Credit: Thinkstock/Lenovo/Asus/HP Yahoo, the number-two search engine in the United States behind Google, has inked a pact with Hewlett-Packard (HP) under which the PC giant will preinstall Yahoo search functionality and other services on HP PCs distributed in the United States and Europe, Reuters reports via CNNMoney.com.HP will include a cobranded toolbar with its PCs, and it will also make Yahoo’s search page the default homepage for Web surfers who use Microsoft’s upcoming Internet Explorer 7 browser via their HP machines, according to Reuters.Google announced a similar deal with Dell in May to have its software preinstalled on millions of Dell PCs before they’re shipped to retailers.The news comes at a time when HP is under fire from critics, lawmakers, journalists and privacy activists alike for its controversial investigation into the sources of sensitive company information leaked to media outlets. Related Links: Dell, Google Join Forces in PC Deal HP Spying ScandalCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content brandpost Sponsored by SAP A cloud-based solution to rescue millions from energy poverty Aware of the correlation between energy and financial poverty, Savannah Energy is helping to generate clean, competitively priced electricity across Africa by integrating its old systems into one cloud-based platform. By Keith E. Greenberg, SAP Contributor Nov 30, 2023 5 mins Digital Transformation feature 8 change management questions every IT leader must answer Designed to speed adoption and achieve business outcomes, change management hasn’t historically been a strength of IT orgs. It’s time to flip that script by asking hard questions to hone change strategies. By Stephanie Overby Nov 30, 2023 10 mins Change Management IT Leadership feature CIO Darlene Taylor’s formula for success: Listen, drive, care This Motor City CIO says building and maintaining credibility starts with an empathy-driven approach, which has the potential to render you highly appealing to top talent. By Michael Bertha Nov 30, 2023 6 mins Automotive Industry IT Leadership news MENA IT Spending to Grow 4% in 2024 By Andrea Benito Nov 30, 2023 2 mins Artificial Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe