{ "sha": "a0c73e06b2000acb26cc948b1c010b574075d518251416e8853e93c093a9a7c4", "src": "https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/api/document/sd00007510en_us/GUID-FEED6AA7-831F-4630-93F2-BD77DAB2EF2C-high.png", "model": "qwen2.5vl:7b", "certain": true, "markdown": "| **Key Points** | **Details** |\n|-----------------|--------------|\n| History | HPE was formed in 2015 as a result of the merger between Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Enterprise Services, a subsidiary of Dell. The company has a long history dating back to 1939 when William Redington Hewlett and David Packard founded HP in a small garage in Palo Alto, California. |\n| Business Segments | HPE operates through two main business segments: Enterprise Group and Technology Services. The Enterprise Group provides hardware, software, and services to help customers build, manage, and secure their IT infrastructures. The Technology Services segment offers a range of services, including cloud computing, application management, and cybersecurity. |\n| Products and Services | HPE offers a wide range of products and services, including servers, storage devices, networking equipment, software, and services. Some of its popular products include the ProLiant server, the 3PAR storage array, and the Aruba networking portfolio. |\n| Cloud Computing | HPE is a leading provider of cloud computing solutions, offering a range of services and tools to help customers build and manage their own clouds, as well as consume cloud services from HPE. The company's cloud offerings include HPE Helion Managed Cloud Services, HPE Helion Cloud Platform, and HPE Helion Development Platform. |\n| Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) | HPE is a pioneer in the field of AI and ML, with a range of solutions and services designed to help customers leverage these technologies to improve their business outcomes. The company's AI and ML offerings include the HPE Ezmeral AI Platform, HPE Machine Learning Studio, and HPE Vertica for AI and ML workloads. |\n| Cybersecurity | HPE is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, offering a range of products and services designed to help customers protect their IT infrastructures from cyber threats. The company's cybersecurity offerings include the HPE Aruba ClearPass security management platform, the HPE Aruba NetProtect network security solution, and the HPE Fortify on Demand application security service. |\n| Partnerships and Collaborations | HPE has a strong track record of forming partnerships and collaborations with other technology companies to deliver joint solutions and services to customers. Some of its key partners include Microsoft, Cisco, and SAP. |\n| Locations | HPE has operations in over 170 countries around the world, with major locations in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company's global headquarters is located in San Jose, California. |\n| Employment | HPE employs over 50,000 people worldwide, with a diverse range of roles including engineering, sales, marketing, and support. The company offers a range of career development opportunities and programs to help employees grow and succeed. |\n| Community Involvement | HPE is committed to giving back to the communities where it operates, with a focus on education, innovation, and social responsibility. The company supports a range of charitable organizations and initiatives around the world. |" }