Hewlett-Packard (formerly Atos Origin Middle East) was chosen by SAMA to build SADAD Payments System. Following on the successful implementation, Hewlett-Packard (AOME) was also awarded the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) contract to operate SADAD in order to reach the market faster and manage the balance of risks, costs, and capabilities.
About the firm:
HP is a technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. It explores how technology and services can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realizes their possibilities, aspirations and dreams.
Stanford University classmates Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard founded HP in 1939. The company's first product, built in a Palo Alto garage, was an audio oscillator—an electronic test instrument used by sound engineers. One of HP's first customers was Walt Disney Studios, which purchased eight oscillators to develop and test an innovative sound system for the movie Fantasia…..
At the beginning of the 21st century, 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 and IT infrastructure, HP grows to become one of the world's largest IT companies.
On May 3, 2002, HP completes its merger transaction with Compaq Computer Corp. The new HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and services to consumers and business. With a portfolio that spans printing, IT infrastructure, personal computing, access devices and global services, HP grows to become one of the world's largest IT companies.
Later in the decade, a steady stream of acquisitions (Tabblo Inc.; Logoworks; SPI Dynamics, Inc.; Neoware Inc.; MacDermid ColorSpan Inc.; Opsware; EYP Mission Critical Facilities Inc., AOME etc…) increases HP’s influence in the software, personal computing and printing markets. No other company offers as complete a technology product portfolio as HP. HP matches the right products, services and solutions to its customers' specific needs.
Firm facts:
HP was founded in 1939.
Corporate headquarters are in Palo Alto, California.
Mark Hurd is president and CEO.
HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $107.7 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2008. HP's 2007 Fortune 500 ranking: No. 14
HP has approximately 172,000 employees worldwide.
Web site: http://www.hp.com