HP held its annual global Imaging and Printing Conference and announced several new innovations, collaborations, apps and solutions for all types of users - from consumers and small to midsize businesses (SMBs), to enterprise organizations and graphic arts customers.

HP also announced that customer adoption of its cloud-enabled, web-connected print technologies has reached the mainstream, with more than 10 million printers sold to date.

“HP’s history of innovation runs deep, and we continue to leverage that legacy and build on it for future growth,” said Laszlo Czinege, general manager, Imaging and Printing Group, HP Saudi Arabia. “While printing in the traditional sense will continue to be integral to what we bring to the world, we are disrupting the market with leading innovations beyond the page as well.”

Scanning of 3-D objects; tools and services for SMBs
Micro and small businesses need the best tools to market and operate their businesses, especially when faced with potentially rapid growth. HP’s innovations help these businesses keep pace with the speed of customers:
— To capture images of 3-D objects and scan documents, the HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 is an affordable desktop companion that’s ideal for small businesses or home offices. It is equipped with HP TopShot Scanning, a revolutionary technology that captures six separate images of a document or 3-D object and produces one final seamless image of exceptional quality. With this technology, SMBs can quickly produce high-quality images for immediate use in printed materials or on the web. This product will be available on the Saudi market from February 2012.
— The new HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One series and HP Officejet Pro 8100 ePrinter deliver professional-quality colour documents for up to 50 percent lower cost per page than laser printers, and enable printing from virtually anywhere when using mobile devices with HP ePrint. Enhanced with new inks, which resist highlighter-pen smearing, two-sided borderless printing and cloud solutions that can help businesses grow beyond the page. These products will be available on the Saudi market from February 2012.

New HP LaserJet printers, Scanjet printer for businesses of all sizes
HP introduced two HP LaserJet printers and an HP Scanjet printer that facilitate mobility and workflow for businesses.
— HP LaserJet Enterprise 600 M601, M602 and M603 printer series - a secure, easy-to-use web-enabled monochrome printer series engineered to help businesses increase efficiency and improve document workflow. These products are available on the Saudi market from next month.
— HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 color M551 series - an HP ePrint-enabled printer ideal for enterprise and SMB work teams that want professional-quality colour and document management tools. These producte will be available on the Saudi market from April 2012.
— HP Scanjet Enterprise 8500fn1 Document Capture Workstation - a scanner optimised for workgroups with high-volume scanning needs, featuring an easy-to-use, large colour touch screen. These products are available on the Saudi market from next month.

Mobile solutions for consumers and businesses
HP is making the mobile print experience even quicker and easier, so customers can stay focused on the tasks at hand - whether they are at home, at work or simply on the go. HP’s new and enhanced mobile solutions allow people to bring print into their digital lives no matter where they are.
— For SMBs, the industry-first HP ePrint Wireless Direct offering allows users to connect directly to supported HP printers without the need for network or internet connections. Users can simply walk up and connect to a printer from any Wi-Fi-enabled mobile device with a peer-to-peer connection.
— The new HP ePrint Home and Biz app unifies the HP ePrint experience with a mobile app for Apple iOS, Android or Symbian smartphones and tablets, available at no additional cost, making it easy for customers to print documents and photos.
— The HP ePrint Mobile Driver makes it easier to print from notebook PCs to HP-enabled printers. Users simply “File and Print” to any registered ePrint-enabled printer.
— The new HP Printer Control mobile app for Apple iOS devices delivers wireless access and control of a printer through a robust mobile printing experience. Customers can scan photos and documents to Facebook, Google Docs and scan to email from their mobile devices. They also can monitor printer and supplies status.
— In a mobile printing first, the cloud-unified HP ePrint app for BlackBerry smartphones allows BlackBerry users to print with one app to three cloud solutions: HP ePrint-enabled printers, HP Enterprise printers and HP Public Print Location printers. The app is available from 31 October 2011.
— HP ePrint Enterprise mobile printing version 1.6 now gives mobile device users the ability to leverage print job retention and PIN release functionality found in over 50 HP LaserJet devices, whereby a user sends documents to supported HP printers from their mobile device, releasing the documents to the output bin only when they enter their unique release code at the printer.

Dubai, UAE,  – HP Enterprise Services today announced new and enhanced mobile application services that help clients extend key enterprise information and business processes – anywhere, any time and through any mobile device.

Mobile solutions can transform the way an enterprise conducts its business by linking information among customers, operations and suppliers. However, developing mobile applications, extending existing applications to mobile devices and supporting mobile users is complex and costly, tying up valuable IT resources.

HP Mobile Application Services are designed to integrate technology components properly to deliver secure, seamless, context-aware experiences. With highly reliable access to information and applications when and where they are needed, clients can improve customer relationships, enhance competitive advantage and increase user productivity.

To enable mobility, HP helps clients build new innovative mobile applications, simplify existing applications and extend them to mobile devices. HP uses a write-once, deploy-anywhere architecture to support multiple device types and operating systems.

HP Mobile Application Services span the mobility life cycle, from roadmap planning and applications design to development, customization, installation and management. The portfolio includes:

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“The consumerization of IT is changing the way people work and interact with the companies with which they do business with,” said Bassem Bouzid, Regional Vice President and General Manager for HP Enterprise Services for Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa. “HP offers a complete suite of mobile services to help clients in the MEMA region realize the full potential, and address the challenges, of this emerging environment.”

HP Mobile Application Services are available worldwide to clients in all industries and government agencies. More information is available at www.hp.com/services/es-mobile-apps.

In a world of continuous connectivity, the Instant-On Enterprise embeds technology in everything it does to serve customers, employees, partners and citizens with everything they need, instantly. Learn more about how organizations can get started on an Instant-On Enterprise journey at HP’s premier client event, HP DISCOVER, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 in Vienna, Austria.

Dubai, UAE Oct 11, 2011 – HP today revealed its latest investment in the desktop PC market, unveiling new products that offer intuitive touch experiences and unrivaled power and speed.

“Already the worldwide leader in Windows-based PCs, HP is bolstering its market leadership with new strategic portfolio enhancements including the stylish all-in-one HP TouchSmart 520 and incredibly powerful HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix,” said Salim Ziade, General Manager for HP Personal Systems Group in the Middle East. “These introductions boast innovative new features designed with the user in mind and underline HP’s ongoing commitment to offer quality products that meet the diverse needs and preferences of our customers.”

The new TouchSmart 520 is a stylish all-in-one PC that offers consumers a rich multimedia and touch experience. For users who demand high performance, the HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix is a lightning quick desktop tower engineered to run power hungry applications like immersive gaming and digital creation.

Touch computing excellence

The 58.4cm (23”) all-in-one HP TouchSmart 520 PC is designed for consumers who demand a premium multimedia and touch experience. It features a suite of built-for-touch applications, a free-standing, tilt-enabled display and enough space between the stand and display to hide the keyboard when not in use. With a smaller footprint, the all-in-one PC delivers all the power and multimedia features expected from a two-piece computing solution.

The newest version of HP’s exclusive TouchSmart software provides the most intuitive, immersive touch experience to date. Users can conveniently access Windows apps, desktop icons, and built-for-touch applications within the same desktop environment. Additionally, users can experience content and programs from a notebook PC on the TouchSmart’s Magic Canvas with HP LinkUp1 for a more comfortable, entertaining and productive experience.

With integrated Beats Audio™ technology, a high-performance sound technology developed by HP and Beats by Dr. Dre™, music lovers will enjoy a premium listening experience on the new TouchSmart 520 the way the artist intended.

Stunning design that packs a punch

The all-new HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix, the company’s most powerful consumer desktop PC to date, has been expertly engineered to deliver incredible performance for power hungry applications like immersive gaming and digital creation. With extreme speed, expandability, and a cutting-edge muscular design, users get a top-of-the-line desktop PC that not only performs, but looks the part too.

Lightening fast processors enable seamless multitasking with multiple programs, including games, high-definition videos and photo editing software.

The HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix contains up to 12GB of DDR3 system memory enabling users to push their PC to the limit, while high end discrete graphics cards (250W) deliver captivating video performance and picture quality for immersive 3D gaming and multiple external displays. Like the HP TouchSmart 520, the Pavilion HPE Phoenix delivers an enthralling audio experience with Beats Audio™technology.

The HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix is stripped back with only key software installed, meaning users can customise their PC but don’t miss out on essential applications.

Pricing and availability(5)

—  The TouchSmart 520 PC is expected to be available starting early October at AED 3,999.

—  The HP Pavilion HPE Phoenix PC is expected to be available early October starting at AED 7,999.

Samer Zein

Dubai, UAE, December 30, 2010 – HP today announced that Samer Zein has been appointed as Director of HP Networking for Middle East and will be taking over from Alaa Al Shimmy who has been appointed as Director of HP Networking in the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA). 

In this new role, Samer will be responsible for the HP Networking business in the Middle East, focusing on expanding HP’s position as a leading networking supplier in the region. He will oversee a team of sales managers and professionals across the Middle East, in all market segments, from small and medium size businesses to enterprise and service providers.

Prior to this role, Samer was the Director for HP Technology Services in the Middle East. Under his leadership, the division was the best performing unit in the EMEA region.  Samer comes with a wealth of experience in the IT industry having held a variety of technical, business, sales and management positions in the Middle East and USA before joining HP in 2003.

Samer has a Bachelor degree in Computer and Communications Engineering from the American University of Beirut (AUB). 
 

Winner takes home HP Envy notebook

Release Date: 07 September 2010 

Be the envy of everyone by becoming the newest owner of HP Envy notebook courtesy of a facebook competition organised by Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s leading multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, and HP Middle East.

The ‘HP and Me’ contest is open to all Jacky’s and HP facebook fans from 5th to 18th September. Fans must go to HP Store-in-store at Jacky’s Dubai Mall outlet on level 2 and take a creative picture of themselves with the HP posters inside the store. Photos then must be posted on HP fan page at www.facebook.com/hpandme and tag yourself. 

HP Middle East will choose the most creative photos among the entries to receive a brand new HP Envy notebook. The winner will be announced on 19th September in an awarding ceremony at the Dubai Mall outlet.

“Since the time that we’ve launched our Facebook page last year, we managed to directly engage with our loyal customers and learn their feedback firsthand as well as know their views on the latest products and technologies in the market. Jacky’s had two successful Facebook competitions and have received great entries from our fans,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics.

“Partnering with the best companies in the market, such as HP, ensures that we are only providing our customers with only the newest and hippest products in town. HP Envy is clearly a must-have with its exquisite aesthetics and high-end features, making it very fitting to be the grand prize for this competition,” he added.

HP Envy is one of the world’s smallest and lightest laptops with a precision-etched metal alloy case. It has high definition Bright View Infinity LED display screen with an Intel core i3 processors great for gaming, multimedia and creative projects. It is also packed with a high-tech HP ProtectSmart that automatically locks the hard drive to prevent potential data loss when the laptop is accidentally dropped.

“This remarkable Facebook competition by “HP and ME” in collaboration with Jacky’s - at their Dubai Mall, HP store-in-store, truly demonstrates how one personally views and uses their laptops and PCs. We encourage our fans to explore their imagination and creatively capture some amazing photographs of them along with our latest product - the HP Envy. The most creative photographer will be a proud owner of the same.” said Suad Merchant, Retail and Trade Marketing Manager at HP Middle East.

Retail Giant partners with HP to sizzle up shoppers   

Release Date: 4th September 2010 

Jacky’s Electronics, the UAE’s number one multi-brand consumer electronics retailer, has rolled up an exciting promotion for customers looking for the best deals this Eid.

As more families are looking forward to Eid celebrations, Jacky’s is giving away Black & Decker kitchen appliances for every purchase of notebooks, mobile phones, digital cameras and LCD TVs. These special offers will be available to shoppers at all Jacky’s retail outlets until 30th September.

To make Eid extraordinary this year, Jacky’s also teamed up with HP to offer a range of great deals for its loyal customers. Cash back of AED150 to AED500 awaits anyone who purchases any HP notebooks and desktops until 30th September in all Jacky’s outlets.

“Eid is a time for joy and pleasure for all, elders and children alike. During the Eid days, families and friends exchange gifts to express well wishes, and we in Jacky’s would like to celebrate this joy with our loyal customers by giving them valuable gifts such as Black & Decker products,” said Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer, Jacky’s Electronics.

“Jacky’s and HP have provided the biggest promotions to our customers and with school starting shortly after Eid, we want to give the students latest gadget accessories courtesy of HP,” he added.

In addition, owners of HP laptops, either old or new, can avail of the free cover engravings being offered at HP Store-in-store in Jacky’s Dubai Mall outlet, on level 2, until end of this month. Furthermore, customers can redeem 30% discount on HP accessories, if they print vouchers from Jacky’s Facebook fan page and present them at this outlet.

At the same outlet, first 200 customers will get free giveaways from HP. As an exciting countdown to Eid, there will be a daily raffle draw to win seven HP Mini Netbooks.

Dubai, UAE June 28, 2010 – HP today announced the appointment of Diaa Mohamed as General Manager- Human Resources for HP Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa (MEMA).

In his new role, Diaa will oversee the development and implementation of a robust people strategy that will strengthen hp’s position as a preferred employer of choice for the best available talent in the MEMA region, which covers 71countries.

Prior to this role, Diaa was the VP of Human Resources at BP overseeing Middle East, North Africa & South Asia.  His past work experience also includes successful stint at Motorola where he was the regional director of Human Resources for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

Mohamed’s appointment will provide further momentum to HP’s existing recruitment and development programme which will enable HP to achieve its ambitious growth plans and contribute to the development of local talent across MEMA.

“Diaa Mohamed’s past experience and proven track record in leading Human Resource functions across diverse markets will prove to be an asset. We welcome him onboard and with his insights we are confident to further attract and retain our most important resource – our employees and strengthen our leadership position in key growth markets across MEMA”, said Santiago Cortes, HP MEMA MD and EB VP. “Diaa is the first person from the region who leads the HR function for HP in MEMA, and this is a clear example of HP’s commitment to this strategic region”

Diaa holds a degree in Systems and Industrial Engineering, and has spoken at many international HR and business conferences across Middle East, Asia & Europe. He has received the HR Leadership Award by the Asia Pacific HRM Congress in Feb 2007 and Global HR Award by Rapport Bangladesh Limited in July 2008.

First-of-its-kind initiative addresses gap in $7.5 billion midsize enterprise market

Dubai, UAE, June 23, 2010 – HP today announced the HP ten.to.one initiative to help fuel the growth of channel partners and midsize enterprises and to simplify their data centers.

HP ten.to.one is a first-of-its-kind(1) initiative that includes new software, an enhanced partner program and a primary research survey,(2) all geared toward midsize enterprises.  Also, a new organization called HP Commercial Solutions has been formed within the HP Software and Solutions business unit to deliver on the ten.to.one initiative.

Midsize enterprises typically have smaller IT organizations with less specialization and fewer autonomous departments compared to large enterprises. The ten.to.one initiative is designed to accelerate business growth for midsize clients and HP channel partners by helping deploy, integrate and manage business technology solutions faster and with less complexity.

Simplify cloud deployment

A global survey conducted last month by Forrester Consulting on behalf of HP indicates that midsize enterprises are actively evaluating cloud services. Half of the midsize enterprise survey respondents said they were planning to implement cloud computing, as opposed to 29 percent of large enterprise respondents.

Simplify risk management

Security and risk management is the top priority for midsize businesses. Data protection and backup were identified as the technologies most needed to address risk management.

HP Data Protector has been enhanced to give customers eight methods of protection when running environments using Microsoft® Hyper-V Server 2008 R2.

With HP Data Protector extended to Hyper-V, HP is the only provider to offer the most complete backup integration for virtualization at the most affordable cost – up to 70 percent less than alternatives.

Simplify infrastructure management

Midsize enterprises are dissatisfied with IT reacting to service issues. They want IT to more effectively monitor their systems, predict issues and control the quality of service to business requirements.

With the new HP SiteScope Operations Manager, midsize organizations can cost-effectively improve business service availability and performance through faster monitoring of IT infrastructures and applications.

Improve channel partner success

Midsize enterprises are increasingly turning to value-added resellers and system integrators to monitor and manage their business technology.

The HP ten.to.one initiative helps channel partners better monitor and manage business technology with tailored sales and marketing tools. The program includes persona-based training, partner certifications, boot camps and a social media community. It also offers a campaign syndication service to easily build, customize and monitor campaigns and lead generation.

“The combination of HP technology with ITS’ regional presence and leadership in services integration provides EMEA customers with business value in a unique, consistent, predictable and cost effective way. This unique value allows the customers to focus on their business and outrun their competition”, said Khaled Al Saeid, General Manager and Managing Director, International Turnkey Systems.

HP provides a portfolio of services to help partners meet the needs of their midsize enterprise clients. This includes HP Professional Services, HP Software Education training, HP Software as a Service (SaaS) and Managed Service Provider Program offerings.

“Channel Partners are and will be leading our go to market in this segment and we at HP will continue to support our key partners with marketing programs directed towards the small to mid-sized businesses. In addition to this, channel partners will see more profitability and value add through special incentives offered in the new channel partner program,” said Sabby Gill, Vice President, HP Commercial Sales EMEA

More information about HP ten.to.one is available at www.hp.com/go/software/midsize.

Dubai, UAE, May 16, 2010 – HP today announced products, solutions and services that help organizations shift their IT spending from operations to innovation.

New research conducted on behalf of HP(1) reveals that one out of every two business executives feel their companies suffer from “innovation gridlock,” in which IT organizations are blocked from driving new business innovation because the majority of their funding is consumed by operating the current environment. More than one out of every two business and technology executives feel this gridlock is preventing their organizations from keeping up with the competition.

This gridlock also carries inherent costs. Ninety-five percent of respondents said innovation gridlock cost them lost opportunities; 93 percent indicated it cost them in terms of lost effort from resources; and 99 percent said it cost them lost time.

HP’s new offerings allow organizations to break the IT innovation gridlock by creating self-funding projects that allow transformation within current budgetary constraints and offer quick paybacks.

“Today organizations have an option to improve their time to market and capitalize on new business opportunities by breaking the innovation gridlock. This can mean a world of difference when it comes to being a market maker or a follower,” said John Hoonhout, Managing Director, HP Middle East.

HP is offering qualified clients a complimentary, hands-on HP Applications Modernization Transformation Experience session,(2) which enables organizations to experience modernization and its benefits. By retiring legacy applications and eliminating complexity in technology environments, organizations are able to self-fund their modernization journeys.

In addition, new HP Modernization Funding Options provide clients with access to capital based on the value of existing systems, helping to fund investments in new technology and innovation.(3)

Advancements to the HP Insight Control server management software suite include HP Integrated Lights-Out Advanced (iLO 3), which significantly improves system operations and efficiency throughout the server life cycle. Addressing one of the largest operational cost centers for most enterprises, iLO 3 can lower administration costs through simplified server setup, power and thermal optimization, and embedded system health monitoring.

HP also introduced additional HP ProLiant servers – the DL360 G7 and DL380 G7.¬   These servers advance traditional server economics by exponentially improving cost-efficiency while increasing performance. HP ProLiant G7 servers deliver a 20:1 or greater consolidation ratio, a 27 times performance-per-watt increase, and an industry-leading two-month return on investment.(4) After the initial payback, these servers continue to deliver savings that can be used to invest in new IT projects.

The HP Cloud Service Automation (CSA) solution enables clients to architect their IT environments for change by accelerating the deployment and automated management of private and public cloud initiatives. 

With the new HP CSA solution, clients can improve efficiency, free up resources and lower the risks associated with the adoption and management of cloud services. This allows them to capitalize on new cloud-based services to quicken time to market. HP CSA is part of the company’s initiative to combine its software portfolio with consulting expertise to help clients successfully adopt and manage the entire life cycle of cloud services.

Free up funds trapped in operations

New services from HP help companies create cost-efficient technology infrastructures that are consistently reliable, readily scalable and totally secure. HP delivers people, process and technology improvements that identify the root causes of unplanned downtime in complex environments.

Additional resources

More information about HP’s new offerings, including a video from Thomas E. Hogan, is available at www.hp.com/go/breakthegridlock2010.

HP ProLiant G7 servers with AMD Opteron 6100 Series processors deliver more value, rapid return on investment

Dubai, UAE, April 8, 2010 – HP today introduced three HP ProLiant G7 server platforms that offer a significant performance boost and enhanced power savings over previous generations.

Delivering a 23:1 consolidation ratio, HP ProLiant G7 servers with AMD Opteron™ 6100 Series processors increase operational efficiencies, paying for themselves in as little as two months.(1) The line includes the HP ProLiant DL165 G7 and HP ProLiant DL385 G7 rack-optimized servers, as well as the HP ProLiant SL165z G7 scale-out “skinless” server.

HP ProLiant servers are part of the HP Converged Infrastructure portfolio, which integrates servers, storage, network devices and facility resources into a common environment, allowing IT to rapidly respond to business demands. HP ProLiant servers provide modular, standards-based building blocks that advance clients toward a converged infrastructure.

“HP has a complete Converged Infrastructure portfolio that integrates the customer’s existing silos of servers, storage, network, management and facility resources into a common converged environment. As the leader of the x86 market for 54 consecutive quarters as per IDC’s WorldWide Q409 Quarterly Server Tracker, HP continues to innovate and deliver radical performance improvement and Return on Investment for customers,” said Ahmed Rashad, ISS business unit and sales manager, HP Middle East.

“HP has set the trend for today’s server portfolio and we continue the path of innovation beyond industry standards with our next generation servers.”

HP ProLiant servers include HP Thermal Logic technologies to reduce power consumption by as much as 96 percent.(2) Power savings are achieved through the combination of the following energy-saving features such as HP Sea of Sensors – optimizes system cooling and increases efficiency by automatically tracking thermal activity through a collection of up to 32 smart sensors placed strategically throughout the server. The sensors automatically adjust system components such as fans, memory and input/output processing to reduce energy usage.  The HP Power Advisor enables clients to improve energy efficiency by more accurately configuring systems based on real-time power guidance for their specific workloads.

In addition, energy-efficiency innovations in the HP ProLiant platforms, combined with the new AMD Opteron 6100 Series processors, deliver a 27 times performance-per-watt increase.

The HP ProLiant platform offers a comprehensive set of embedded technologies and flexible tools to maximize the productivity of an IT infrastructure, including HP Insight Control software that improves management productivity while reducing operational expenses up to $48,000 for every 100 users by allowing clients to control the management and monitoring of the server infrastructure onsite or remotely. HP Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) Advanced – enables clients to simplify server management and troubleshoot problems from any location, regardless of the server’s operating state while the HP Insight Remote Support software reduces issue resolution time by 20 percent with secure remote support for HP servers and storage, including monitoring for hardware failure to avoid problems before they occur.

Pricing and availability

The new HP ProLiant DL165, DL385 and SL165z G7 platforms are expected to be available next month worldwide. Prices for HP ProLiant G7 servers start at €965 and vary based on specific configurations.

More information on HP ProLiant servers is available at www.hp.com/go/proliant.