HPE partnership has been a cornerstone of success for ThoughtSol: Vinet Kuumar

HPE values its partners which fosters collaboration and ensures that ThoughtSol has access to all the necessary resources, training, and support from HPE, says Vinet Kuumar, founder and CEO, ThoughtSol.

Technology advancements in the world of AI, cloud, digital infrastructure and now Gen-AI demand long-term, and well-etched partnership plans by technology OEM partners for its channel partners.

ThoughtSol a systems integrator company and managed services provider has been at the forefront of innovation as the company has been a partner of HPE for a decade. A gold partner with HPE, Delhi-headquartered ThoughtSol at the forefront of innovation has nurtured a great partnership to cater to the evolving needs of CIOs and tech leaders of India Inc.

ThoughtSol has been a partner of HPE since its (ThoughtSol) inception. The cornerstone of our successful partnership with HPE over the past decade can be attributed to partnership DNA as per Vinet Kuumar, founder and CEO, ThoughtSol. “HPE values its partners and treats them as an extension of their own team. This approach fosters collaboration and ensures that ThoughtSol has access to all the necessary resources, training, and support from HPE,” he adds.


In 2023, HPE contributed approximately 25% of our total revenues, says Vinet. The top four verticals or industries for HPE’s products and solutions implemented by ThoughtSol are Government & PSU, SME, Retail and Manufacturing.

ThoughtSol implements the entire stack of products / solutions/ services of HPE for its customers that includes Hyper Conversion, HPE Storage Solutions, GreenLake Edge to Cloud Solutions, HPC AI, SAP HANA and HPE Aruba, says Ratan Dargan, co-founder & CTO, ThoughtSol.

The Success Mantras

The prime reason for the joint success of HPE and ThoughtSol as per Vinet Kuumar has been the long-term partnership with our association with HPE spans over a decade, indicating a deep level of trust and understanding between our organizations.

HPE’s commitment to training and incentivizing partners like ThoughtSol has been instrumental in our ability to effectively sell and deploy their products and solutions, adds Ratan.

The top products, solutions, or services of HPE for ThoughtSol in 2023 were GreenLake Edge to Cloud Solutions, HPE Storage Solutions and SAP HANA Solutions. These offerings were particularly popular due to their alignment with market demands and their effectiveness in addressing key business challenges faced by our customers, says Ratan.

The partnership of HPE and ThoughtSol has been rewarding as ThoughtSol has executed major projects across India Inc. for many years. The major awards for ThoughtSol from 2020 to 2024 include HPE Emerging Partner of the Year, Platinum Partner title – HPE, Best performer award by HPE conference, HPE Greenlake Transformation Award, HPE Storage Shining Star Partner, HPE PSPC Storage Excellence Award, HPE-Partner Storage Presales Community (PSPC) Storage, Excellence Award H1/2023 to name a few.

The synergy between the HPE team and ThoughtSol

The synergy and handholding between the HPE team and the ThoughtSol team has been nothing short of exemplary. From joint customer calls to comprehensive training programs for all stakeholders, including sales, pre-sales, and leadership, we ensure alignment and readiness for new products and technologies, says Vinet.

Ratan adds, “Our alliance with HPE stands out as one of the most channel-friendly partnerships we’ve had. We are committed to taking this collaboration to the next level, leveraging HPE’s support and resources to drive mutual success and deliver unparalleled value to our customers.”

In 2024, ThoughtSol expects HPE to initiate hands-on training initiatives, particularly focused on HPC AI, to accelerate our business further. Practical training experiences and workshops will be invaluable in equipping our teams to deliver superior solutions to our customers, comments Vinet.

The future roadmap with HPE involves exploring opportunities arising from HPE’s recent acquisition of Juniper and integrating their networking solutions with the Aruba portfolio, says Ratan. Additionally, we aim to leverage HPE’s GreenLake Edge to Cloud solutions to address the evolving needs of our customers, as per Ratan.

In 2024, we anticipate a shift towards HPC AI solutions from HPE, including their storage solutions, contributing more significantly to our revenues, as AI continues to be a pivotal focus in the industry, says Vinet Kuumar, founder and CEO, ThoughtSol.