"Future enterprise platforms will require engagement apps to be more contextual and directed," he told Computerworld UK.

"The challenge is Autonomy's platforms are fairly old and HP doesn't have a good track record in enterprise software to date so execution remains the key issue."

This is not just an issue for HP, but could have an impact on both its customers and those of the newly-acquired Autonomy.

HP's ability to execute on the acquisition is also questioned by Angela Eager, an analyst at TechMarketView. who asked, "":

"Given the limited synergy between the two companies, at this point in time it is difficult to see precisely how Autonomy will benefit from the move.