HPE controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2025
HPE faces scrutiny over Juniper Networks acquisition
The proposed Juniper transaction attracted antitrust scrutiny, including legal action by the U.S. Department of Justice as described in the reference material.
2025
Antitrust controversy surrounding proposed Juniper acquisition
HPE’s proposed acquisition of Juniper Networks drew antitrust scrutiny over possible effects on enterprise-networking competition, pricing, and innovation. The reference material describes legal and political controversy around the review and proposed remedies. Details of the transaction’s final status should be independently verified against current regulatory and company filings.
2023
Criticism concerning Israeli subsidiaries and public-sector technology
HPE and related HP entities faced criticism from advocacy groups over technology supplied through Israeli operations to institutions including the Israel Police, Israel Prison Service, and population authorities. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement called for boycotts, while critics argued that corporate structures made the division of responsibilities between HP Inc. and HPE difficult to assess.
2017
Reported review of security-software source code by a Russian defense organization
Reports alleged that a Russian defense organization was allowed to examine source code connected with a cyber-defense system used by the Pentagon. Former officials and security specialists expressed concern that such access could reveal weaknesses useful to attackers. The reference material describes the matter as a reported controversy rather than establishing a final legal finding.