Hewlett-Packard (HP), a publicly owned information technology company founded in 1939 and headquartered in the US, employs approximately 146,580 people. Its primary focus is connectivity infrastructure, encompassing a range of products including printing and scanning devices, personal computers (both commercial and thin client models), workstations, calculators, tablets, and modems, along with related accessories. In 2024, the company reported revenues exceeding $1 billion.
HP announced a multi-year strategic partnership to enhance on-device video and video conferencing experiences, bringing computer vision-based AI to next-generation AI PCs. Separately, HP agreed to purchase key AI software capabilities from Humane, including the Cosmos AI-powered platform, technical employees, and intellectual property (over 300 patents and patent applications), for $116 million; this deal is expected to close at the end of January. In other news, Karl Soderlund joined HP as a global channel chief; he has extensive experience in cybersecurity and networking. Finally, Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) donated an HP laptop, an HP desktop computer, and twelve months of internet connectivity to the Rehabilitation Centre for Ex-Offenders in Thamaga village.
HP's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of HP's customers include A+E Networks and Vlaamse Radio en Televisieomroep (VRT). HP has suppliers like GoPhrazy.