HP Inc. (HPQ) Balances Procurement Strategy With Security Commitments

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-27T20:19:52+00:00

HP Inc. is exploring sourcing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers amid a global shortage, while renewing its cybersecurity partnership with Karamba Security. This strategy aims to enhance supply chain flexibility and ensure device security.

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2026-02-27 20:19:52

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HP Inc. (HPQ) is reportedly considering sourcing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers for the first time, a notable shift in its procurement strategy amidst a global memory shortage. Concurrently, HP renewed its multi-year agreement with Karamba Security to license XGuard cybersecurity software for its printer products, emphasizing HP’s commitment to security while adjusting its supply chain. This move to potentially diversify memory chip suppliers comes as major memory producers focus on high-bandwidth memory for AI, and HP balances cost-effective sourcing with robust cybersecurity for its devices.

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