What is "proliant"

ProLiant is a brand of server computers that was originally developed and marketed by Compaq. After Compaq merged with Hewlett-Packard (HP), HP retired its former 'Netserver' brand in favor of the ProLiant brand. The brand is currently marketed by Hewlett Packard Enterprise. HPE ProLiant systems led the x86 server market in terms of units and revenue during first quarter of 2010