Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has named a new agency for global advertising of its personal computers.

Hewlett-Packard To Take On New Agency

The technology giant Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has selected BBDO Worldwide to handle global advertising for its personal computers.

Currently BBDO creates advertisements for Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ)’s printers and corporate image efforts.

Eric Keshin, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ)’s SVP of marketing for printing and personal systems, said the “winning agency’s keen understanding of our wide-ranging market segments, sound marketing strategy and high impact ideas.”

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) shares were at 22.97 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -23.0% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 2 in the industry

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has been named as the most trusted technology brand in India.

Hewlett-Packard Gets India Nod

According to a research conducted by the Trust Research Advisory (TRA), Hewlett Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has been ranked as India’s Most Trusted Technology brand for the second year in a row.

N. Chandramouli, CEO, Trust Research Advisory, said, “Trust is Business, and when businesses are so dependent on technology, it is important for it to be fully trusted before it gets accepted. For Hewlett Packard (NYSE:HPQ), being ranked as India’s Most Trusted Technology Brand for two consecutive years shows the deep relationship that the brand has with its audiences.”

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) shares were at 23.15 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -19.3% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 2 in the industry

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has appointed a new head to lead its Printing and Personal Systems unit in India.

Hewlett-Packard Hires India Executive

Rajiv Srivastava, Vice President and General Manager of Personal Systems Group of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has been named as the new head of the combined Printing and Personal Systems Group (PPSG) in India.

A spokesperson from Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) who did not want to be named has stated, “Srivastava has spent many years with Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) and hence he is the most probable candidate for the post. Apart from heading PSG he is also the COO.”

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) stocks were at 25.17 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a -10.0% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: Error
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: Error
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 2 in the industry

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has officially opened a new office in Ethiopia.

Hewlett-Packard Opens Africa Office

One of the world’s largest technology companies, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ), has announced that it has officially started new operations in Ethiopia together with the opening of an office in Addis Ababa.

The company has also appointed a country manager to oversee operations in the country.

“Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) is proud to establish operations in Ethiopia at a time when we are fulfilling our potential as a high-growth economy,” said Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Ethiopia manager Mesfin Makonnen.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) shares are currently standing at 24.76.

Price History
Last Price: 24.76
52 Week Low / High: 21.5 / 41.74
50 Day Moving Average: 24.71
6 Month Price Change %: -7.0%
12 Month Price Change %: -38.7%

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ)’s research wing chief has decided to leave the company.

Hewlett-Packard Loses Research Boss

Prith Banerjee, the head of the global research arm of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) for the past five years, has decided to leave the company.

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Senior Fellow Chandrakant Patel, director of its Sustainable Ecosystems Research Group, will be in charge at Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) labs until a replacement is found.

During Banerjee’s time, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Labs announced several breakthroughs including a new approach to electronic data storage, nanotechnology sensors and flexible electronic displays.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) stocks are currently standing at 23.11.

Price History
Last Price: 23.11
52 Week Low / High: 21.5 / 41.8
50 Day Moving Average: 26.09
6 Month Price Change %: -7.7%
12 Month Price Change %: -43.9%

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has been developing a new cCell cloud package for SMEs.

Hewlett-Packard Working On Cloud Packages

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has announced that it will launch cCell, a package of standardized technologies to support the decentralized deployment of clouds.

cCell will be launched at next month’s Cebit trade show in Hanover, Germany.

Volker Smid, head of Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) Germany, said that, “To counter that skepticism, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) tailored cCell so that it can be deployed by local or regional IT suppliers. The decentralized German IT environment requires a distributed cloud model and that prompted Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) to adopt a cell structure for its latest cloud product”.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) shares were at 26.25 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 4.9% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.88
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.86
Zack’s Rank: 1 out of 2 in the industry

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has unveiled a new Institute education program.

Hewlett-Packard Shows Off IT Education Program

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) is launching an education program, which aims to teach IT skills to some 20,000 college and university-level students UK students.

The program will include training on cloud platforms and will provide course materials and hands-on labs and test preparation services.

Nick Wilson, Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) UK and Ireland vice president and managing director, said that, “Customer and channel partners tell us that they are experiencing a growing shortage of job-ready IT professionals with the right skills to grow and innovate within our businesses. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) is starting the Institute program to address this need. Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) is working with education to continuously enhance the talent pool of graduates with the precise skills and experience businesses need most to help them succeed today and in the future”.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) shares were at 27.05 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 12.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.81
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.86
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 2 in the industry

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has scheduled the launch of a new web series starring house music producer David Guetta.

Hewlett-Packard Announces David Guetta Web Series

Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) has announced that it is planning to launch a branded web series as part of a partnership with French DJ, David Guetta.

The series aims to promote Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ)’s laptops and headphones ranges, and will launch next month on online video platform Dailymotion and David Guetta’s YouTube channel.

Episodes will feature five cities including London, Cannes and Ibiza.

Olivier Gillet, marketing director for Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) webOS EMEA, said that, “Hewlett-Packard (NYSE:HPQ) [brands] talk about changing the marketing paradigm. In reality it is difficult to change the traditional model without doing something radically different. Using music and hot bands as brand lever is fresh and new. It has been done with film and TV, but music has constant and growing fanbases – this is like gold to marketers”.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) stocks were at 29.08 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 5.2% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

Hewlett-Packard Co. (NYSE:HPQ) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Hold
Mean recommendation: 2.81
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 2.93
Zack’s Rank: 2 out of 2 in the industry