HP will split itself in two, separating PCs and printers from enterprise business

Hewlett-Packard has confirmed reports that it plans to break itself into two companies.One of the companies, comprising HP's enterprise hardware, software and services businesses, will be known as Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, the company announced Monday. The other, made up of its PC and printing businesses, will be called simply HP Inc., and will keep the HP logo.Both of the new companies will be publically traded, and HP shareholders will be given shares in both firms. HP expects to complete the break-up by the end of its 2015 fiscal year, which ends on Oct. 31 next year.President and CEO Meg Whitman, who's been fighting to get HP back on track after years of missteps under previous management, will retain those roles at Hewlett-Packard Enterprise. Dion Weisler, who heads HP's Printing and Personal Systems business, will be president and CEO of HP Inc., while Whitman will be its chairman, HP saidTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here