Bangkok--16 Jul--Hill & Knowlton In the recent HP Software BTO Tour 2008, HP has revealed significant findings from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey that indicates 80% of businesses in Asia-Pacific believe IT risks will increase in three years and that 50% of business downtimes are caused by IT changes. In order to equip businesses with the right tools to handle changes properly, HP has introduced Business Technology Optimization (BTO) software solutions including Change Lifecycle Management solution, Business Availability Center 7.5 solution, Configuration Management System solution and Software-as-a-Service offering. The new software offerings from HP will help IT organizations proactively manage change and resolve problems across business services and applications automatically and efficiently. Picture - (From left — right) Brian Spring, Head of Solution Marketing for HP Asia Pacific & Japan; Darryl Dickens, Head of Marketing, HP Software Asia-Pacific and Japan; and Khun Suthas Wongwiseskul, Country Software Sales Manager, Technology Solutions Group, Hewlett-Packard (Thailand) Ltd. at the HP Software BTO Tour 2008. About HP HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers — from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $110.4 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended April 30, 2008. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com. Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Registration No.: 198703164G. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.4/2008