Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) is an American IT company founded in 2015 that focuses on servers, storage, networking, software, and consulting. It was created through the split of Hewlett-Packard Company into two new entities - HPE and HP Inc. HPE is headquartered in Spring, Texas and has a global presence. The company aims to help customers use technology to transform industries through simplifying hybrid IT and powering the intelligent edge. HPE has acquired several companies to expand its portfolio and capabilities over the years. It has strengths in brand reputation and diversified products, but also faces threats from slowing PC markets and rapid technology changes.