Hewlett-Packard Unveils Plans for Major Exhibit at TELECOM 95

Strategic Insights -

Hewlett-Packard (HP) has announced its plans for a significant exhibit at TELECOM 95, the world's premier event for the information and telecommunications industry. The exhibit, themed "A Journey At The Speed Of Thought," will take place at the Palexpo exhibition center in Geneva from October 3-11. HP's pavilion in Hall Four (Stand 4.210) will feature over 11,000 square feet of exhibition space, showcasing the company's strengths in measurement, computation, and communications - a triad known as MC2. This unique combination of capabilities sets HP apart from its competitors, enabling the company to lead the convergence of IT, telecommunications, and media services that will form the information superhighway.

Key Takeaways:

  • HP will demonstrate its significant strengths in measurement, computation, and communications (MC2) at TELECOM 95, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company will focus on solutions ranging from personal communications to network operations, with over 40 demonstrations showcasing innovative appliances, devices, systems, and services.
  • HP will present more than 50 seminars on 25 topics, offering views and ideas on new technologies, applications, and services to enhance competitiveness, growth, and performance.
  • Franz Nawratil, president and managing director of HP Europe, emphasized the importance of the "Journey At The Speed Of Thought," offering various routes to business growth and competitiveness.
  • HP's exhibit will feature a 40-seat auditorium where seminars and discussions will take place, with company professionals acting as "tour guides" to answer questions and discuss solutions.

Statistics:

  • HP will occupy over 11,000 square feet (1,000 square meters) of exhibition space in Hall Four (Stand 4.210).
  • The company will host more than 50 seminars covering 25 topics, with over 40 demonstrations showcasing its technologies and solutions.
  • HP has 98,600 employees and generated revenue of $25 billion in its 1994 fiscal year.
  • The company is one of the leading suppliers to the telecommunications industry, with a large portion of its revenue coming from telecommunications-related products and services.

Sources:

  • Hewlett-Packard Company (1995). "Hewlett-Packard Announces Plans for Major Exhibit at TELECOM 95."
  • HP Geneva (1995). Contact: Michael Fournell, +41 22 780-8642.