Dell Technologies, once again, generated quite an interest with its new PowerEdge server portfolio launch today. The fascinating virtual event caught the curiosity of IT heads, business leaders and technology aficionado alike, reflecting how this next generation of servers is here to take server innovation to the next level.
With organizations grappling with the effects of the global disruption and trying to do more-with-less, there is a surging need for solutions that can meet the demands of this new shift. Right now, organizations of all sizes and funneling their focus on building an agile, adaptable, and flexible IT – one that can meet the demands of diverse workloads, derive intelligent insights from data, deploy applications effectively, and enhance data management and security.
There is no denying that with the rapid surge in remote work, adoption of connected devices and emergence of emerging technologies – data is being generated everywhere. Business and IT leaders are realizing that in order to spearhead in this data-driven economy they need to best utilize the business data and extract real value from it. This is where there is a growing need for next-gen IT solutions that help in driving real data value - faster, seamlessly, and effectively.
Dell Technologies blazes the trail with the new server portfolio launch!
The grand launch event reiterated how the technology giant is steering next-gen computing with its refreshed PowerEdge server portfolio. The AI-optimized server portfolio is engineered to meet the complex demands of workloads, enable organizations to analyze and act on the business data wherever it resides, enhance performance and cyber-resilience, and take the business forward in a data-driven dynamic world.
A grip at the most data-intensive workload with AI
Coming from market leaders in servers portfolio, this next generation of Dell EMC PowerEdge servers deliver up to 60% more energy efficiency compared to the previous server generation. This implies that the portfolio brings in the power that is required to extract real-time insights from data regardless of where it may be - from public clouds to core data centers to edge locations.
The key differentiator of the next-generation PowerEdge servers.Adaptive Compute: Enable businesses to address evolving compute demands while embracing the latest technology advances leading to lucrative outcomes. Autonomous Compute Infrastructure: Equip businesses with intelligent systems that work independently, enabling rapid digital transformation. Proactive Resilience: Power up businesses to build cyber-resilience throughout their digital transformation journey – everything with built-in security across the edge, core and the cloud. |
The panel discussion post the launch was very interesting. It centered around 3 pillars of technology, stated as Modern Infrastructure, Agile Operations, and Intelligent Outcomes. With panelists Pravin Srinivasan, Enterprise Sales Leader – ITeS Vertical, Microsoft and Xavier Kurian, Director – Solutions & Alliances, Dell Technologies, along with moderator Yashvendra Singh, Executive Editor (ETCIO), The Economic Times – it was an opportunity to deep dive into some interesting insights such as the workload challenges faced by organizations today, roadblocks of legacy infrastructure, new technology advancements, approach to data management and best practices for IT leaders, to state a few.
Sustaining the harshest and remotest environment – all with optimum security
The new portfolio includes ruggedized servers that augment enterprise performance and security. With a hardened chassis, minimal footprint and support for multiple accelerators, these servers are built for the rising need foredge-based workloads. And with end-to-end built-in security, the servers are secure all through their lifecycle, from manufacturing, deployment and beyond.