We are in the midst of a fundamental shift in the IT industry—from a device-centric to a user-centric world. This shift is driving a massive wave of innovation and opportunity.

Analysis

The quoted passage appears verbatim in the official transcript of Leo Apotheker's keynote at HP Discover in June 2011. Multiple contemporaneous news reports and video recordings of the keynote also contain the same language. No evidence suggests the quote was altered or taken out of context.

Background

HP Discover is the company's annual conference where senior executives outline strategic direction. In June 2011, CEO Leo Apotheker highlighted a shift from device‑centric to user‑centric computing as a major industry trend, framing it as an opportunity for innovation. The statement reflects HP's broader push toward cloud and mobility services at the time.

Verdict summary

Leo Apotheker made this statement during the HP Discover 2011 keynote.

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