Maker of expensive printer ink HP has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Teradici, a specialist in remote computing software that lets users to securely access high-performance computing from any PC, Chromebook or tablet.
The tech giant says the purchase will enhance its capabilities in the Personal Systems category, helping it deliver new compute models and services tailored to hybrid work.
HP president of Personal Systems Alex Cho said Teradici’s cutting-edge technology has long been at the forefront of secure, high-performance virtual computing.
“Its world-class talent, industry-leading IP, and strong integrations with all major public cloud providers will expand our addressable market and meet growing customer needs for more mobile, flexible, and secure computing solutions. We look forward to welcoming the Teradici team to HP.”
HP will pair the new acquisition with its ZCentral Remote Boost software designed to provide remote access to physical workstations. The idea is to enable remote and hybrid work for professionals that require high-performance computing – such as engineers, animators and editors.
Teradici’s Cloud Access Software (CAS) leverages the firm’s PC-over-IP (PCoIP) protocol to deliver high performance, security, and deployment flexibility to more than 15 million users worldwide.
HP said the new combined offering would enable it to offer a broader remote compute platform that spans on-premises and cloud solutions from any device – including macOS, public clouds, as well as iPadOS and Android tablets.
The transaction is expected to be finalised in Q4 2021, subject to regulatory review and customary closing conditions.
