AOL has signed an agreement with HP to offer co-branded, localized versions of its portal, toolbar and search on HP desktop and notebook PCs sold worldwide. Under the agreement, the co-branded portal will be set as the default homepage, and the co-branded toolbar and search will be default settings in various countries worldwide.
“This agreement provides us a unique opportunity to showcase our portal, toolbar and other products and services to a truly global audience,†Ron Grant, president and chief operating officer, AOL, has said. “At a time when international online markets are experiencing rapid growth, AOL is now poised to enable people around the world to create a personally relevant online destination.â€