HP Accelerates AI Software Investments to Transform the Future of Work
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire key AI capabilities from Humane for $116 million. The acquisition includes Humane's AI-powered platform Cosmos, technical talent, and intellectual property comprising over 300 patents and patent applications.
The acquired team will form HP IQ, the company's new AI innovation lab, focusing on building an intelligent ecosystem across HP's products and services. The lab will be part of HP's Technology and Innovation Organization, working to develop AI-enhanced devices that can process AI requests both locally and in the cloud.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of February 2025, marking a significant step in HP's transformation into an experience-led company, particularly in areas such as AI PCs, smart printers, and connected conference rooms.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) ha annunciato un accordo definitivo per acquisire importanti capacità di intelligenza artificiale da Humane per 116 milioni di dollari. L'acquisizione include la piattaforma Cosmos alimentata dall'IA di Humane, talenti tecnici e proprietà intellettuale che comprendono oltre 300 brevetti e domande di brevetto.
Il team acquisito formerà HP IQ, il nuovo laboratorio di innovazione AI dell'azienda, concentrandosi sulla creazione di un ecosistema intelligente attraverso i prodotti e i servizi HP. Il laboratorio farà parte dell'Organizzazione Tecnologia e Innovazione di HP, lavorando per sviluppare dispositivi potenziati dall'IA in grado di elaborare richieste di intelligenza artificiale sia localmente che nel cloud.
La transazione dovrebbe chiudersi entro la fine di febbraio 2025, segnando un passo significativo nella trasformazione di HP in un'azienda guidata dall'esperienza, in particolare in settori come PC con intelligenza artificiale, stampanti intelligenti e sale conferenze connesse.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) ha anunciado un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir capacidades clave de inteligencia artificial de Humane por 116 millones de dólares. La adquisición incluye la plataforma Cosmos impulsada por IA de Humane, talento técnico y propiedad intelectual que comprende más de 300 patentes y solicitudes de patentes.
El equipo adquirido formará HP IQ, el nuevo laboratorio de innovación en IA de la empresa, que se centrará en construir un ecosistema inteligente en todos los productos y servicios de HP. El laboratorio será parte de la Organización de Tecnología e Innovación de HP, trabajando para desarrollar dispositivos mejorados con IA que puedan procesar solicitudes de IA tanto localmente como en la nube.
Se espera que la transacción se cierre a finales de febrero de 2025, marcando un paso significativo en la transformación de HP en una empresa centrada en la experiencia, particularmente en áreas como PCs con IA, impresoras inteligentes y salas de conferencias conectadas.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ)는 Humane으로부터 1억 1,600만 달러에 주요 AI 기능을 인수하기 위한 최종 계약을 발표했습니다. 인수에는 Humane의 AI 기반 플랫폼인 Cosmos, 기술 인재 및 300개 이상의 특허 및 특허 출원을 포함한 지적 재산이 포함됩니다.
인수된 팀은 HP IQ를 구성하여 회사의 새로운 AI 혁신 연구소로 자리 잡고, HP의 제품 및 서비스 전반에 걸쳐 지능형 생태계를 구축하는 데 집중할 것입니다. 이 연구소는 HP의 기술 및 혁신 조직의 일환으로, AI 요청을 로컬 및 클라우드에서 처리할 수 있는 AI 강화 장치를 개발하는 작업을 진행합니다.
이번 거래는 2025년 2월 말까지 마무리될 것으로 예상되며, AI PC, 스마트 프린터 및 연결된 회의실과 같은 분야에서 경험 중심의 회사로의 HP의 변화를 위한 중요한 이정표가 될 것입니다.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) a annoncé un accord définitif pour acquérir des capacités clés en intelligence artificielle de Humane pour 116 millions de dollars. L'acquisition comprend la plateforme Cosmos alimentée par l'IA de Humane, des talents techniques et des droits de propriété intellectuelle comprenant plus de 300 brevets et demandes de brevet.
L'équipe acquise formera HP IQ, le nouveau laboratoire d'innovation en IA de l'entreprise, qui se concentrera sur la création d'un écosystème intelligent à travers les produits et services de HP. Le laboratoire fera partie de l'organisation Technologie et Innovation de HP, travaillant au développement de dispositifs améliorés par l'IA capables de traiter des demandes d'IA à la fois localement et dans le cloud.
La transaction devrait être finalisée d'ici la fin février 2025, marquant une étape significative dans la transformation de HP en une entreprise axée sur l'expérience, notamment dans des domaines tels que les PC avec IA, les imprimantes intelligentes et les salles de conférence connectées.
HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) hat eine endgültige Vereinbarung zur Übernahme wesentlicher KI-Fähigkeiten von Humane für 116 Millionen US-Dollar bekannt gegeben. Die Übernahme umfasst Humanes KI-gestützte Plattform Cosmos, technisches Talent und geistiges Eigentum, das über 300 Patente und Patentanmeldungen umfasst.
Das erworbene Team wird HP IQ bilden, das neue KI- Innovationslabor des Unternehmens, das sich darauf konzentriert, ein intelligentes Ökosystem über die Produkte und Dienstleistungen von HP hinweg aufzubauen. Das Labor wird Teil der Technologie- und Innovationsorganisation von HP sein und daran arbeiten, KI-verbesserte Geräte zu entwickeln, die KI-Anfragen sowohl lokal als auch in der Cloud verarbeiten können.
Der Abschluss der Transaktion wird bis Ende Februar 2025 erwartet und stellt einen bedeutenden Schritt in HPs Transformation zu einem erfahrungsorientierten Unternehmen dar, insbesondere in Bereichen wie KI-PCs, intelligente Drucker und vernetzte Konferenzräume.
- Strategic acquisition of Humane's AI platform and 300+ patents strengthens HP's AI capabilities
- Formation of HP IQ innovation lab enhances R&D capabilities in AI
- Expansion into AI-powered devices opens new revenue streams
- Acquisition of skilled technical talent bolsters internal expertise
- $116 million cash outlay impacts short-term liquidity
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The intellectual property portfolio is particularly significant as it provides HP with a defensive moat in the rapidly evolving AI hardware space. These patents could be important for developing proprietary AI features that differentiate HP's products from competitors, potentially leading to premium pricing power and higher margins.
The formation of HP IQ represents more than just an organizational restructuring - it signals HP's commitment to developing an integrated AI ecosystem across its product lines. This could create significant cross-selling opportunities and strengthen customer lock-in through seamless device integration. The strategy aligns with the industry trend toward AI-enabled devices, where the competitive advantage lies not in hardware specifications alone but in the intelligence layer that enhances user productivity.
The timing of this acquisition is strategic, coming as the AI PC market begins to accelerate. By acquiring proven AI capabilities rather than developing them internally, HP gains a time-to-market advantage in the rapidly evolving AI device landscape. The integration of Humane's engineering talent provides HP with immediate AI expertise, potentially accelerating product development cycles and innovation in key areas like local AI processing and cloud orchestration.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced a definitive agreement to acquire key AI capabilities from Humane, including their AI-powered platform Cosmos, highly skilled technical talent, and intellectual property with more than 300 patents and patent applications. The acquisition advances HP’s transformation into a more experience-led company.
"This investment will rapidly accelerate our ability to develop a new generation of devices that seamlessly orchestrate AI requests both locally and in the cloud," said Tuan Tran, President of Technology and Innovation at HP. "Humane’s AI platform Cosmos, backed by an incredible group of engineers, will help us create an intelligent ecosystem across all HP devices from AI PCs to smart printers and connected conference rooms. This will unlock new levels of functionality for our customers and deliver on the promises of AI."
The acquisition brings a highly skilled group of Humane engineers, architects, and product innovators to HP’s Technology and Innovation Organization. They will form HP IQ, HP’s new AI innovation lab focused on building an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s products and services for the future of work.
“We’re excited to join HP at such a pivotal moment in the industry and help shape the future of intelligent experiences,” said Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri, Co-founders of Humane. “HP’s scale, global reach, and operational excellence—combined with our design-led approach, integration technology, and engineering expertise—will redefine workforce productivity.”
HP is committed to reinventing the future of work through technology, delivering experiences that empower organizations and employees to thrive in today's dynamic environment.
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