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SimpliVity PC1000, Private Cloud PC3000, and Zerto Software move to channel-only July 1

Why this matters: Channel-only mandate directly affects revenue flow and deal routing, creating financial and structural impact for partners and HPE direct.

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Summary

HPE mandated that new business for SimpliVity PC1000, Private Cloud PC3000, and Zerto Software must flow exclusively through channel partners starting July 1, 2026. Direct sales of these products will no longer be available for new deals after that date. This represents a structural go-to-market shift for three HPE product lines.

What changed

  • SimpliVity PC1000 moves to channel-only sales model effective July 1, 2026.
  • Private Cloud PC3000 moves to channel-only sales model effective July 1, 2026.
  • Zerto Software moves to channel-only sales model effective July 1, 2026.
  • HPE direct new-business sales for these three products are restricted after the July 1, 2026 cutover date.

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