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14 May 2010 09:49

HP Recognised for Leadership in Multi Function Devices

SYDNEY, Aust., May 14, 2010 – Hewlett-Packard Imaging & Printing Group (HP IPG) Australia has been awarded the GfK (Growth for Knowledge) 2009 No.1 Award for the Multi Function Devices (MFD) category. For the past 5 years, GfK has provided No.1 Awards to the top-selling brand – according to GfK retail audit data – in each category and in each country, in the Asia Pacific region. The awards are based on unit sales for the January to December 2009 reporting period. To receive an award, the brand must be in general distribution and also be a clear winner in unit sales. “HP is delighted to receive this award. We have a very strong MFD offering in the market, including Laser- and Ink-based devices that can print, copy, fax, scan and email,” said Richard Bailey, Vice President, Imaging & Printing Group (IPG) South Pacific, HP Australia. “HP’s innovation in printing technology is resonating with consumers, and this is reflected in the sales leadership that HP has achieved.”

GfK Australia is part of the Retail and Technology Division of the GfK Group, one of the largest market research organisations in the world. GfK specialises in monitoring the product sales and market trends of industry sectors such as consumer electronics, entertainment media, information technology, major and small domestic appliances, photographic and imaging, telecommunications and toys.

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.au.