This podcast interview with Brad Shapiro, SVP Global Strategy and Execution at HPE Financial Services (HPEFS), highlights the company’s financing solutions for IT lifecycle management.
Key Services and Solutions
HPEFS offers a range of services, including:
- Leasing
- IT asset disposition (ITAD)
- Certified pre-owned equipment
- Financing for new and used hardware
A key differentiator is their expertise in asset lifecycle management and focus on the circular economy, according to Shapiro.
HPE GreenLake: Consumption-Based IT
The discussion emphasizes HPE GreenLake, a consumption-based model that extends beyond cloud services to on-premises and co-location environments, allowing for flexible payment options like cost-per-GPU-per-hour. According to Shapiro, this model is particularly beneficial for high-cost initiatives like AI infrastructure, enabling organizations to avoid large upfront investments.
Client Base and Market Opportunities
HPEFS serves a diverse clientele, including small, medium, and large enterprises, global corporations, and the public sector, with growing opportunities driven by government investments in AI.