HP Reorganizes Printer Divisions; New Division to Address Small BusinessesHP Reorganizes Printer Divisions; New Division to Address Small Businesses

Hewlett-Packard announced plans to reorganize its printer unit from five to three divisions, with one concentrating on small business and consumer markets.The small business and consumer focus will come from the inkjet and Web solutions division, which will combine hardware and supplies. The other two divisions will be an enterprise solutions division, focusing on the needs of large businesses, and a graphics solution division, focusing on billboards and other large-format printing.

Combining consumer hardware and supplies in one division made sense in terms of serving customers, said HP spokesperson Alyson Griffin. "It was really ... to reduce complexity, so we could be more efficient."

The changes take effect August 1.PC World