Prime Highlights:
- HP is focusing on devices that process data locally, keeping sensitive information private and secure.
- The company aims to make these devices easy to use, helping businesses and individuals work more efficiently without worrying about the technology.
Key Facts:
- Asia is HP’s fastest-growing region, with strict local data rules creating opportunities for devices that store and process information locally.
- Countries like China and South Korea restrict sending sensitive data overseas, and Singapore is supporting local projects to meet regional needs.
Background:
HP is focusing on devices that process data locally instead of relying entirely on cloud services, as concerns over privacy and data security grow. According to David McQuarrie, HP’s Chief Commercial Officer, local processing keeps sensitive company and personal information on the device, giving users greater peace of mind.
The company is developing high-performance PCs that can handle demanding tasks directly on the device. McQuarrie said these devices could be very useful in the future, especially for small businesses and people who want to keep their data private.
In Asia, strict data rules have created a need for devices that store and process information locally. Countries like China and South Korea limit sending sensitive data overseas, and Singapore is also supporting local projects to meet regional needs.
Although Asia makes up a smaller part of HP’s business, it is the company’s fastest-growing region. Revenue from Asia-Pacific and Japan grew 7% in HP’s 2025 fiscal year, reaching $13.3 billion, approximately a quarter of the company’s total $55.3 billion revenue.
McQuarrie noted that while many businesses are still experimenting with new technologies, adoption in Asia could advance rapidly. Surveys indicate that users in countries like India, South Korea, and Japan are generally open to new computing solutions. HP wants these devices to be easy to use, helping people work more efficiently without needing to know how the technology works.
“The future of work is about devices that enhance experience and boost productivity,” McQuarrie said, emphasizing that the technology operates in the background to make work easier.
