The Hewlett-Packard Company (commonly referred to as HP, and stylized as hp) or Hewlett-
Packard (/ˈhjuːlɪt ˈpækərd/ HEW-lit PAK-ərd) was an American multinational information technology company headquartered
in Palo Alto, California
The company was founded in a one-car garage in Palo Alto by Bill Hewlett and David Packard, and initially produced a line
of electronic test equipment. HP was the world's leading PC manufacturer from 2007 to Q2 2013, at which
time Lenovo ranked ahead of HP.[1][2][3] HP specialized in developing and manufacturing computing, data storage, and
networking hardware, designing software and delivering services
Hewlett-Packard company events included the spin-off of its electronic and bio-analytical measurement instruments part of
its business as Agilent Technologies in 1999, its merger with Compaq in 2002, and the acquisition of EDS in 2008, which led
to combined revenues of $118.4 billion in 2008 and a Fortune 500 ranking of 9 in 2009. In November 2009, HP announced
the acquisition of 3Com,[4] with the deal closing on April 12, 2010. [5] On April 28, 2010, HP announced the buyout of Palm,
Inc. for $1.2 billion.[6] On September 2, 2010, HP won its bidding war for 3PAR with a $33 a share offer ($2.07 billion),
which Dell declined to match.[7]
Hewlett-Packard spun off its enterprise products and services business as Hewlett Packard Enterprise on November 1,
2015. Hewlett-Packard held onto the PC and printer businesses, and was renamed to HP Inc.[8]
Bill Hewlett and David Packard graduated with degrees in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 1935. The
company originated in a garage in nearby Palo Alto during a fellowship they had with a past professor, Frederick Terman at
Stanford during the Great Depression. They considered Terman a mentor in forming Hewlett-Packard.[9] In 1938, Packard
and Hewlett begin part-time work in a rented garage with an initial capital investment of US$538. In 1939 Hewlett and
Packard decided to formalize their partnership. They tossed a coin to decide whether the company they founded would be
called Hewlett-Packard (HP) or Packard-Hewlett.[10] HP incorporated on August 18, 1947, and went public on November 6,
1957.
Of the many projects they worked on, their very first financially successful product, was a precision audio oscillator, the
Model HP200A. Their innovation was the use of a small incandescent light bulb (known as a "pilot light") as a temperature
dependent resistor in a critical portion of the circuit, the negative feedback loop which stabilized the amplitude of the output
sinusoidal waveform. This allowed them to sell the Model 200A for $89.40 when competitors were selling less stable
oscillators for over $200. The Model 200 series of generators continued production until at least 1972 as the 200AB, still
tube-based but improved in design through the years.
One of the company's earliest customers was Walt Disney Productions, which bought eight Model 200B oscillators (at
$71.50 each) for use in certifying the Fantasound surround sound systems installed in theaters for the movie Fantasia.
They worked on counter-radar technology and artillery shell fuses during World War II, which allowed Packard (but not
Hewlett) to be exempt from the draft.[11]
1960s
HP : Making it Matter
Company Profile
Hewlett Packard company (HP) is an American multinational Information Technology organization that provides
hardware and software services to small, medium and large sized businesses across industries. It also has an
extensive range of IT products to offer.
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Founders
The organization was founded by William “Bill” Redington Hewlett and Dave Packa rd in 1939. It was started in a
car garage in Palo Alto, California, where today it is headquartered. The first product of HP was an audio
oscillator. Today, HP specializes in developing and manufacturing PCs, networking hardware, computer storage
and delivering services. HP’s product line includes PCs, servers, networking products, storage devices, software,
printers and imaging products. There are more than 3,17,500 employees in the organization globally.
It’s noteworthy to mention some of the key milestones of HP since 1939. HP became a public organization in 1957.
In 1961 HP was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. In 1962 HP entered the Fortune 500 list at position 460.
HP entered the Asian market in 1963. In 1964, Dave Packard was elected as t he CEO and Chairman of the Board
and Bill Hewlett was elected as the President
Company Background
HP is the first company in the United States to introduce flextime policy for employees, an initiative to
encourage work-life balance. The policy was firmed up in 1973. In 1974 HP introduced world’s first
programmable pocket calculator. In 1980 HP manufactured its first PC named HP -85. In 1982, HP-75C
debuted as the first handheld computer and in 1983 the first touch screen PC was devised.
In 1993, Dave Packard retired as the Chairman and Lew Platt was elected to replace him. In 1993, HP
introduced the Omni book 300, a supportable PC with extended battery life. In 1994, HP introduced the
world’s brightest LED. In 1994, the first HP’s official personal printer -fax-copier was introduced. 2001
witnessed the creation of HP services to provide consulting and outsourcing support and solutions
deployment
In 2002, HP and Compaq merged and subsequently the company’s stock symbol changed to HPQ. In
2010, HP acquired 3PAR, a leading storage provider. In 2011, HP introduced the industries’ first
wireless mouse. In 2013, HP came with the revolutionary HP data protector 8.1.
Company Details
HP Enterprise Business (EB) incorporates HP Technology Services, HP Enterprise Security Services and
oversees services such as information security, network security, and compliance. HP Software Division
is the company’s enterprise software unit. Under the office Strategy and Technology come HP Labs,
which is the research wing of HP.
HP also provides consulting managed services across the globe. The HP financial services segment
provides a broad range of financial value added life cycle managed services.
Chairman, President, and CEO
The CEO of HP right now is Meg Whitman, an alumnus of Princeton University and Harvard Business
School. She was Vice President of Strategic Planning for the Walt Disney Company during most of the
1980s. She was also with eBay for a decade, from 1998-2008.
Achievements and Milestones
HP has been in position 80 in the Global 2000 list, called out by Forbes and number 31 in the World’s
Most Valuable Brands category.Today HP is one of the leaders in the global technology provider’s space
and with the significant success story behind it, the company sure has a long way to go.
HP Inc.:
HP Inc. took an early lead in 2018 and achieved a market share of 28.6 percent in Q1 2018. The
company reclaimed its top spot in overall India traditional consumer PC market with a 29.9 percent
market share, with 7.5 percent sequential growth and 6.7 percent year-on-year growth driven by
strong consumer-focused initiatives, widespread retail presence and continued focus on gaming
systems which has injected growth for the vendor in the category.
India PC Market Grew Over 20 Percent in Q3,
HP in the Lead: IDC
Indo-Asian News Service, 21 November 2018
HIGHLIGHTS
The traditional PC market in India grew 20.2 percent in Q3 2018
HP is leading the segment with 30.7 percent share
Dell was at second spot with 22.9 percent market share
The traditional PC market in India grew 20.2 percent in the third quarter of 2018, with HP leading the
segment with 30.7 percent share and Dell at second spot with 22.9 percent market share,
International Data Corp (IDC) said on Wednesday.
The overall India traditional PC market shipments stood at 2.71 million units - clocking a healthy 20.2
percent growth quarter-on-quarter (QoQ).
However, it saw a decline of 10.6 percent (year-on-year) owing to increased sell-in due to GST
implementation in the third quarter last year, said the IDC's "Quarterly Personal Computing Devices
Tracker".
Consumer PC market recorded an overall shipment of 1.45 million units - a 33.9 percent increase
over the last quarter.
"Increase in discretionary spending aided by consumer financing schemes provided a strong
momentum to premium device like Gaming Notebooks. Festive season buying, and online sales also
resulted in increased consumer spending," said Nishant Bansal, Research Manager, IPDS & PC,
IDC India.
The overall commercial PC market saw a total shipment of 1.25 million units, registering a sequential
growth of 7.5 percent.
"Large education projects in states like Odisha, Rajasthan and Assam drove demand from public
sector perspective while continued demand from the SMB (small and medium business) segment,
along with refresh buying from the enterprises, also aided in the growth of the commercial segment,"
Bansal added.
On the back of strong consumer demand in the channel and execution of state-owned education
projects, HP recorded an overall growth of 17 percent (quarter on quarter).
In the consumer segment, strong channel support and engagement activities enabled the company
to grow by 25.1 percent quarter on quarter.
Lenovo remained in the third position with a 21.3 percent market share. The consumer PC business
grew at a strong 63.7 percent (quarter on quarter) as the company aggressively focused on
expanding online channel and continue growing share in modern retail.
"IDC expects overall India PC market to decline due to Intel chip shortages and also on account of
post-Diwali slowdown of the market," said Navkendar Singh, Associate Research Director, Client
Devices & IPDS, IDC India.
HP Inc. Continued to Lead The Overall India Traditional PC
Market with 30.7% Market Share
According to latest IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Devices Tracker, November 2018, the overall India
traditional PC market shipments for 2018Q3 stood at 2.71 million units, clocking a healthy 20.2 percent growth
quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). However, on a year-on-year basis it saw a decline of 10.6 percent owing to
increased sell-in due to GST implementation in 2017Q3.
Segment Highlights
Consumer PC market recorded an overall shipment of 1.45 million units in 2018Q3, which is a 33.9 percent
increase over last quarter. E-tailers were the primary growth drivers with their multiple efforts on wider
product portfolio availability and affordability efforts like easy financing & EMI (Equated Monthly Instalments)
in tie up with almost all the major vendors and financing companies.
"Increase in discretionary spending aided by consumer financing schemes provided a strong momentum to
premium device like Gaming Notebooks. Festive season buying, and online sales also resulted in increased
consumer spending," says Nishant Bansal, Research Manager, IPDS & PC, IDC India.
The overall commercial PC market saw a total shipment of 1.25 million units in 2018Q3, registering a
sequential growth of 7.5 percent. "Large education projects in states like Orissa, Rajasthan and Assam drove
demand from public sector perspective while continued demand from SMB segment along with refresh buying
from Enterprises also aided in the growth of the commercial segment," adds Bansal.
Top 3 Company Highlights:
HP Inc.:
HP Inc. continued to lead the overall India traditional PC market with 30.7 percent share in 2018Q3. On the
back of strong consumer demand in the channel and execution of state-owned education projects, the vendor
recorded an overall growth of 17.0 percent quarter on quarter. In the consumer segment, strong channel
support and engagement activities enabled the company to grow by 25.1 percent quarter on quarter. The
Commercial segment for the company observed a growth of 9.5 percent quarter on quarter owing to strong
buying from Enterprises in IT/ITES, BFSI and Consulting verticals.
HP Leads Indian PC Market: Computer Sales Expected To Pick Up In This Year,
Predicts CMR Report
Although the PC market in India isn't looking healthy, HP managed to prove how sales can be
improved through innovative marketing techniques
By
Alap Naik Desai
Published On: Jul 2, 2018 | Last Updated: Jan 30, 2019
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HP regained its leadership position in the Indian PC market. Despite gaining momentum in
the last quarter of 2017, Dell lost its lead in the declining but still healthy segment.
According to CyberMedia Research’s (CMR) “India PC Market Review for 1Q CY2018”, the PC
segment was led by Hewlett Packard (HP). The company had lost the position to Dell last
year, but managed to regain the same this year. HP currently has a healthy 28.9 percent
market share in the overall PC market in India.
Dell was the market leader for most of last year. It managed to maintain its lead until the
end of 2017, but lost in the first quarter of the current year. It currently sits at the second
position with 23.4 percent market share in Q1 2018. Lenovo is closely following Dell. With a
market share of 21.8 percent in overall traditional PC market, Lenovo may overtake Dell if
the market conditions change.
The PC Market Isn’t Great, But Sales Are Expected To Climb:
Although HP, Dell, and Lenovo have a lot to look forward to in the current year, the PC
segment as a whole isn’t looking healthy.
The PC market in India fell 8.4 percent in the first quarter of 2018. The consumer segment
declined by 9.2 percent in Q1 2018 compared to Q4 2017. The enterprise segment, which is
important for PC makers, fell by 7.8 percent. These are concerning numbers for HP, Dell,
Lenovo, and others.
The PC market is increasingly facing heat from the rapidly expanding smartphone and
mobile computing. However, it is not ailing, confirmed the report. On the contrary, the sale
of personal computers is expected to rise by about 4 percent. Incidentally the consumer
segment was once considered an important aspect of PC sales. However, with the advent of
mobile computing and the increasing power of smartphones, has pushed back PC sales.
Newer generations are now experiencing the internet or the virtual world on their
smartphones first. Hence they completely forgo the PC experience. But they certainly need
desktops for gaming and office work.
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Essentially, the consumer segment is no longer the driving force behind the PC sales. The
report forecasts it will be the enterprise segment that will be most important area for PC
manufacturers. The PC market could grow by about 4 percent if it is steadily driven by the
enterprise segment. Overall, large organizations are expected to boost their acquisitions of
PCs by about 5 percent this year, whereas the consumer segment is likely to continue
dragging its feet with a measly 2 percent growth as compared to last year, concluded the
report.
What Can PC Makers Do To Improve The Situation And Push Sales
The mobile computing segment isn’t going to allow the PC market an easy way. Nor is it
going to ease up anytime in the foreseeable future. Smartphones today pack processors
that rival desktop computers. Many of the flagship devices in the mobile computing
department pack as much as 8 GB of RAM. Even today, 4 GB and 8 GB RAM is common in
computers.
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Although the situation might appear tough, HP has managed to regain its lead through
innovative thinking. The report mentions, “HP regained top spot with high level of retail
penetration. Initiatives focusing on customers and catering to gaming PCs were the main
drivers for HP’s growth.” What the report clearly indicates that HP focused on retail
customers and pursued them actively. Moreover, it managed to tap into the small but
growing market of gaming PCs.
The forecast isn’t bleak for the PC market. In fact, PC makers and vendors are already testing
new methods to boost sales. They are exploring ways to reward partners who come up with
clever sales techniques. Besides the enterprise segment, the PC manufacturers and retailers
also have the rural areas where the education segment needs computers for mass education
programs. Considering the data, the report does indicate market growth for reminder of
CY2018.
