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OmniBus Standardizes HP Platform with Automation

OmniBus is integrating its automation system with the HP broadband and media product line. The automation tools will be integrated with the HP ProLiant server platform, which is based on Intel and AMD processors. The companies will work together to size and specify ProLiant servers that are required for specific b

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Apr 7, 2005

OmniBus is integrating its automation system with the HP broadband and media product line.

The automation tools will be integrated with the HP ProLiant server platform, which is based on Intel and AMD processors. The companies will work together to size and specify ProLiant servers that are required for specific broadcast automation applications.

OmniBus and HP are also collaborating in sales within the cable MSO and broadcast entertainment areas, according to Gabriele DiPiazza, director, broadband and media solutions, HP.

"We share with OmniBus a common desire to provide customers with cost-effective, standards-based IT solutions," DiPiazza said.

OmniBus will work closely with HP to size and specify ProLiant servers that are required for customers' specific broadcast automation applications

OmniBus iTX solutions will be supplied on HP BladeSystem c-Class servers and HP ProLiant servers, and will be readily scalable to customer requirements.

Under the HP Developer and Solution Partner Program (DSPP), both companies will collaborate on sales, marketing and support programs for the products. In addition, OmniBus will work with HP to design and deliver a complete, ready-to-run iTX system via HP Factory Express, the company's portfolio of customized and integrated factory solutions. OmniBus is also entering HP's hardware beta program.

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