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HP Wins Competitive Network Bid at University of New Mexico

^{Published on 2011-01-27 04:56:02 - Market Wire}
 

PALO ALTO, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that the University of New Mexico (UNM) has improved its network infrastructure performance and flexibility while cutting upgrade costs in half by implementing [ HP Networking ] solutions.

"HP solutions enabled us to upgrade to next-generation network standards, better support campus growth and reduce total cost of ownership over the previous solution."

Part of HPa™s [ Converged Infrastructure ] portfolio, which integrates data center technologies into pools of interoperable resources, HP networking solutions are enabling UNM to keep pace with campus expansion by providing students and faculty with secure, high-performing connectivity.

UNM needed a new network infrastructure that addressed these challenges and supported the needs of its newly remodeled high-tech basketball arena, The Pit. UNM now relies on HP network technology for video displays and digital signage throughout The Pit, where several 2011 NCAA Final Four playoff games will be played.

As the end of life for UNMa™s existing network switches approached, the university extended a competitive bidding process to five vendors. UNM selected HP networking solutions, including the [ HP E4800 switch ] and the [ HP Intelligent Management Center ] network management platform for increased performance, single-pane-of-glass management and reduced total cost of ownership.

The HP Intelligent Management Center seamlessly integrated UNMa™s existing multivendor network environment without network downtime during the upgrade. The new solution reduces the time required to implement network changes, enabling the university to rapidly deliver improved service to users. UNMa™s IT staff now has improved monitoring of the campus network, speeding issue identification and resolution.

aWith more than 32,000 students, 20,000 employees and a dozen remote campus locations state-wide, it is crucial that we generate the best performance and value from our technology investments,a said Mark Reynolds, interim director, Information Technology, UNM. aHP solutions enabled us to upgrade to next-generation network standards, better support campus growth and reduce total cost of ownership over the previous solution.a

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

More information about HP Networking solutions is available at [ www.hp.com/go/networking ].

About the University of New Mexico

UNM is New Mexicoa™s largest university and features the statea™s only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture. It operates the only academic health center in New Mexico and is noted for comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs with high national standing and international recognition.

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