Partners: HP now needs to show PC commitment

28.10.2011
HP's decision to keep its Personal Systems Group (PSG) business intact is a positive outcome for partners and customers. But partners now want the vendor to prove it's in the PC business for the long haul and backing that decision up with investment in technology, and research and development.

In August, HP CEO at the time, Leo Apotheker, announced intentions to spin off or sell HP's PSG business, causing a lot of confusion with customers and angst among the partner community on the fate of the business.

Apotheker was then removed by HP's board in September and Meg Whitman stepped in.

HP rejected Apotheker's PSG plans.

Whitman said in statement the strategic, financial and operational impact of spinning off PSG, but it was clear keeping PSG within the business was right for customers, partners, shareholders and employees.

"HP is committed to PSG, and together we are stronger," he said.