HP acquires Hiflex

Written by Kristen Read Wednesday, 07 December 2011 07:38
HP-Hiflex-lgHewlett-Packard has announced the acquisition of Hiflex, a well-known software solutions provider. Founded in 1991, Hiflex specializes in web-to-print and MIS solutions for printing companies. The company will continue to service its current customers following the acquisition.


"HP wants to break the tradition barriers of how and where business customers print, making it easy for them to produce custom or personalized materials anywhere, anytime," said Vyomesh Joshi, EVP of HP's Imaging and Printing Group. "Hiflex's technology provides a powerful platform to deliver on this goal as part of our overall cloud printing strategy."

The announcement on HP's website notes:
Technologies from Hiflex will enable continued innovation across HP's imaging and printing offerings and will extend the company's portfolio of cloud-based technologies and solutions. HP also remains committed to supporting a broad range of partner solutions, giving customers maximum choice and flexibility.

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