Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Hewlett-Packard, commonly known as HP, is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, HP is renowned for its hardware products including personal computers, printers, servers, storage devices, and networking equipment.

Key product lines include:

• HP Pavilion, Envy, Spectre – consumer laptops and desktops
• HP EliteBook, ZBook – business and workstation series
• HP LaserJet and InkJet printers
• Enterprise solutions via HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)

In 2015, HP split into two separate companies:

• HP Inc. – focusing on PCs, printers, and related technologies
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) – focusing on enterprise servers, storage, software, and services

HP remains a leader in PC shipments globally and continues to innovate in printing, sustainability, and hybrid work solutions.