For the new VP of Applications Edition and VP of Operations Edition, HP Software Services offers a Solution Discovery Workshop and software implementation services. In addition, upgrade, education and support services help clients accelerate adoption of BSM 9.1.

HP IT Performance Suite: VP of Applications Edition and VP of Operations Edition are available worldwide. Pricing is based on implementation. HP Application Lifecycle Intelligence 2.0 is available worldwide at no additional costs to HP Application Lifecycle Management clients. HP Business Service Management 9.1 is available worldwide. Pricing is based on a licensing model.

More information about the HP IT Performance Suite is available at www.hp.com/software.

HP Unveils First Business Ultrabook

Fei — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:00:54 +0000

February 3, 2012

HP introduced its first business Ultrabook, which features a thin and light design, strong security options and a responsive solid-state hard drive for the ultimate mobile experience.

The HP Folio also delivers up to 9.0 hours of battery life, the highest performance available among Ultrabook devices currently on the market.

With battery life to get you through the workday, users are no longer saddled with carrying power adapters to charge their notebook PC. Plus, a wide array of ports, including Ethernet, eliminates the need to carry cumbersome dongles. Mobile professionals can now stay productive and get through their entire business day – from home to business and back home – with only the HP Folio.

“This category of product breaks new ground and will be a likely choice for businesses to offer to employees looking for a more consumer centric experience,” said Albert Mateo, General Manager, Personal Systems Group, HP Philippines. “We expect Ultrabooks will re-ignite interest in the small form factor PC category, and by 2015 expect 95 million Ultrabooks will be shipping WW annually.

Measuring less than 0.75-inch thin and utilizing an ultra slim 13.3-inch diagonal high-definition (HD) BrightView display, the HP Folio weighs just 1.50-kilos.

Powered by the latest Intel Core processors, the HP Folio also includes Intel Rapid Start technology which gets your system up and running fast to help you save time.

The HP Folio includes a backlit keyboard for mobile users who work in low-light conditions. A full array of ports, including RJ-45 and USB 3.0, allows users greater flexibility to connect to the information they need. The HP Folio also includes a solid-state drive (SSD) with 128 GB of storage for fast response times and increased reliability.

The HP Folio features HP CoolSense technology, which uses advanced hardware and intelligent software for a noticeably cooler notebook. The notebook also includes an HP Imagepad for highly accurate, advanced multitouch gesture support.

Additional features include an HP TrueVision HD Webcam for brighter, cleaner HD images, and Dolby Advanced Audio.

Users who need a desktop-like environment or additional audio, video, network and USB connectivity can connect the HP Folio to the HP USB 2.0 dock.

The HP Folio is expected to be available from January onwards with a starting price of Php 55,990.

HP Introduces New Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC

Fei — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:59:28 +0000

January 24, 2012

HP expanded its ultraportable consumer notebook PC portfolio with thin and light products that provide the ideal balance of mobility and high performance.

The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition offers an enriched listening experience with Beats Audio™ and delivers the signature black and red Beats Audio design to suit the style-conscious.

The redesigned HP Mini 210, which is equipped with Beats AudioTM, features a convenient mobile companion for on-the-go consumers.

HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition – Feel every emotion with the special edition

Introducing the new metal chic, the HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition reflects the signature Beats black and red design.

The black exterior carries a red Beats logo and a striking, black keyboard that is backlit in red. The soft-touch surface on the palm rest provides a smooth, silk-like tactile experience.

Similar to the high performance HP Pavilion dm4, this special edition also includes an exclusive Beats wallpaper and Beats microfiber sleeve.

Beats AudioTM technology was developed by HP in collaboration with legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine.

HP Mini 210 – On-the-go computing

With the addition of Beats AudioTM, the redesigned HP Mini 210 can be the preferred companion PC, with high-quality entertainment plus productivity while on-the-go. Weighing under 1.4-kilos(4) and measuring less than 1-inch thin(3), the stylish HP Mini 210 delivers up to 9.5 hours of computing(1).

The new Mini 210 design provides a modern, streamlined aesthetic with a sleek upswept back and is available in three colors –charcoal, crimson red and ocean drive.

The HP Pavilion dm4 Beats Edition is expected to be available from mid December at a starting price of around Php 49,990.

The HP Mini 210 is expected to be available from January 2012 at a starting price of around Php19,990.

Additional information is available at www.hp.com/personal and http://shopping.hp.com/go/newfromhp.

The Great HP sale announced

Fei — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:16:23 +0000

November 22, 2011

With the Yuletide season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to buy Christmas gifts to avoid the holiday rush. If in the market for laptops and other computer accessories, MSI-ECS is again holding a warehouse sale on November 28 to December 2, 2011, from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, at the MSI-ECS Bldg., # 3 Economia St. Bagumbayan, Quezon City. With items up to 80% off, never run out of good bargains.

Although laptop is limited to HP brand, other participating brands for accessories include Acer projectors, Microsoft hardware, Genius peripherals, Imation storage, Belkin iPod/iPad accessories.

To download a copy of the pricelists, visit http://msi-ecs.com.ph/xlinks/ITsale2011/SALE_PRICELIST.zip or call 688-3180 to 83 and look for Ed Zurbano or email marketing@msi-ecs.com.ph.

HP teams with Trinity University of Asia

Fei — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:00:31 +0000

October 7, 2011

HP has announced that Trinity University of Asia (TUA) has implemented HP Networking solutions to improve the efficiency and reliability of its academic services for more than 7,000 students and staff.

TUA’s rapid expansion over the past 3 years created challenges for an outdated technology infrastructure, hindering its ability to keep pace with student and staff demands.

With the new networking solutions provided by HP, TUA has improved the efficiency and support of academic services. The HP Networking solutions help deliver e-learning courses and handle communication across administrative, enrolment, financial as well as management functions. As a result, students and staff can rely on real-time, integrated information exchange to increase productivity.

“We need to address a wide range of staff and student needs – from e-learning courses to self-service administration – with services that are comprehensive, fast and reliable,” said Rosauro E. Manuel, Director of Information and Communication Technology, TUA. “HP transformed our network infrastructure to achieve these goals while also supporting our plans to continue expanding our academic services.”

TUA selected HP E-series switches, HP E-series MultiService Mobility (MSM) access points and HP PCM+ Network Management software for their speed, availability as well as competitive total cost of ownership. Since the implementation of HP’s Networking solutions in 2008, TUA has eliminated network downtime and delivers e-learning courses 4 times faster than previously.

“Modern universities, like TUA, are looking to innovate with new services to engage their students and staff,” Ryan Guadalquiver, managing director and general manager, Enterprise Business, HP Philippines. “We have responded to this need with networking solutions which provide an advanced networking fabric that is up to twice as fast with half the energy used. This enabled TUA to deliver enhanced student and staff services, creating new learning experiences as well as streamlined operations.”

Networking is a key component of HP Converged Infrastructure, which enables the Instant-On Enterprise environment. In a world of continuous connectivity, the Instant-On Enterprise embeds technology in everything it does to serve students, customers, employees, partners, and citizens with whatever they need, instantly.

More information at http://www8.hp.com/ph/en/home.html.

HP announces new mobile and 3D printing capabilities

Fei — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:00:12 +0000

By Elizabeth Fish
September 13, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO – For those running HP printers and scanners alongside their Macs, the company on Thursday announced a series of new products at its Imaging and Printing Conference 2011. The new developers are aimed at helping both HP’s home and business consumers adopt mobile and 3D printing.

With the popularity of tablets and smartphones, HP is broadening its support for printing directly from mobile devices. Supported HP printers can now run HP ePrint Wireless Direct, meaning users can print from mobile devices via a peer-to-peer connection, all without the need of network or Internet access.

Those with iPhones running iOS 4.2 or greater can take advantage of the new HP Printer Control app, which allows complete wireless control of a printer. Users can scan photos and documents directly from a supported HP scanner to Facebook or Google Docs via their mobile phone, as well as being able to scan directly into an email message. The app can also monitor the printer’s status, so no one will ever run out of ink at a crucial moment. The release date for the app is yet to be confirmed by HP.

Users hoping for a more basic app can download the free HP ePrint Home and Biz app for iOS, Android, or Symbian phones and tablets. The app, due out later this month, allows even simpler printing of documents and images from their mobile devices.

For those who want to capture 3D objects, as well as scan without losing quality, the HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 may fit the bill. The scanner can capture six different images of a document or 3D object and compile them into one seamless image. It’s also compatible with Apple’s AirPrint functionality and other wireless printing systems. The printer will be released in November, although no price or exact date has been confirmed.

For more information on these and other mobile and 3D printing products announced at the Imaging and Printing Conference visit HP’s Innovation for Impact page.

TouchPad Backlash: Retailers Say Sorry For Order Errors

Fei — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:59:16 +0000

By David Daw
August 25, 2011

SAN FRANCISCO – Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, and Best Buy are facing a backlash from wannabe HP TouchPad buyers after each of the retailers oversold their supplies of the WebOS-based tablets. B&N is facing the brunt of angry customers with many disgruntled TouchPad bargain hunters taking to social networks to speak their mind.

Troubles began when Amazon.com, B&N, and Best Buy offered the discontinued $99 HP tablet on Monday and sold out their stock in record time. B&N sold all its TouchPad inventory and, inventory it mistakenly believed it had, in under an hour, according to reports. It was then forced to send out e-mails to many of the customers who’d bought a TouchPad and informed them their order hadn’t been processed.
B&N’s customer service department explained in a e-mail: “Due to unexpected customer demand for this item, our inventory was depleted prior to your order being processed so we are unable to fulfill this item as requested.” B&N continued to explain orders were canceled and that credit cards would not be charged.

It didn’t take long before users complained on Twitter about the goof. “Thought I had a deal for HP Touchpad,” said Twitter user mal1981. “Got proof of payment and then cancellation from #barnesandnoble. Should have known! Don’t trust them!” Users have even created an online petition to protest B&N.
Best Buy declined to comment on the story and B&N did not return multiple inquiries to discuss the matter.

Best Buy and Amazon (through its Onsale sub-site) were also forced to cancel orders and face similar backlashes from customers. Angry customers also flocked to social networks to share publicly their outrage. Grumpy customers complained bitterly about Best Buy and Amazon giving them the equivalent of a Bronx Cheer online.
Determined TouchPad shoppers were likely ticked-off since by the time most customers were notified their order was cancelled many Web and brick-and-mortar stores were out of stock.

Both B&N, through its e-mail to customers, and Amazon, through a comment on its site, have reiterated they are sorry and that customers will not be charged even if their credit cards may show an authorization for the order.

So customers who missed out can go ahead and try their luck with other retailers. If you still want to grab a touchpad we’ve got a list of 5 great sites to take a look at for last minute TouchPad fire sale deals.

HP rolls out webOS software update for TouchPad

Fei — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:59:01 +0000

By Agam Shah
August 3, 2011

NEW YORK – A webOS software update for Hewlett-Packard’s TouchPad tablet will be delivered over-the-air starting on Monday, a company executive said on Twitter.

The TouchPad has been criticized for its slow performance and HP said it would deliver a webOS software update for the tablet to run faster.

“It’s in the pipeline … starting to roll out this morning,” wrote Richard Kerris, vice president, worldwide developer relations for webOS at HP, in a Twitter message Monday morning.

HP declined to offer further details, saying information on the software update and specific features would be provided at a later time.

“We’re focused on ensuring an excellent experience on TouchPad, and we’re addressing as much of the early performance feedback as possible to deliver the experience customers expect. While we haven’t given a specific time of when the OTA will occur, customers can expect it shortly,” said Sara Coughlin, an HP spokeswoman, in an e-mail.

HP started shipping the TouchPad July 1 with webOS 3.0, which was announced earlier this year. A US$449 TouchPad model includes a 9.7-inch screen, 1.2GHz dual-core ARM processor, Wi-Fi and 16GB of storage, while a 32GB model is $549. The original prices for the 16GB and 32GB TouchPads were $499 and $599, respectively, but HP is currently providing “instant rebates” of $50 on both models in an attempt to attract buyers.

Users have criticized the tablet’s performance and weight when compared to Apple’s iPad or Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, but the TouchPad has found buyers in early adopters and those who have Palm smartphones, which also use webOS.

HP has also said it would release a 4G TouchPad tablet for AT&T’s wireless network in the U.S., but has not given a release date. That version of the tablet includes upgraded hardware such as a 1.5GHz processor.

HP announces laptops with new AMD Llano chips

Fei — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:00:49 +0000

By Agam Shah
June 15, 2011

MUMBAI – Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday announced 11 new laptops starting at US$399, running AMD’s new chips code-named Llano.

The new Pavilion and ProBook laptops have dual- and quad-core A-series chips, which AMD is expected to officially announce this month. The laptops are targeted at consumers and businesses.

AMD’s A-series chips are faster and more power-efficient than its predecessors, the Phenom, Athlon and Sempron processors. The new processors integrate the CPU and graphics processor in a single chip.

HP has been updating its laptops this year with Intel’s latest Core chips based on the Sandy Bridge microarchitecture, which started shipping in January. Like the A-series chips, Sandy Bridge chips integrate the graphics processor and CPU in a single chip. Analysts have said that while AMD’s graphics technology is superior, the CPU technology is better on Intel chips.

Like other vendors, HP is offering both AMD and Intel chips on its laptops to meet market demand for a variety of laptop configurations.

The new ProBook and Pavilion laptops provide longer battery life than its predecessors, HP said. The laptops will become available in different parts of the world in various configurations, though the company did not provide specific release dates. The A-series chips in the laptops have CPUs running between 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz and Radeon graphics processors running between 1.4GHz and 2.1GHz.

The Pavilion G4, G6 and G7 laptops are priced starting at $399, and are targeted at budget customers for basic tasks like office productivity and casual gaming. HP did not provide further details on the laptops or their battery life.

The Pavilion DV4, DV6 and DV7 laptops start at $579, and are designed for entertainment, the company said. The laptops offer double the graphics performance than previous integrated graphics technologies, HP said.

The ProBook S-series business laptops are priced starting at $519. The strong Radeon graphics engines allow the laptops to run heavy multimedia applications, besides regular applications. Browsers will for example off-load Adobe Flash video for processing on the graphics processor. Earlier such tasks were done by the CPU, which is typically slower in processing graphics.

The ProBook 4435S and 4436S models come with 14-inch displays, while the 4535S has a 15.6-inch display. The laptops support up to 8GB of RAM and 750GB of hard drive storage. The laptops have USB 3.0, HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface), and Microsoft’s Windows 7 OS. The weight of the laptops start at between 2.07 kilograms (4.57 pounds) and 2.33 kilograms without optical drives.

The AMD processor options with the ProBook S-series laptops include the 2.3GHz quad-core A6-3400MX processor or 2.5GHz dual-core A4-3400M.

The ProBook B-series laptops, priced starting at $679, includes the 14-inch screen 6465B, and a 15.6-inch screen 6565B. The laptops come with either the quad-core A8-3510MX processor running at 2.5GHz, the 2.3GHz quad-core A6-3410MX, or the dual-core A4-3310MX running at 2.5GHz.

HP’s ‘Kung Fu Panda’ move

Fei — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:14:15 +0000

June 09, 2011

HP and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. have united once again to create the studio’s action-packed 3-D film “Kung Fu Panda 2.”

For ultimate performance, production artists at DreamWorks Animation relied on powerful HP Z800 Workstations to achieve industry firsts while designing everything from whirling water and lush green lands to battle scenes filled with thousands of kung fu characters.

For more than a decade, HP and DreamWorks Animation have worked side by side to create revolutionary technology that has helped craft eye-popping, heart-racing and awe-inspiring animation features like the “Shrek“ series, “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Megamind,” “Kung Fu Panda” and now “Kung Fu Panda 2.”

In “Kung Fu Panda 2,” Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

HP’s high-performance workstations have been fine-tuned to meet the detailed and demanding creative needs of DreamWorks Animation. The HP Z800 Workstations are radically faster – as much as 50 percent for some applications – than their predecessors and are the workstation of choice for several studios around the world. The additional high-speed Intel processing cores, memory and option drives enabled artists to effectively work on multiple shots concurrently and far more interactively than before.

“The creative ambition for ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ again pushed DreamWorks Animation to the cutting edge of technology. The film’s lead characters are some of the most intricate ever created and the environments are among the richest and most vibrant in CG filmmaking,” said Ed Leonard, chief technology officer, DreamWorks Animation. “HP technology continues to help us cross these new boundaries, develop new standards for the filmmaking industry and ultimately create enjoyable films for audiences around the world.”

The original “Kung Fu Panda” film, released in 2008, used more than 50 terabytes of data and required nearly 25 million render hours. With the switch to stereoscopic 3-D and the ever-escalating creative aspirations of the filmmakers, “Kung Fu Panda 2” used 100 terabytes of data and required more than 55 million render hours.

“HP is committed to bringing innovations to market that help customers like DreamWorks Animation unleash their creative genius,” said Albert Mateo, HP Philippines Personal Systems Group General Manager. “Working closely with industry leaders in film and animation inspires us to deliver top-performing technology that take their creations to the next level.”