Many people have been asking for my latest perspective on AMD, and I just finished writing an article on them. I wrote it because I love the company, but I am utterly disappointed in what has transpired with them lately. I haven't lost hope though, but I think there are changes necessary in order to turn around. You'll see it on the blog in a few days.
In the meantime, check out this interview that WallStreet.Net conducted --
Hewlett Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ Quotes, News, Charts), the world’s largest personal computer maker, looks to be a major player in the PC and online gaming markets.
In April, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company outlined its strategies to capitalize on growing trends in a market estimated at over $36 billion worldwide, according to media researcher Informa Media Group. HP intends to use the Company’s advanced technologies toward the gaming industry.
“PC Gaming isn’t just a trend,” said Rahul Sood, Rahul Sood, Chief Technology Officer of the Global Gaming Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, of HP. “It’s something that has been in existence for years. The growth of online gaming is immense … It’s not just about “Gaming PCs.” It’s about total-gaming experiences, from online, to mobile handheld, and other devices.” Sood joined HP in September 2006 when the Company acquired high-end PC gaming systems manufacturer VoodooPC. The acquisition is expected to complement HP’s other offerings in the gaming industry.
“To date, we (HP) have not focused on the high-end consumer gaming space,” Sood said. “That said, after [HP Chairman and CEO] Mark Hurd had some time in the saddle, between him and other high-level HP executives … they made the commitment to develop our position in this market. They made the decision to acquire Voodoo, and together, our team has formulated a strategy to help fill in the offerings from HP.”
The Company also has partnered with Trion World Network to develop the technology infrastructure for a next generation broadband games and entertainment platform.
HP has already demonstrated some of the technologies it will bring to the market, including a curved, seamless display intended to fill the user’s field of vision, as well as a technology that allows multiple users to play a fantasy game in a real-world space on different mobile devices. The high-end products, though developed as gaming technologies, can also be adapted for general computing purposes as well.
“There are a number of new technologies in HP Labs just waiting to see the light of day,” Sood said. “Our researchers are chomping at the bit now that we have an additional vehicle to release some of their innovations to market. In addition to developing products for new markets, HP continually works on the existing markets we play in – and gaming is a natural extension to our PC business.”
HP could see competition stiffen up in this space though, after rival Dell, Inc. announced in March that it would acquire Alienware, a trendy high-end gaming PC manufacturer, to strengthen its own position among PC gaming enthusiasts.
During the first quarter, HP gained major market share in the PC space at Dell’s expense, according to analysts like Shaw Wu of American Technology Research. HP overtook Dell’s position as the world’s top seller of PCs worldwide last year and continues to capitalize on the momentum.
HP reported first quarter net income of $1.55 billion, or 55 cents per share, compared to $1.23 billion, or 42 cents per share, a year ago. Revenue jumped 11 percent to $25.1 billion from $22.7 billion.
Sood said that HP’s high-end gaming products will reach the market as early as some time this year.
“I can tell you that I did not expect to see the level of innovations that I have seen internally,” Sood said. “Overall, I’m blown away, and as a technologist I can tell you that HP is the place to be.”
In the meantime, check out this interview that WallStreet.Net conducted --
Hewlett Packard Co. (NYSE: HPQ Quotes, News, Charts), the world’s largest personal computer maker, looks to be a major player in the PC and online gaming markets.
In April, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based company outlined its strategies to capitalize on growing trends in a market estimated at over $36 billion worldwide, according to media researcher Informa Media Group. HP intends to use the Company’s advanced technologies toward the gaming industry.
“PC Gaming isn’t just a trend,” said Rahul Sood, Rahul Sood, Chief Technology Officer of the Global Gaming Business Unit, Personal Systems Group, of HP. “It’s something that has been in existence for years. The growth of online gaming is immense … It’s not just about “Gaming PCs.” It’s about total-gaming experiences, from online, to mobile handheld, and other devices.” Sood joined HP in September 2006 when the Company acquired high-end PC gaming systems manufacturer VoodooPC. The acquisition is expected to complement HP’s other offerings in the gaming industry.
“To date, we (HP) have not focused on the high-end consumer gaming space,” Sood said. “That said, after [HP Chairman and CEO] Mark Hurd had some time in the saddle, between him and other high-level HP executives … they made the commitment to develop our position in this market. They made the decision to acquire Voodoo, and together, our team has formulated a strategy to help fill in the offerings from HP.”
The Company also has partnered with Trion World Network to develop the technology infrastructure for a next generation broadband games and entertainment platform.
HP has already demonstrated some of the technologies it will bring to the market, including a curved, seamless display intended to fill the user’s field of vision, as well as a technology that allows multiple users to play a fantasy game in a real-world space on different mobile devices. The high-end products, though developed as gaming technologies, can also be adapted for general computing purposes as well.
“There are a number of new technologies in HP Labs just waiting to see the light of day,” Sood said. “Our researchers are chomping at the bit now that we have an additional vehicle to release some of their innovations to market. In addition to developing products for new markets, HP continually works on the existing markets we play in – and gaming is a natural extension to our PC business.”
HP could see competition stiffen up in this space though, after rival Dell, Inc. announced in March that it would acquire Alienware, a trendy high-end gaming PC manufacturer, to strengthen its own position among PC gaming enthusiasts.
During the first quarter, HP gained major market share in the PC space at Dell’s expense, according to analysts like Shaw Wu of American Technology Research. HP overtook Dell’s position as the world’s top seller of PCs worldwide last year and continues to capitalize on the momentum.
HP reported first quarter net income of $1.55 billion, or 55 cents per share, compared to $1.23 billion, or 42 cents per share, a year ago. Revenue jumped 11 percent to $25.1 billion from $22.7 billion.
Sood said that HP’s high-end gaming products will reach the market as early as some time this year.
“I can tell you that I did not expect to see the level of innovations that I have seen internally,” Sood said. “Overall, I’m blown away, and as a technologist I can tell you that HP is the place to be.”
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