HPE expands networking and compute portfolio to strengthen retail continuity and security

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced an expansion of its retail-ready networking and compute portfolio at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show, aimed at helping retailers improve business continuity, security, insight and performance across increasingly distributed operations.

The expanded portfolio is designed to support retailers across the entire value chain—from the back office and warehouse to the shop floor and curbside—enabling them to manage transactions, data and customer experiences with greater confidence. HPE said the new capabilities respond to the growing need for always-on operations as retailers modernise stores, adopt AI-driven services and scale omnichannel models.

At NRF 2026, HPE is showcasing how its self-driving networks, powered by HPE Aruba Networking CX switching and Mist AIOps at the branch edge, integrate with the latest HPE Nonstop solutions at the core. Together, these technologies demonstrate how resilient, secure connectivity underpins retail modernisation, while AI-native insight and ...