Hewlett-Packard, founded in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, was a pioneering American technology company known for its wide range of computing, printing, and IT products. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, HP became one of the world's largest PC and printer manufacturers. In 2015, the company split into HP Inc., focusing on personal systems and printing, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, specializing in enterprise solutions and services.