A time of radical change

Every 10 to 15 years, the IT industry seems to undergo dramatic changes that, in turn, impact entire industries and the lives of people around the world.

In the 1980s, it was the move from mainframe computers to the client-server model. Later, there was the shift from the client-server model and desktop applications to web 2.0. Now we are in the midst of another powerful shift, which HP is calling “the new style of IT.”


At the heart of this new style of IT are cloud, mobile computing, big data, and the need for heightened IT security – powerful trends that have converged to change the way technology is delivered, paid for and consumed.

End users, who are deploying an array of IT devices, have come to expect seamless and engaging experiences as they access the information and services they desire anywhere at any time. Enterprises need fresh new insights, driven by unstructured or big data, so they can meet evolving customer demands.

Businesses and other organizations that ride these massive waves of change will position themselves for success for years to come. Those that don’t, risk being thrashed on the rocky shores of customer discontent.

HP the ideal partner

“Opportunities abound for industry players, new profit pools, new products, and innovation at its finest,” says Meg Whitman in a three-minute video for enterprise customers. “We believe HP is the perfect partner with solutions to help you migrate to this new style of IT.”

“Our customers are looking for help from trusted advisors to understand how to navigate this brave new world,” adds Chief Operating Officer Bill Veghte in a recent blog post on HP Next. “They need comprehensive solutions that solve their toughest business problems, not just a set of disparate IT assets.”

Bill Veghte, Chief Operating Officer

With its broad industry-leading portfolio, HP is strongly positioned to deliver the comprehensive solutions customers need. HP can help them bridge the past with the future, moving beyond their existing IT environments to embrace solutions that promise greater simplicity, agility and speed, along with lower costs.

“Our heritage and DNA of supporting open systems and partnering, along with our critical mass in hardware, software and services, are tremendous assets,” says Veghte.