HP announced that Gartner, Inc., the leading provider of research and analysis on the global information technology industry, has rated the company “strong positive” – its highest rating possible – in a recent report.

Gartner evaluates companies based on a five-point scale from strong negative to strong positive. Companies rated as “strong positive” are viewed as providing strategic products, services or solutions for their customers.

Based on this rating, Gartner advises existing HP customers to continue with their planned investments and potential customers to consider HP as a strong choice for strategic investments.