Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Spring, Texas. It was formed on November 1, 2015, following the splitting of the original Hewlett-Packard company into two separate entities. One part became HP Inc., focusing on personal computing and printing, while HPE focused on enterprise products and services.
History
- Formation: The company was established as a result of the strategic decision by Hewlett-Packard to split into two entities to better focus on different market segments.
- Leadership: Initially, Meg Whitman served as the CEO of HPE, with Antonio Neri later taking over the role in February 2018.
- Spin-offs and Acquisitions:
- In 2017, HPE completed the spin-off of its enterprise services business into a separate company named DXC Technology.
- In 2019, HPE announced plans to acquire Cray Inc., a supercomputer manufacturer, to enhance its high-performance computing capabilities.
Business Segments
HPE operates across several key areas:
- Compute: This includes servers, storage, and networking equipment to help businesses with their computing needs.
- Storage: Offering a range of storage solutions from traditional to cloud and hybrid environments.
- Networking: Focuses on providing networking solutions that support data center transformation.
- Services: HPE offers various IT services including consulting, support, and operational services.
- Financial Services: Providing financing solutions to help customers acquire technology.
Notable Products
- ProLiant: A line of server products known for their reliability and performance.
- Aruba: After acquiring Aruba Networks, HPE has strengthened its position in the wireless networking market.
- SimpliVity: HPE's hyperconverged infrastructure, which simplifies IT operations by integrating compute, storage, and networking into a single system.
- GreenLake: A service offering that provides cloud-like flexibility and economics on-premises.
Corporate Strategy
HPE has been focusing on several strategic initiatives:
- Edge Computing: Increasing its footprint in edge computing to support the Internet of Things (IoT) and real-time data processing.
- Hybrid IT: Helping customers to integrate public cloud with on-premises IT infrastructure.
- AI and Machine Learning: Investing in technologies to enhance AI capabilities within its product offerings.
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