SMB Solutions Blog articles

BYOD impacts SMB in a big way: HP’s solution makes your IT job easier!

MelissaElicker — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:55:57 GMT

By Lisa A. Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader

The BYOD phenomenon brings unprecedented opportunities for businesses to serve your customers with “speed of light” responsiveness. As a midsize IT manager with few IT resources and no doubt a demanding user community – how have you kept up with managing the explosion of unstructured data, audio and video streaming in from your customers, suppliers and employees? Now HP offers solutions to help you modernize, mobilize and collaborate.

Paradoxes in IT can often work to your advantage!

HP-SMBSolutions — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:50:33 GMT

Author: Travis Kuter, HP Partner Business Manager – Citrix
HP on the new Citrix VDI-in-box 5.1 Announcement

Mobility changes everything. How can you simplify and secure your IT?

HP-SMBSolutions — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:41:06 GMT

By Lisa A. Wolfe HP worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader

Without a doubt, this mobility trend will change IT in your small or medium-size business. Act now and seize the opportunity to make the most of the associated productivity gains that can help your business grow. Today, we are announcing simplified IT network and infrastructure products and solutions to help your prepare for the application and data demands of your mobile workforce. Get ready!

Your business can’t escape the BYOD phenomenon–get ready

HP-SMBSolutions — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:20:43 GMT

By Lisa A. Wolfe HP worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader, EB/ESSN

I’ve heard more buzz this week around how companies need to meet the challenges of the inevitable BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend.

Companies of any size need a BYOD strategy to....

Do more with less—with self-sufficient, new HP ProLiant Gen8 servers

HP-SMBSolutions — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:50:49 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader, EB/ESSN

As a midsize business, you don’t have the luxury of having a large IT staff. With the few IT resources you have strapped down supporting a wide range of end-user requirements—you will want to check out HP’s new ProLiant Gen8 servers.

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

HP-SMBSolutions — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:23:09 GMT

BYOD: Bring Your Own Device

The New SMB Landscape Requires Your IT Network to be Bulletproof

By Lisa Wolfe, HP worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader, EB/ESSN

I recently heard from a CEO of a close HP Partner that just a year ago, his organization wasn’t focused on assisting small- and midsize-customers with integrating and optimizing their IT devices. Fast forward to today: It’s now a central priority for his business and many of the small and midsize business (SMB) resellers he partners with.

5 technology solution trends for small and midsize businesses in 2012

HP-SMBSolutions — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:05:19 GMT

5 technology solution trends for small and midsize businesses in 2012

By Lisa Wolfe, HP worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader, EB/ESSN

With the start of a new year, like many of you, I take a closer look at the key business and IT challenges I’m facing—in light of the constant economic fluctuations—and possible technology solutions to address those challenges.

Now on YouTube: 7 ways technology innovation drives out cost

HP-SMBSolutions — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:15:59 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader, EB/ESSN
Catch this new series of whiteboard videos on YouTube showcasing how HP products, solutions and services drive out cost and help small and midmarket businesses like yours do more with less.

When it comes to HP, SMBs and cloud computing, don’t believe everything you read

HP-SMBSolutions — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:06:46 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader, EB/ESSN

Of course, a lot of discussions have been stirred up by HP’s recently announced changes in strategic direction. Opinions abound. Some I agree with. Some I do not. Here’s one premise that I believe is off the mark when it comes to small and midmarket businesses and the move to cloud computing.

IT is in the middle of an inflection point—are cloud services on the other side?

HP-SMBSolutions — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:07:19 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Leader, EB/ESSN

As I see it, here’s where we are right now in the IT industry: We are at an inflection point—and we all know it. Right now, HP is making all the right moves to come out of this inflection point, leading with the core underpinnings of what things will look like on the other side: a cloud services world.

Keep productivity high—with HP Care Pack Services

HP-SMBSolutions — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:22:13 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Manager, EB/ESSN

Does this sound familiar? You have four employees who perform a variety of tasks: Quoting price and delivery times. Taking orders by phone and arranging fulfillment from your suppliers Answering customer support e-mails Maintaining customer databases. Creating newsletters and product/service information sheets. And the list goes on any given busy day.

Good news for SMBs: Fueling growth, powering your dream

HP-SMBSolutions — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:01:50 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Manager, EB/ESSN

We believe small and midsized business may well be the key to economic recovery. That’s a good reason why today HP is announcing new solutions, advanced technology and an expanded entrepreneur program that will enable SMBs to drive growth, improve employee productivity and protect assets through greater innovation. Learn how we are opening the door to your future success.

HP Solutions for SMBs: Empowering the underdogs

david.patrick2 — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:53:20 GMT

As a smaller company, it can probably feel like you are always the underdog. The bigger companies have the ability to pay for the smarter solutions—and you have to fight to keep up. Now it’s time to level the playing field—with help from HP. Read more about our new solutions designed with SMBs in mind.

Are SMBs the key to economic recovery?

HP-SMBSolutions — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:16:38 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Manager, EB/ESSN

“May you live in interesting times.” For better or worse, this old Chinese proverb certainly applies to today’s business climate. In what continues to be a challenging economic recovery—with ongoing unrest in the Middle East and North Africa plus more frequent natural disasters—small and midsize businesses remain the lifeblood of our global economy. We at HP see a brighter future ahead—one where smaller businesses help fuel economic recovery. Here’s how.

HP Care Pack to the rescue—protecting your business from server downtime

HP-SMBSolutions — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 23:59:00 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing & Strategy Manager, EB/ESSN

What do you do when that $500 server running your online ordering system goes down and customers have no way to place orders? They are unlikely to wait very long before placing an order with your competitor. Here are two (less than satisfactory) options:

Recommended storage for SMBs

david.patrick2 — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:42:22 GMT

See why IT pro recommends HP's P2000 G3....

SMBs deserve some credit too

HP-SMBSolutions — Tue, 03 May 2011 00:19:23 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe,HP SMB Marketing and Strategy Manager, EB/ESSN

Strong financing programs are not a luxury for small and midsize businesses. You need financing options to help you collaborate, consolidate to drive out costs, and protect your business. What are your priorities? And how is the current credit crunch slowing your business down? Join the conversation here.

Build your fortress strong with these top security tips

david.patrick2 — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:14:37 GMT

Here’s a question for you: What do you think the biggest security threat is to your IT? Malicious attacks maybe? Perhaps it’s Spyware? Have you ever considered that the biggest threat to your infrastructure’s security and therefore your organisation’s assets is actually you? Here’s why—plus tips for building your security layers.

The Once In A Lifetime Disaster – Is your business prepared ?

HP-SMBSolutions — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 03:13:34 GMT

By Lisa Wolfe, HP Worldwide SMB Marketing and Strategy Manager, EB/ESSN

When it comes to data protection, your organization needs to be prepared for everyday disasters, such as server crashes and power interruptions, as well as catastrophic natural disasters. Either way, having disaster recovery schemes can save the day—and might save your business.

A cloud by any other name

david.patrick2 — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:54:23 GMT

In five years you may look back and say: We've been using the cloud for years. We just did not know that is what you CALLED it! But you CAN begin reaping the benefits today. Here’s how.