HP Opens its Data Centers to the Public via Utility Computing Services

HP Opens its Data Centers to the Public via Utility Computing ServicesHP Opens its Data Centers to the Public via Utility Computing Services

HP today unveiled utility computing services that enable multiple customers to access HP’s dedicated, publicly available computing resources at variable prices. By using HP Flexible Computing Services, companies can quickly acquire additional IT resources as needed. The cost-per-unit pricing is ideal for customers with compute-intensive jobs that can outstrip the capacity found even in very well-equipped IT environments.

To help customers get started in utility computing in a low-risk, low-cost way, HP is offering an industry-first membership approach with its HP Flexible Computing Club. Members of the club receive special guidance and a “try-before-you-buy” experience to determine how utility computing can best fit their business needs.

HP jumpstarted the utility computing industry in November 1999 by introducing pay-per-use and instant capacity for enterprise customers. As part of HP Flexible Computing Services, the company is offering another industry first with a complete application utility for computer-aided engineering analysis.

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