Archive for September, 2010
September 24, 2010
Do not be fooled by the silence!. The team here at channelcentral.net has been really busy since we first announced that HP StorageWorks Commercial products would be joining their ProLiant counterparts in iQuote.
This morning HP StorageWorks configurations were being built (in test) within iQuote for several of the disk-based StorageWorks products. It’s early days and there will be more functionality and more products over the coming weeks. The immediate response to seeing these products in iQuote is how it makes quoting them so simple – less intimidating almost. That’s got to be good news for HP and its Channel.
Posted in Channel Business, configurator, Hewlett Packard, iQuote, iQuote Update, Product Management, Quote Software | Tagged Channel, configurator, HP, iQuote, StorageWorks | Leave a Comment »
September 24, 2010
You can now quote the most affordable ProLiant ever! It is aimed at small businesses that may not have a server but need one. It is perfect for many office locations due to a small form factor and minimal running noise.
The HP MicroServer features an AMD Athlon II NEO N36L (1.30GHz 2MB) Dual-Core Processor, 1GB UDIMM, a 160GB Hard Disk Drive, Integrated SATA RAID (0/1) and a NC107i PCIe Gigabit Network Interface Card.
SKU Information:
612275-421/612275-001
HP MicroServer AMD N36L (1.3GHz 2MB) 1GB (1 x 1GB ECC UDIMM) Cold Pluggable 3.5in 160GB SATA HDD No DVD 1Yr Parts Only Warranty
Posted in Channel Business, configurator, Hewlett Packard, iQuote, iQuote Update | Tagged Channel, configurator, HP, iQuote, MicroServer, ProLiant | Leave a Comment »
September 22, 2010
DL360G7 and DL380G7 models added to iQuote. To complete our European Range Review the following excellent ProLiant servers have been added to iQuote:
HP ProLiant DL360G7
470065-363 (CEE, MEMA)
HP ProLiant DL380G7
470065-362 (Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway)
470065-361 (CEE, MEMA)
Remember that iQuote customers don’t need to add servers and options to iQuote – it’s all done for them – just quote and sell, quote and sell…
Posted in Channel Business, configurator, Hewlett Packard, iQuote, iQuote Update, Product Management | Tagged Channel, configurator, HP, iQuote, ProLiant | Leave a Comment »
September 16, 2010
New models added to iQuote in Europe, product portfolio extended to match your clients’ needs. The team at iQuote have been busy adding numerous models from HP’s ProLiant DL Server range to certain countries in Europe. Below is a list of new models and where they are live. Use iQuote to build comprehensive quotes on HP Servers, and deliver the best possible solution to your client.
| HP ProLiant DL System |
Model Number |
Region |
| HP ProLiant DL165G7 |
BW330A |
CEE, MEMA |
| HP ProLiant DL180G6 |
470065-370 |
Italy |
| HP ProLiant DL360G7 |
470065-356 |
Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway |
| HP ProLiant DL360G7 |
470065-357 |
Germany |
| HP ProLiant DL380G7 |
470065-358 |
Germany |
| HP ProLiant DL380G7 |
470065-364 |
CEE, MEMA |
| HP ProLiant DL380G7 |
470065-368 |
CEE, MEMA |
| HP ProLiant DL380G7 |
470065-351 |
Switzerland |
| HP ProLiant DL380G7 |
470065-365 |
CEE, MEMA |
Posted in Hewlett Packard, iQuote, iQuote Update, Product Management | Tagged Hewlett-Packard, HP, iQuote, iQuote Update, ProLiant | Leave a Comment »
September 16, 2010
New models added to iQuote in Europe, product portfolio extended to match your clients’ needs. The team at iQuote has been busy adding numerous new models from HP’s ProLiant ML Server range to certain countries in Europe. Below is a list of new models and where they are live:
| HP ProLiant ML |
Model Number |
Region |
| ML110G6 |
470065-340 |
CEE/MEMA |
| ML110G6 |
470065-341 |
CEE/MEMA |
| ML150G6 |
470065-342 |
CEE/MEMA |
| ML350G6 |
470065-325 |
CEE/MEMA |
| ML350G6 |
470065-339 |
CH, DE |
| ML350G6 |
470065-360 |
CEE/MEMA |
Posted in Hewlett Packard, iQuote, iQuote Update, Product Management | Tagged Hewlett-Packard, HP ML ProLiant Servers, iQuote, iQuote Update, ProLiant | Leave a Comment »
September 15, 2010
Spread the word by inviting colleagues, customers and partners to the iQuote User Group on LinkedIn. We’ve enabled a new LinkedIn function that allows Members of the Group to send invitations to people.
The iQuote User Group is a growing community of people interested in iQuote. Users can read, discuss and contribute on articles and news related to iQuote. This group also allows people to opt in to email communications and we feel this is less invasive than broadcast emails.
We look to spread the word on iQuote as much as possible, but your recommendations are extremely valuable! We’re also on Twitter: hpiquote.
Posted in Hewlett Packard, iQuote, iQuote Update | Tagged @hpiQuote, iQuote, iQuote Update, LinkedIn | Leave a Comment »
September 14, 2010
iQuote users have created and saved 10,000 quotes: proof that it is becoming hugely popular within HP’s Channel. Saving quotes is optional but to export quotes they must be saved first. We know that many users will quote off-screen without saving but storing a quote via a Save allows it to be re-priced or used as a template.
New features like Shopping List, Options Search and Quote Templates are attracting users and driving utilisation – even ‘die hard’ QuickSpecs users are migrating to iQuote. Plus we are working on more functionality across a wider portfolio.
We look forward to announcing 20,000 Saved Quotes and at current activity levels we won’t have to wait very long! Thanks for using iQuote.
Posted in Channel Business, Hewlett Packard, iQuote, Product Management | Tagged iQuote, iQuote HP, iQuote Update | Leave a Comment »
September 10, 2010
HP is refreshing the ProLiant SAS Hard Disk Drives. 
SAS Drives are changing from 3Gb/s to 6Gb/s and iQuote is now showing the new 6Gb/s Hard Disk Drives as Options. For HP ProLiants that ship with a SAS Drive pre-installed we will now be showing that the drive is 6Gb/s and linking to the 6Gb/s option. However, due to channel inventory the actual drive that you get may still be a 3Gb/s drive. 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s drives are technically compatible but when mixed will perform at 3Gb/s.
If an end user customer must have 6Gb/s drives throughout (guaranteed) either choose a model with no Hard Disk Drive pre-installed (so you can select the 6Gb/s Drives as options) or check with your Distributor.
Posted in iQuote, iQuote Update, Quote Software | Tagged HP, iQuote, iQuote Hints and Tips | Leave a Comment »
ALSO is evaluating iQuote. iQuote has been localised for Norway and we are delighted to be working with ALSO (who recently announced a merger with Actebis in Europe) in a pilot phase.
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