Independent Report: HP Named a Leader in Client Management Software Suites

HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced that independent industry analyst firm Forrester Research has named it a leader in client management suites.(1) The market segment includes software solutions that help IT with PC lifecycle management, including capabilities that automate operating systems (OS) deployment, software distribution and systems management, and those that provide visibility into the state of each corporate-owned PC. Forrester evaluated HP’s current offering, strategy and market presence for client management suites against 98 criteria. According to the report, "HP held top scores in all key areas.” "As a top vendor in the IT management market, HP understands what enterprises need from their management solutions,” wrote Natalie Lambert, senior analyst, Forrester Research, and author of the reports. "HP Configuration Management offers a comprehensive client management suite, including full capabilities in the areas of software, OS, and systems management. … Most important is HP’s ability to maintain the desired state of managed machines through its identity-based policy management capabilities. These capabilities assure that users have the necessary applications and settings when logging into their machine.” The Forrester report states that "one of the biggest challenges for today’s IT operations group is the management of an increasingly distributed and heterogeneous environment.” HP Configuration Management runs on Windows® and UNIX® servers and can support multiple types of Windows, Linux and UNIX workstations, which makes it ideal for multi-platform organizations. According to the report, the product is an especially good fit for buyers that manage large, distributed and heterogeneous environments. "Automation of the configuration workflow enables our customers to deliver business services faster and more reliably in an increasingly challenged IT operations environment,” said Michel Feaster, director, Change and Configuration Center, Software, HP. "We are proud to be recognized by Forrester as a leading provider of client management suites.” More information about HP Configuration Management is available at http://h20229.www2.hp.com/solutions/ascm/index.html. About HP 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 $97.1 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2007. More information about HP is available at www.hp.com. Note to editors: More news from HP, including links to RSS feeds, is available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/. (1) "The Forrester Wave: Client Management Suites, Q3 2007,” by Natalie Lambert, July 24, 2007; and "HP Leads in Client Management Suites, The Forrester Wave Vendor Summary, Q3 2007,” by Natalie Lambert, July 24, 2007. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products and services; anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the achievement of expected results; and other risks that are described in HP’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2007 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Oct. 31, 2006. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.