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| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1939 |
| Legal structure | Public |
| Industry | Information Technology |
| Official website | https://hp.com/ |
HP Inc. is an American multinational information technology company, originally founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and David Packard as Hewlett-Packard.
HP sub-brands
| Sub-brand[1] | Description | Created/Acquired |
|---|---|---|
| OMEN | High-end focused laptops and desktops lineup, former VoodooPC | 2013 |
| HyperX | High-end gaming peripherals | 2021 |
| Z by HP | Professional workstations and laptops | 2009 |
| HP Wolf Security | Security service to lock in and add anti-virus to HP laptops for remote offices[2] | 2021 |
| HP Anyware | Service to create a seamless experience for teams to interact with their digital workspaces from virtually anywhere | 2021 |
| Fitstation by HP | Partnership to create personalized tech products like footwear, in 2024 HP took the Fitstation insole platform off the market.[3] | 2017 |
* HP Anyware acquired in 2021 alongisde Teradici.[4]
Controversies
HP Instant Ink
HP Instant Ink refers to a subscription service for certain printers in which recipients may receive a set amount of HP Ink Cartridges each month. It has recently come into controversy for changing into a program with various limiting features in 2024. .
Go to the main article about this topic: HP Instant Ink.
HP Dynamic Security
HP Dynamic Security refers to a system in some HP printers to restrict the use of aftermarket ink cartridges, ensuring only original cartridges can be used.
Go to the main article about this topic: HP Dynamic Security
References
- ↑ https://brandcentral.hp.com/us/en/elements/sub-brands.html
- ↑ https://www.hp.com/us-en/security/endpoint-security-solutions.html
- ↑ https://www.voxelmatters.com/hp-silently-took-the-fitstation-insole-platform-off-the-market/
- ↑ https://www.hp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2021/hp-inc-to-acquire-teradici.html