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Updated on 9/4/2026
Manufactures PCs, printers, and enterprise tech
$107.4k - $155.7k/yr
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San Francisco, CA, USA
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Bachelor's, Master's
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HP operates in two main areas: HP Inc. makes personal computers, printers and related hardware, while Hewlett Packard Enterprise offers servers, storage, networking and services for business IT needs. Its products are physical devices and software that run tasks like computing, printing, data storage and network management. The company differentiates itself by its long history, the HP Way culture, and a broad lineup that serves both individuals and large organizations. Its goal is to help people and organizations create, communicate and operate more effectively by delivering reliable technology at scale.
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10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
1939
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HP, UpSkill Universe launch free AI training for 55,000 SMEs. HP and UpSkill Universe have launched a free artificial intelligence training programme aimed at helping 55,000 small and medium-sized businesses across Nigeria and South Africa integrate AI into their everyday operations. The AI Skills for Business Programme was announced in Lagos on September 3, 2026, as part of an effort to move African SMEs beyond simply knowing about artificial intelligence to actually using it to solve business problems. The initiative builds on an existing partnership between the two organisations. In 2025, UpSkill Universe partnered with HP and Google on a broader digital skills programme that reached more than 40,000 SMEs. This year's programme shifts the focus specifically to AI and expands the target by another 15,000 businesses. The push comes as many small businesses are still struggling to move from AI awareness to practical adoption. A recent study found that nearly 70% of SMEs remain in the early stages of AI adoption, while only 9% have integrated AI into their business operations. Discover more Africans & Diaspora Business & Industrial businesses For many SME owners, the challenge is therefore no longer simply accessing information about AI. It is understanding how to turn the technology into something useful for everyday tasks such as customer service, marketing, administration and business decision-making. Moving SMEs from AI awareness to practical use. Gori Yahaya, Founder and CEO of UpSkill Universe, said the programme was designed to close the gap between learning about AI and applying it. "Building on our successful partnership with HP, we have designed the AI Skills for Business Programme to move our engagement from reach to impact by giving 55,000 business owners free, practical AI skills training they can apply from day one," he said. The programme will run across three stages, with each stage offering a deeper level of training and support. The first stage is designed to reach all 55,000 participating SMEs. Business owners will be onboarded onto HP LIFE, the HP Foundation's free global training platform, where they will be required to complete at least three self-paced AI courses. The objective is to give a large number of business owners an accessible introduction to practical AI skills without requiring them to attend live classes from the outset. Discover more Small Business Business Formation Geographic Reference 5,000 SMEs will receive live training. The second stage will narrow the programme to 5,000 participants. These SMEs will take part in 90-minute live virtual sessions led by facilitators. Unlike the self-paced courses, the sessions will focus on real business problems and how AI tools can be applied to address them. Each participant at this stage will also be expected to identify one AI tool to test within their business over the following 30 days. This approach is intended to make AI adoption more practical. Rather than measuring success simply by how many business owners complete a course, the programme will encourage participants to experiment with AI within their existing workflows and determine whether it can improve a specific business activity. Top 50 businesses will enter AI Bootcamp. The third stage will provide more intensive support to the strongest participants. The top 50 performers will be selected for the Build Your Business with AI Bootcamp, which will include business audits, one-on-one mentorship from HP employees and a 90-day action plan. The bootcamp is designed to help participating businesses move from experimentation to implementation. Its targets include increasing graduates' confidence in using AI by 50% and helping every graduate implement at least one AI-driven process within their business. The first bootcamp is scheduled to begin in January 2027. This progression - from self-paced learning to live training and then intensive mentorship - means the programme is designed to support SMEs at different levels of AI readiness rather than treating all businesses as if they have the same technical experience. Women and youth-led businesses get priority. The programme will also prioritise youth- and women-led businesses, with a target of at least 40% participation from these groups. Discover more Dictionaries & Encyclopedias Management Businesses Yesh Surjoodeen, Managing Director for Southern and Central Africa at HP, said providing technology alone is not enough to help entrepreneurs benefit from it. "Technology alone is not enough. Business owners need the practical skills, confidence, and support to turn technology into opportunity," he said. Surjoodeen added that the AI-focused programme is intended to help business owners apply what they learn to everyday challenges, improve customer service and support sustainable growth. The broader goal, he said, is for small businesses to become active participants in Africa's AI transformation rather than simply being affected by it. Registration is already open. Registration for the AI Skills for Business Programme is now open to SMEs in Nigeria and South Africa through HP LIFE, with live sessions scheduled to begin in September 2026. The programme is free, removing one of the common barriers to AI skills development for smaller businesses that may not have the resources to pay for specialised training or consultants. For participating SMEs, however, the bigger opportunity may be the programme's emphasis on implementation. AI adoption among smaller businesses does not necessarily require expensive infrastructure or advanced technical teams. Many businesses can begin with relatively simple applications that automate repetitive work, improve customer interactions, generate content or support internal decision-making. The challenge is identifying where those tools can create measurable value and developing the confidence to use them consistently. That is the gap HP and UpSkill Universe are attempting to address with the new programme. If the initiative achieves its targets, 55,000 SMEs will at least gain exposure to practical AI skills, while 5,000 businesses will receive deeper hands-on training and 50 will receive intensive support to embed AI into their operations. The first results from the programme will therefore provide an indication of whether skills-focused interventions can help African SMEs move from AI curiosity to actual adoption.
Transitioning Google Meet room hardware to focus on Android (AOSP), ongoing ChromeOS support unchanged and up to September 2030. Googblogs is transitioning its Google Meet hardware portfolio from ChromeOS to Android to deliver features faster, broaden device choices, and increase flexibility. Googblogs is working closely with hardware partners, including Logitech, Neat, and HP Poly, to offer Google Meet-certified devices for spaces of any size, with several exciting Android devices intended for large-format spaces planned for 2027. Support and transition timeline for ChromeOS Existing investments in ChromeOS devices are protected. The support timelines for these devices have not changed and will continue to be fully supported through a multi-year transition period, extending up to September 2030 for recent models. Googblogs will continue delivering security patches, stability updates, and ChromeOS releases for all Google Meet hardware running ChromeOS. To help you plan room refresh cycles, hardware partners will gradually end manufacturing and sales for ChromeOS-based hardware according to the following timelines: * Logitech / CTL Google Meet Compute System: February 2027 * ASUS Google Meet Compute System: April 2027 For customers looking to purchase ChromeOS devices to complement their existing fleet, particularly for large event spaces, Googblogs encourage you to purchase devices as soon as possible. Benefits of Android in meeting rooms Adopting Android as the foundation for Google Meet hardware provides several benefits: * Device variety: Android-based room hardware offers a broader range of form factors, including compact all-in-one devices, video bars, and integrated room solutions. Whether equipping a focus room, collaborative huddle space, or boardroom, you have options to find the right fit. * Enterprise stability: Android-based devices deliver the performance, responsiveness, and stability you rely on with ChromeOS. * Hardware flexibility: Certified AOSP devices can run multiple video conferencing solutions, protecting your investment by allowing rooms to be repurposed without replacing equipment. * Long lifecycles: Devices certified for Google Meet are engineered for long-term reliability and predictable software support. The portfolio of supported hardware is growing as Googblogs actively work with partners to certify additional next-generation devices and qualified peripherals. Discover more Blog content curation Business productivity software Partner collaboration Its partners already offer Google Meet-certified AOSP options. Together, Googblogs is simplifying deployment, accelerating AI features like Take notes for me, and making meeting rooms more collaborative. Explore devices options and find contact information for its partners on the links below. Getting started. Resources.
TD Africa, HP deepen partner engagement with exclusive Proximity Partners event. By Staff Writer Leading technology distributor, TD Africa, and global technology company Hewlett Packard (HP), on August 26, 2026, hosted an exclusive Proximity Partners event at the Marriott Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, under the theme "Stronger Partnerships, Smarter Possibilities". A major highlight of the event was an in-depth exploration of HP's 2026 product portfolios, with HP experts providing insights into its Personal Systems, Commercial Notebooks, Commercial Desktops, Z Mobile Workstations, Consumer Notebooks, and other innovative solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of today's businesses and consumers. The discussions also highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, with participants examining how AI-powered technologies are enabling people to work smarter, improve productivity, and achieve greater efficiency. Rather than replacing human capabilities, the conversation emphasised AI as an enabler that enhances how people work and make decisions. Speaking while welcoming guests, Kingsley Osuala, country manager, HP, said the event was designed to provide an interactive platform for proximity partners to deepen their understanding of HP's extensive product portfolio and explore solutions tailored to the evolving needs of small businesses. "HP has so much to offer from end-to-end experiences for hybrid work, to compute, display, productivity and collaboration," he said. For TD Africa, the partnership with HP reflects its commitment to creating opportunities for businesses and partners to access innovative technologies while building the knowledge required to maximise their value. Ikenna Ekeh, executive business coordinator, TD Africa, described HP as a valued global brand within TD Africa's extensive product portfolio, noting that the partnership represents more than product distribution. "TD Africa, believes that technology becomes truly impactful when businesses have the right solutions, knowledge, and the partnerships to unlock its value. HP is a global brand that shares this vision, and we are proud to have its innovative portfolio within our product basket. We are not simply putting products in the market; we are equipping our partners with all they need to work smarter, grow faster and compete more effectively," Ekeh said. As technology continues to reshape the way businesses operate, TD Africa remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that translate innovation into practical business value, and opportunities to deliver smarter possibilities to the market.
Data#3's Paula Fountain joins HP as channel director. 31 Aug 2026 2 mins Filling the absence left by Chris Hewlett. HP has hired Data#3 end user compute national practice manager Paula Fountain as commercial channel director to fill the absence left by Chris Hewlett. Starting from 12 October, the vendor said Fountain's appointment strengthens its partner-first strategy Australia-wide as she is "widely recognised as one of the country's most accomplished channel leaders". HP also said the hire reflects its commitment to investing in its leadership. Fountain enters the role with over 30 years of experience in Australian technology companies, with 17 years of this time spent at Data#3. During this time, she partly developed her prowess around HP technology, as Fountain spent close to six years - from January 2015 to November 2021 - as the managed service provider's national practice manager for HP as well as HPE. Her expertise with HP has also been acknowledged by the vendor previously, as the company entered her into the HP Hall of Fame during the 2025 HP Partner Awards in November 2025. Fountain enters the role following the departure of Chris Hewlett, who announced his departure earlier this month after 26 years with HP. In a LinkedIn post, Hewlett reflected on his tenure at the vendor and highlighted the impact the company's culture had on both his professional and personal development. "It's hard to put into words what HP has meant to me over more than two decades," he wrote at the time. From its editors straight to your inbox. Get started by entering your email address below. Sasha Karen is a nationally recognised highly commended senior journalist at ARN. With a decade's worth of experience, Sasha serves the local channel community with news and inspiration about channel partners.
HP unveils DesignJet XT870 large-format printer at Photo Video Asia 2026 for India's photo printing businesses. 2026-08-30 07:35:54 Computer New Delhi, August 30, 2026 - HP today unveiled the HP DesignJet XT870 24-in large format printer at Photo Video Asia 2026, introducing a more affordable entry-level solution for photographers and photo printing businesses in India. The latest addition to HP's portfolio, the HP XT870 complements the HP DesignJet Z6 (24 inch and 44 inch) and HP DesignJet Z9[+] printer series, giving photo businesses access to solutions across different business requirements and price points. "India's photography industry is changing, and behind that change are thousands of photographers and photo printing businesses looking to grow, serve their customers better and create new opportunities. As demand grows for professional prints across formats and applications, having the right printing capabilities can make a real difference to how quickly businesses can respond and the range of services they can offer," said Vitesh K. Sharma, Head - Large Format Printing Business, HP India. "At HP, our focus is on making professional photo printing more accessible to businesses at different stages of their journey. He added, "The HP DesignJet XT870 strengthens our portfolio as a more accessible entry-level solution, combining the quality and reliability HP is known for with affordable original HP supplies and a simple, intuitive workflow. It gives businesses a way to bring more printing capabilities in-house and expand their offerings across applications such as photographs, posters, glossy prints and canvas. Together with our HP DesignJet Z6 and Z9[+] solutions, we offer a portfolio designed to support customers from their first step into professional photo printing through to more advanced requirements." The HP DesignJet XT870 24-in Printer is designed to simplify everyday printing, with multi-size printing through an integrated input tray that enables users to work across different print sizes (A4 to 24X36) without manually switching between roll and sheet media. Powered by HP Flex Tech pigment inks, the printer delivers professional-quality output across a range of applications. The printer also features HP Click, HP's intuitive print solution that simplifies print preparation and workflow. With real-print preview, automatic error detection and driverless printing, HP Click helps users streamline the process from preparing a job to sending it to print, reducing manual intervention and saving valuable time. Features such as nesting, drag-and-drop and automatic source selection further simplify everyday printing. Designed to support business growth, the HP DesignJet XT870 offers: Professional Performance & Productivity Affordable original HP supplies are designed to improve business economics while maintaining HP's quality and reliability. Seamless multi-size printing through an integrated input tray, without manually changing from roll to sheet Print speeds of up to 21 seconds per A1/D page[i] to help improve productivity and turnaround times. Professional-quality output across photographs, posters and CAD drawings with HP Flex Tech pigment inks. Designed with Sustainability in Mind Built with at least 45% recycled plastic and 10% recycled metal[ii]. Supports up to 60% lower energy consumption[iii] through automatic on/off scheduling. Uses up to 95% less ink during routine printhead cleaning. Reduces plastic waste with 100% polystyrene-free packaging[iv] and supports cartridge recycling through the HP Planet Partners program[v]. Pricing and Availability The HP DesignJet XT870 24-in Printer is available at an MRP of INR 2,09,988 To purchase or learn more, call 1800 309 5399, or connect with an authorised HP channel partner in your city. Visitors to Photo Video Asia 2026 can experience the HP DesignJet XT870 24-in Printer firsthand and explore its professional large-format printing capabilities at the HP booth (A4), Hall 12-12A, Pragati Maidan, from August 30 to September 1. About HP HP Inc. (NYSE:HPQ) is a global technology leader redefining the Future of Work. Operating in more than 180 countries, HP delivers innovative and AI-powered devices, software, services and subscriptions that drive business growth and professional fulfillment. For more information, please visit: HP.com. [i] Mechanical printing time. Printed in Fast mode with Economode on, using HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond) and Original HP Inks. [ii] The HP DesignJet XT870 is crafted with at least 45% recycled plastic and 10% recycled metal. Recycled plastic is based on total plastic weight, with post-consumer recycled content defined by the EPEAT standard for imaging equipment (IEEE 1680.2). Recycled metal is based on total metal weight used in the product. [iii] The percentage reductions in energy consumption are based on tests conducted by HP, 2024. Data based on the implementation of auto-scheduled on/off usage in various printer models, measured on a monthly basis. Actual savings may vary depending on the specific usage patterns, printer models, and environmental conditions. [iv] The HP DesignJet XT870 Printer has replaced EPS with molded pulp cushions made from recycled fiber-based material. [v] Program availability varies. 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