Background

In 2018, HPE conducted extensive stakeholder research to identify gaps in their enterprise infrastructure portfolio and establish an aligned vision for future product development.

Research Methodology

The research involved 15 stakeholder interviews conducted through::

• 7 recorded Skype calls
• 3 unrecorded Skype calls
• 5 in-person meetings

Key Stakeholders

Participants represented multiple divisions including PLM, UX, Engineering, CTO, SimpliVity, OneSphere, OneView, and PointNext.

Research Focus Areas

The interviews covered critical topics including:

• Portfolio gaps
• Competition analysis
• Success metrics
• Technical limitations
• Industry direction

Key Findings

Three main themes emerged from the research:

• Edge Computing & Metrics - Identified as an unowned space with potential for thought leadership
• Lower Level Management - Customers seeking to move personnel to higher-level functions