As digital transformation accelerates, the demand for hybrid cloud solutions among enterprises is increasing. This is not only a technical change but also a rethinking of business operating models. HPE is continuously expanding the capabilities of its GreenLake platform to meet the needs of agent-based enterprises. The Techritual editorial team interviewed Leung Nga-yan, HPE's Head of Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Hong Kong and Macau, to delve into HPE's strategies in the hybrid cloud market and its impact on corporate digital transformation.
Hybrid Cloud Strategy for the Next Three Years
Leung Nga-yan pointed out that for the past decade, enterprises have focused on "moving to the cloud," but in the next three years, the discussion will shift to "how to operate." She emphasized that as enterprises gradually adopt hybrid operating models that span on-premises infrastructure, edge computing, and public cloud, HPE anticipates that hybrid cloud will become the default operating model for businesses in the future.
"Enterprises are no longer looking for 'the next cloud destination,' but rather expect a consistent cloud operating experience across on-premises, edge, and public cloud environments."
Leung Nga-yan, Head of Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Hong Kong and Macau, HPE
She added that HPE's strategy is to assist customers in simplifying the complexity of hybrid IT through a unified cloud operating model, allowing virtualization, cloud-native, and AI workloads to be managed in a consistent manner.
The Role of GreenLake in Digital Transformation
When discussing the impact of HPE GreenLake on corporate digital transformation, Leung Nga-yan emphasized that digital transformation has entered a new phase, focusing not just on moving workloads to the cloud but also on operationalizing AI and managing increasingly decentralized data. She noted that as the complexity of hybrid environments increases, enterprises need a consistent approach to manage various workloads.
"The key role of GreenLake lies here. It helps enterprises simplify hybrid IT through a unified cloud operating model."
Leung Nga-yan, Head of Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Hong Kong and Macau, HPE
She added that GreenLake enables enterprises to run workloads in an optimal performance environment while maintaining centralized control, security, and visibility.
Latest Features of HPE Morpheus Software
Leung Nga-yan then introduced the latest features of HPE Morpheus Software, which combines enterprise virtualization with unified cloud management, helping enterprises modernize their infrastructure with greater flexibility. She mentioned that this software integrates self-service provisioning with observability and operational capabilities suitable for hybrid cloud environments, allowing enterprises to manage virtual machines and container workloads more efficiently.
"HPE Morpheus Orchestration Copilot can automate and orchestrate the provisioning of infrastructure and workloads end-to-end."
Leung Nga-yan, Head of Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Hong Kong and Macau, HPE
She emphasized that these features not only enhance operational efficiency for enterprises but also reduce management costs in virtualized environments, allowing businesses to modernize their virtualization environments at their own pace.
Impact of GreenLake Intelligence
When discussing GreenLake Intelligence, Liang Yaen pointed out that this new paradigm is designed for autonomous enterprise-level operations, capable of assisting businesses in managing the operations of AI factories and workloads. She explained that GreenLake Intelligence provides a centralized agent registration hub, enabling enterprises to manage AI agents from a single control point.
“This means that enterprises can confidently manage their AI infrastructure, avoiding the fragmentation and unpredictable costs commonly associated with rapid AI expansion.”
Liang Yaen, HPE Hong Kong and Macau Hybrid Cloud Solutions Lead
She stressed that this management approach will lay the necessary foundation for the increasingly autonomous IT operations of enterprises in the future.
Unique Challenges in the Hong Kong Market
In discussing the challenges in the Hong Kong and Greater China markets, Liang Yaen mentioned that the complexity of data sovereignty and cross-border compliance is one of the main challenges. She noted that enterprises face extremely high standards when implementing consistent policies across different jurisdictions, which poses a significant challenge for IT leaders.
“Enterprises are moving from the experimental phase of AI to large-scale deployment, marking a key transition from 'passive hybrid' to true 'native hybrid' architectures.”
Liang Yaen, HPE Hong Kong and Macau Hybrid Cloud Solutions Lead
She emphasized that HPE's solutions are specifically designed to address these challenges, providing a unified control plane and a pay-as-you-go operational model to help enterprises achieve higher operational efficiency without increasing operational risks.
Future Transformations in IT Operations
Liang Yaen is optimistic about the future transformations in IT operations, believing that as AI advances, enterprises will gradually enter an era of agent-based operations. She emphasized that autonomous operations must be based on trust and need to highlight the importance of control, security, and observability.
"HPE is assisting customers in navigating this transformation with a unified operating model, simplifying hybrid IT while integrating AI, automation, governance, and security capabilities into daily operations."
Leung Ya-yan, HPE Head of Hybrid Cloud Solutions for Hong Kong and Macau
She believes this will lay a trustworthy foundation for the next generation of intelligent IT operations and drive continuous innovation for enterprises in an increasingly complex environment.
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