HP unveils storage services support for partners

HP has extended its HP ServiceONE programme with a storage services support model that will enable qualified partners to expand into high-growth storage markets. The HP ServiceONE Partner Support programme enables qualified partners to pursue business opportunities by combining HP and partner-branded services to bolster their portfolios. Using the HP ServiceONE Partner Support for Storage programme, qualified partners can access HP support tools, intellectual capital and training for delivering branded design, management and support services for HP storage offerings. The HP ServiceONE partner programme will offer three engagement models: HP Branded Services, Sales-only HP Branded Services, Sales and Delivery, and Partner Branded Services with HP Support. With HP Branded Services partners can sell HP-branded services, while HP delivers the support. With HP Branded Services, Sales and Delivery, partners can sell and deliver HP-branded support and services. Partner Branded Services with HP Support can brand services for sale and delivery, backed by HP's support. The HP ServiceONE Partner Support for Storage programme includes HP 3PAR and HP LeftHand disk systems, HP StoreOnce backup systems and HP EVA Disk Arrays. HP plans to extend the programme to other technologies in the future. HP ServiceONE Partner Support for Storage is expected to be available for select partners beginning in March, with availability over the course of the year.