HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. We explore how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realize their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. We apply new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way our customers live and work.
No other company offers as complete a technology product portfolio as HP. We provide infrastructure and business offerings that span from handheld devices to some of the world's most powerful supercomputer installations. We offer consumers a wide range of products and services from digital photography to digital entertainment and from computing to home printing. This comprehensive portfolio helps us match the right products, services and solutions to our customers' specific needs.
We strive to continuously improve the way our customers live and work through sophisticated technology that is easy to use and manage. HP's quality engineering and reliable service and support gives all of our customers from individual consumers to the largest enterprises greater freedom to focus on their priorities and confidence to reach their goals. Because ultimately we know that each time we create a truly valuable experience, we are helping people achieve results that really count.
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 is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $107.7 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2008.
Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HPQ) Headquarters: Palo Alto, California HP serves more than one billion customers in more than 170 countries on six continents. HP has approximately 172,000 employees worldwide. HP's 2008 Fortune 500 ranking: No. 14 HP's mission is to invent technologies and services that drive business value, create social benefit and improve the lives of customers — with a focus on affecting the greatest number of people possible. HP dedicates $3.6 billion (U.S.) annually to its research and development of products, solutions and new technologies.

