HP and AMD create offerings for SMB notebook market

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HP has teamed with AMD to address the fast-growing SMB mobile market with the new notebook and Smart Mobility Access Program to help SMB adopt mobile technology easily

HP has teamed with AMD to address the fast-growing SMB mobile market with the new HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC, which incorporates AMD Turion 64 mobile technology- the company's latest 64-bit processor optimized for mobility - and advanced security features. By offering a choice of processor technology, HP now provides business customers one of the widest ranges of mobile products at virtually every price point and performance level. In addition to the HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC, HP introduced HP Smart Mobility Access Program, a product bundle and education program for its reseller partners, as well as the ultra-light and easy-to-use HP mp2200 digital projector series.
These new offerings build on the company-wide HP Smart Office initiative, which delivers smart technology, smart advice and smart services to SMBs that allow them to spend less time on IT and more time focused on business growth.
Said Kevin Gilroy, worldwide senior vice president and general manager, Small and Me

dium Business, HP, "Small and mid-size businesses are clearly the sweet spot within the mobile market and being untethered from the office provides a competitive advantage by enabling workers to access critical business information when and where they need it. By teaming with AMD, we're able to expand upon our HP Smart Office technology portfolio and continue to provide SMB customers with smart, reliable and more secure mobile technologies at very competitive prices."
According to a small business survey commissioned by HP and conducted by Harris Interactive in March this year, 36 percent of SMBs surveyed plan to incorporate notebooks as part of their technology suite within the next year and 35 percent think notebooks help them stay competitive with larger companies. In addition, IDC recently reported SMB notebook growth at 24 percent year over year for the first quarter of 2005.
"Working closely with HP, and through the introduction of AMD Turion 64 mobile technology, AMD is be

tter able to serve the business notebook market than ever before," said Marty Seyer, corporate vice president and general manager, Microprocessor Solutions Sector, AMD. "Businesses demand investment protection and security. AMD is the only supplier that provides both enhanced security and 64-bit mobile technology, offering business customers worldwide a smarter IT investment."
To help simplify the mobile ownership experience for customers, HP has launched HP Smart Mobility Access Program, a product bundle and education program for its reseller partners who can provide local, specialized expertise. HP Smart Mobility Access Program reduces the complexity involved with selling, deploying and implementing mobile access to email, business shared files and company intranets. The product bundle includes Microsoft Small Business Server, HP ProLiant server, a choice of mobile devices from HP iPAQ handhelds and smart devices to HP Compaq business notebooks, and several other options, includin

g networked printers and a wireless network at the office.
HP is also simplifying the mobile ownership experience with the HP Financial Services Budget Stretcher lease program, which is applicable to the new notebooks and portable digital projectors. This program allows qualified customers to purchase up to $250,000 of new equipment or services on a lease term of 27, 39 or 51 months, giving SMBs access to technology they have been planning for - at a payment they can afford today.