HP PC business executive: Complete strategic assessment within 3 months

Hewlett-Packard PC business director Tode Bradley Sina Science and technology Beijing time August 23 Morning News, Hewlett-Packard PC business Director Tode Bradley (Todd Bradley) said in Monday, HP will be in the next 8-12 weeks to complete the strategic evaluation of the PC business. Bradley, who was CEO of palm, has been in charge of HP's PC business for the past 6 years. Bradley plans to stay in HP for the future.　　Hewlett-Packard announced last week that it would spin off its PC business and abandon the operation of its webOS smartphone and tablet computer. The current options for HP's PC business include splitting or selling into an independent company. HP said it would take action within the next 12-18 months. "The work will be done in the next 8-12 weeks," says Bradley. We will inform the Board of the results.　　He also said that assessing the future choice of the PC business was a very right move. HP also launched a new desktop PC for corporate and public-sector users in Monday. HP is facing a challenge in the PC market. Although the revenue from this business is high, margins are low.　　Apple's products are attracting more and more users. HP has given up its tablet computer based on the webOS system, as sales did not reach expectations in the initial stages. HP is also assessing the future strategic options for the webOS system. The webOS is a "strategically important asset", Bradley said.　　After Hewlett-Packard issued a statement, many large companies expressed interest in obtaining the authorization of webOS. "There are a lot of rumors on the internet right now, but these rumors are unfounded," says Bradley. If HP splits up the PC business, then I want to lead the new company if the future choice of PC business is confirmed. If the PC business remains within HP, then I will continue to be responsible for the business. "(Chu Yue)