Why Meg Whitmans Singing a Different Tune on HP

The transcript discusses HP's financial challenges, including layoffs and restructuring costs. It explores HP's business model, focusing on the revenue from its PC and printer businesses and its acquisitions. The discussion compares the enterprise and PC businesses, highlighting potential mergers with EMC. Historical context is provided, referencing HP's past splits and strategic direction. The challenges of transitioning to a cloud-oriented business are examined, along with the commoditization of hardware. Finally, Meg Whitman's leadership and decision-making process are analyzed.

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