Microsoft And HP Team Up, Announce CPM Offerings

Microsoft Corp. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) on Thursday announced that they are combining their respective strengths in order to improve the utilization of cloud, mobile, digital and industry applications by organizations worldwide for better business outcomes and improved customer satisfaction.

“Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft share a common vision for how cloud, mobility and industry solutions can be applied to deliver breakthroughs for our clients,” said Mike Nefkens, executive vice president, Hewlett Packard Enterprise. “Our combined set of technology assets, expertise and global scalability is unmatched in the industry and gives us a significant advantage over the competition.”

The tech giants announced the availability of their Cloud Productivity and Mobility Solution Offerings (CPM), which will create transformational consulting services and business applications for Windows 10. In particular, CPM will provide consulting services for Windows 10, new cloud and mobility consulting services and industry-specific vertical applications. 

The press release said that with CPM, HP Enterprise will be able to offer a portfolio of tightly integrated services and solutions, designed to modernize enterprise workflows, drive digital transformation and accelerate innovation on top of Microsoft product offerings.

“Our partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to deliver Cloud Productivity and Mobility solutions will accelerate our customers’ transformation while enabling them to realize greater business value from Windows 10 and other Microsoft technologies,” said Susan Hauser, corporate vice president, Enterprise and Partner Group, Microsoft. “Together, we are able to provide more of the innovative capabilities and industry-specific solutions our customers need to succeed.”