HP recently reiterated its long-term commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital transformation during a media roundtable led by Ipsita Dasgupta, Senior Vice President and Managing Director for HP India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Ipsita highlighted a comprehensive five-pillar strategic framework designed to expand access, accelerate digitization, and foster inclusive growth throughout the region.
“Sri Lanka is one of our fastest-growing markets in the region, embodying the ambition, resilience, and digital potential that we recognize in emerging economies,” said Ipsita Dasgupta. “As we deepen our engagement here, we are dedicated to broadening access to technology, supporting MSMEs, collaborating with the government, and empowering the next generation of users who will drive the digital future of Sri Lanka.”
Five Strategic Pillars
Putting a PC in the Hands of Every Child
HP aims to enhance PC ownership across all socioeconomic groups to bridge the digital divide. Given that PC access in South Asia is significantly lower than in developed markets, HP seeks to foster adoption in households and educational institutions. The company is also investigating AI-driven, language-enabled features on devices to support personalized learning experiences and improve educational outcomes, especially for students in underserved communities.
Empowering MSMEs Through Digitization and AI
Recognizing the crucial role of MSMEs in Sri Lanka’s economy, HP is aiding small and medium enterprises in their digitization efforts. By enabling AI on the edge and integrating advanced computing and data processing capabilities directly onto devices, HP aims to help MSMEs boost efficiency, enhance security, reduce latency, and achieve higher productivity and profitability.
Partnering with Local Enterprises for Technology Transformation
HP is intensifying its collaboration with local businesses to support sustainable growth and competitiveness. Beyond providing hardware, HP is increasingly participating in broader discussions about technology modernization, workforce enablement, and future-of-work strategies. By assisting organizations in creating seamless, low-friction work environments, HP is helping them attract and retain emerging talent.
Collaborating with Government on National Priorities
HP is actively exploring partnerships with government bodies to support key areas of national development, such as healthcare, education, skills development, employability, and MSME growth. From AI-led healthcare diagnostics to scalable digital education models, HP is assessing proof-of-concept initiatives that can deliver measurable impact and broaden access to essential services.
Enabling the Next Billion Users
Placing emerging markets at the core of its growth strategy, HP views countries like Sri Lanka as critical to shaping the future of global technology adoption. By developing solutions tailored to high-growth, developing economies, HP intends to unlock the next wave of digital users and drive sustainable, inclusive innovation.
HP currently holds approximately 27% market share in Sri Lanka (Q4 2025, IDC) and continues to experience robust demand across the banking, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and MSME sectors.
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Photo Caption – Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Sri Lanka, India, and Bangladesh HP Inc.
