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Why HP's Successful Turnaround Is Closer Than It Looks

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Why HP's Successful Turnaround Is Closer Than It Looks

Hewlett-Packard's turnaround effort under CEO Meg Whitman, like an object in the rearview mirror, is closer than it appears. Credit the impending success on strategic partnerships, good hires and a broad view of the future of tech.

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