HP is a world-class technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the globe. The company is a leading innovator committed to exploring how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. HP applies new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way its customers live and work.

No other company offers as complete a technology product portfolio as HP. The company provides infrastructure and business offerings that span from handheld devices to some of the world’s most powerful supercomputer installations. HP offers consumers a wide range of products and services from digital photography to digital entertainment and from computing to home printing. This comprehensive portfolio helps HP match the right products, services and solutions to its customers’ specific needs.

HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers—from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services, and IT infrastructure, HP revenue reached $118.4 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended October 31, 2008. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Palo Alto, California, but it is truly a global interest, with 320,000 employees doing business in more than 170 countries around the world, and 69% of its revenue coming from outside the United States.

Mark Hurd is currently company chairman, chief executive officer, and president.