HP

Technology / Personal Systems & Printing

Tracing its origins to Hewlett-Packard, founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, HP Inc. was created in 2015 when Hewlett-Packard split into two independent companies. HP Inc. focuses on personal computers, workstations, and printing products.

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Quick Facts

HP Inc. Founded: 2015 (origins 1939)
Founders: Bill Hewlett & Dave Packard
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California
Industry: Personal Computing & Printing

About HP

Hewlett-Packard was founded in a Palo Alto garage in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, widely regarded as the origin of Silicon Valley. HP grew into a diversified technology company spanning scientific instruments, calculators, computers, printers, and enterprise IT. In November 2015, Hewlett-Packard split into two independent companies: HP Inc. (consumer PC and printing) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (enterprise IT).

HP Inc. retains the HP brand and logo and focuses on personal systems -- including laptops, desktops, workstations, and accessories -- and printing hardware and supplies. Its Poly brand (acquired 2022) adds video conferencing and collaboration hardware.

What HP Does

Personal Systems

Consumer and commercial laptops, desktops, workstations, and monitors under the HP and OMEN brands.

Printing

Inkjet and laser printers, managed print services, and ink and toner supplies.

Poly (Collaboration)

Video conferencing equipment, headsets, and unified communication devices.

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside HP.

Software Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Supply Chain & Operations
Sales & Account Management
Marketing
Finance
Research & Development
Human Resources

HP's History

1939
Hewlett-Packard founded
Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard found Hewlett-Packard in a Palo Alto garage.
1968
HP 9100A calculator
HP 9100A released -- one of the first programmable scientific calculators.
1984
LaserJet printer launched
HP LaserJet launched -- the first mass-market laser printer.
2002
Compaq acquired
Hewlett-Packard acquires Compaq Computer Corporation for $25 billion.
2015
Split into two companies
Hewlett-Packard splits into HP Inc. (personal systems and printing) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

Purpose & Values

“To create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere”

HP describes this purpose as guiding its focus on personal computing and printing products -- tools designed to help people create, communicate, and connect.

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