Complete VDI Cloud Compute Solution Orderable from MicroAge

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, March 22, 2017 — (PRNewswire) —   Hive-IO, a leader in software-defined infrastructure, today announced the availability of the Hive-IO cloud compute VDI software bundled with Lenovo servers.  Specific Lenovo server configurations combined with Hive-IO software are now available as a monthly subscription or as a perpetual license.  

"Hive-IO is committed to expanding the availability and utility of its cloud compute VDI software and is proud to add MicroAge, one of the world's largest and most respected technology distribution and services companies, as a partner," said Joe Makoid, CEO and Cofounder, Hive-IO. "The combination of Lenovo servers and Hive-IO software will enable organizations to quickly and cost-effectively leverage VDI."

Hive-IO software, combined with Lenovo servers, provides a complete VDI solution that eliminates complexity and can be delivered from a customer data center or in a hybrid cloud. This bundle makes available at the lowest possible cost the essential features needed for VDI including; server and storage hardware, hypervisor, connection broker, and storage acceleration.

Hive-IO offers free full licenses for organizations to test the features and functions of its cloud compute software.  Companies and other institutions can email Email Contact to receive the free software.

MicroAge is offering the following server bundles with Hive-IO software at less than $17 per user per month based on a 36 month subscription:

• Lenovo System x3550 with Hive-IO VDI software for up to 40 users.
  
  
• Lenovo System x3550 with Hive-IO VDI software for up to 55 users.
  
  
• Lenovo System x3550 with Hive-IO VDI software for up to 85 users
  
  (Note: The number of Hive-IO seats is variable based on customer requirements. Detailed server specs and pricing are available from MicroAge. Contact Dave Haller, Email Contact for more information.)

"As the demand for Hive-IO's fast emerging software increases, it's vital our customers work with industry partners that can supply the required infrastructure, technical support and products to end customers," explained Makoid.  "Our reseller partners provide sales and support and help expand the reach of the Hive-IO software. This bundle with Lenovo servers is a welcomed addition to our sales offerings and we look forward to working with them."

Hive-IO recently announced "March Madness" pricing, enabling customers to take advantage of all of Hive-IO's business and technical benefits for the lowest possible cost. To learn more about Hive-IO's software for VDI, DaaS and IaaS solutions, the Lenovo server options from MicroAge, and to arrange for a demonstration or evaluation licenses, email Hive-IO at Email Contact.

About Hive-IO

Hive-IO is an infrastructure innovation company that delivers the power, value and agility of the public cloud with all the security, control and governance of the private cloud. Our secure cloud software infrastructure platform and all-inclusive ground up solution delivers full cloud service out of the box.  The Hive-IO solution is in use in some of the largest virtual infrastructure implementations across the world.  For more information, visit www.hive-io.com and follow @Hive-IO1 on Twitter.

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