Drobo has established a new reseller relationship with HP, under which Drobo products will be available on HP's Small Business Direct online store for small business solutions, along with Drobo's other reseller partners.

Both the new Drobo S and the DroboPro FS with Drobo Sync are immediately available through HP along with the Drobo, Drobo FS, and DroboPro models.

"HP has a team of about 200 sales people for this presence -- that's more than double Data Robotics' total headcount," said Sherhart. "This gives us a significant channel presence, especially to HP's small business customers. And it makes HP more of a one-stop shop for small businesses."

ESG's Peters said, "As Drobo moves up from products aimed at prosumers and SOHO to business products, getting HP as a channel is a 'check-off box' affirming that these are business products and are a fit as tools for SMBs."

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