Hewlett Packard has many external opportunities for growth. The company wants to expand its tape drive market and would like to enter into data management. Sales due to computer growth and their financial position will enhance their opportunities for further global and domestic growth. The company is also positioned to participate in joint technology ventures and acquisitions.
The threats that Hewlett Packard faces stem mostly from the industry in which they do business. To remain competitive they must always be ahead of the technological curve in disk drive technology. The ...