Palm, Inc., was a smartphone manufacturer headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, that was responsible for products such as the Pre and Pixi as well as the Treo and Centro smartphones. Previous product lines include the PalmPilot, Palm III, Palm V, Palm VII, Zire and Tungsten. While their older devices run Palm OS Garnet, four editions of the Treo run Windows Mobile. In early 2009 Palm announced a new operating system, webOS, replacing the original Palm OS Garnet in their newest devices.[3]
On April 28, 2010, HP announced that it had agreed to acquire Palm for $1.2 billion.[4] The deal was completed on July 1, 2010.[5] The Palm global business unit will be responsible for webOS software development and webOS based hardware products, from a robust smartphone roadmap to future slate PCs and netbooks.
palmOne purchased PalmSource's share in the 'Palm' trademark for US$30 million.[10] In July 2005, palmOne launched its new name and brand reverting back to Palm, Inc. and trading under the ticker symbol PALM once again. In late 2005, ACCESS, which specializes in mobile and embedded web browser technologies, acquired PalmSource for US$324 million. On January 4, 2006, Palm released the Palm Treo 700w, the first Windows Mobile-powered Treo in a partnership with Verizon Wireless and Microsoft. In December 2006, Palm, Inc. paid US$44 million to ACCESS for the rights to the source code for Palm OS Garnet. With this arrangement, a single company was once again developing Palm hardware and software. Palm could modify the licensed software as needed and did not need to pay royalties to ACCESS.
In June 2007, Palm formed a strategic relationship with the private-equity firm Elevation Partners who purchased a 25% equity stake of the company for US$325 million – an investment that came after months of rumours about a possible Palm sale. Palm CEO Ed Colligan acknowledged that "We were approached by larger parties over the last six months," and "the reality is that we thought this was the best outcome for our business and our investors."[11] On December 18, 2008, Palm CEO Ed Colligan announced that the company would no longer develop any new handheld PDAs.[12] Palm announced the webOS operating system and Palm Pre smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 8, 2009, and relased on June 6, 2009 with Sprint.[13] The design team was led by Matias Duarte, Mike Bell, Peter Skillman and Michael Abbott.
Retention 401(k) Retirement Plan
Voluntary program with optional pre-tax, Roth (401k), and after-tax contributions up to 75% of total compensation, up to annual IRS plan limits. We match 50% on the first 6% of employee pre-tax contributions or Roth (401k) contributions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Voluntary program that allows employees to purchase Palm common stock at a discount.
Medical
Voluntary program that provides medical coverage for employees and eligible family members. Our program providers are Cigna Open Access and Kaiser HMO
Dental
Voluntary program that provides dental coverage for employees and eligible family members. Our program provider is MetLife
Vision Insurance
Voluntary program that provides vision coverage for employees and eligible family members. Our program provider is Vision Service Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary program offering pre-tax savings for dependent and/or health care expenses.
Transit Program
Voluntary program that allows you to purchase transit and parking passes on a pre-tax basis.
Time Off
Full-time employees are eligible to receive 15 days as vacation time and 11 total days for major holidays. Part-time employees working over 20 hours a week are also eligible to receive vacation time and company holidays.
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary program that provides professional assistance for personal and family concerns such as alcohol or drug abuse and work/life counseling.
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Disability plans for short periods (in excess of one week) and longer periods (more than 180 days) to provide income when employees are unable to work because of illness, injury, or pregnancy.
Disability Programs
Voluntary program that provides employee and eligible family members insurance coverage under an accident, critical illness, or disability insurance plan.
Long-term Care
Voluntary program designed for employees and eligible family members who require long-term personal care due to an accident or injury.
Life Insurance
Coverage for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and business travel accident (BTA) insurance. Employees and eligible family members can voluntarily elect supplemental life insurance, supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and spouse and child life insurance.
Identity Theft Insurance
Coverage that provides expert assistance and financial relief for identify restoration costs and legal defense expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary program that provides financial assistance to approved employees for successfully completing degree programs and individual courses.
Other Programs
Voluntary auto, home, recreational vehicle, and personal excess liability (umbrella) insurance plans are available through MetLife.
Health and Fitness
Fully equipped fitness center, open to all employees and contractors at no charge.
Are you interested in creating products that delight customers? Developing technologies and experiences that change people’s lives? Working with a smart team that’s driven by excellence? If this sounds like you, you could be right for Palm. Find out what positions are available by searching for jobs below. Then come with us as we move the mobile industry ahead.
Connecting everything
At Palm, we know that life moves fast. That’s why we create products that help you stay connected to everything that’s important—and stay a step ahead.
Products for everyone
Our products are for all kinds of people. And all the different ways they want to stay connected. People whose daily lives are a mix of work and play. People who want to stay connected to their social networks. And businesses that want a simpler way for their workforces to be more efficient. Palm is for everyone.
Palm, the web, and you
The web connects every aspect of our lives. At Palm, it’s also the foundation for everything we do. Bringing the true power of the web to a mobile platform. Creating technology that’s shaping the future. It all makes for a fast-paced, fun, and exciting place to work. Of course, those aren’t the only rewards you’ll find working for Palm. We also offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including matching 401(k) contributions.
If you’re ready to help introduce a new generation of mobile products to the world, you’ve come to the right place.
On April 28, 2010, HP announced that it had agreed to acquire Palm for $1.2 billion.[4] The deal was completed on July 1, 2010.[5] The Palm global business unit will be responsible for webOS software development and webOS based hardware products, from a robust smartphone roadmap to future slate PCs and netbooks.
palmOne purchased PalmSource's share in the 'Palm' trademark for US$30 million.[10] In July 2005, palmOne launched its new name and brand reverting back to Palm, Inc. and trading under the ticker symbol PALM once again. In late 2005, ACCESS, which specializes in mobile and embedded web browser technologies, acquired PalmSource for US$324 million. On January 4, 2006, Palm released the Palm Treo 700w, the first Windows Mobile-powered Treo in a partnership with Verizon Wireless and Microsoft. In December 2006, Palm, Inc. paid US$44 million to ACCESS for the rights to the source code for Palm OS Garnet. With this arrangement, a single company was once again developing Palm hardware and software. Palm could modify the licensed software as needed and did not need to pay royalties to ACCESS.
In June 2007, Palm formed a strategic relationship with the private-equity firm Elevation Partners who purchased a 25% equity stake of the company for US$325 million – an investment that came after months of rumours about a possible Palm sale. Palm CEO Ed Colligan acknowledged that "We were approached by larger parties over the last six months," and "the reality is that we thought this was the best outcome for our business and our investors."[11] On December 18, 2008, Palm CEO Ed Colligan announced that the company would no longer develop any new handheld PDAs.[12] Palm announced the webOS operating system and Palm Pre smartphone at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 8, 2009, and relased on June 6, 2009 with Sprint.[13] The design team was led by Matias Duarte, Mike Bell, Peter Skillman and Michael Abbott.
Retention 401(k) Retirement Plan
Voluntary program with optional pre-tax, Roth (401k), and after-tax contributions up to 75% of total compensation, up to annual IRS plan limits. We match 50% on the first 6% of employee pre-tax contributions or Roth (401k) contributions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Voluntary program that allows employees to purchase Palm common stock at a discount.
Medical
Voluntary program that provides medical coverage for employees and eligible family members. Our program providers are Cigna Open Access and Kaiser HMO
Dental
Voluntary program that provides dental coverage for employees and eligible family members. Our program provider is MetLife
Vision Insurance
Voluntary program that provides vision coverage for employees and eligible family members. Our program provider is Vision Service Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary program offering pre-tax savings for dependent and/or health care expenses.
Transit Program
Voluntary program that allows you to purchase transit and parking passes on a pre-tax basis.
Time Off
Full-time employees are eligible to receive 15 days as vacation time and 11 total days for major holidays. Part-time employees working over 20 hours a week are also eligible to receive vacation time and company holidays.
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary program that provides professional assistance for personal and family concerns such as alcohol or drug abuse and work/life counseling.
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Disability plans for short periods (in excess of one week) and longer periods (more than 180 days) to provide income when employees are unable to work because of illness, injury, or pregnancy.
Disability Programs
Voluntary program that provides employee and eligible family members insurance coverage under an accident, critical illness, or disability insurance plan.
Long-term Care
Voluntary program designed for employees and eligible family members who require long-term personal care due to an accident or injury.
Life Insurance
Coverage for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and business travel accident (BTA) insurance. Employees and eligible family members can voluntarily elect supplemental life insurance, supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and spouse and child life insurance.
Identity Theft Insurance
Coverage that provides expert assistance and financial relief for identify restoration costs and legal defense expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement
Voluntary program that provides financial assistance to approved employees for successfully completing degree programs and individual courses.
Other Programs
Voluntary auto, home, recreational vehicle, and personal excess liability (umbrella) insurance plans are available through MetLife.
Health and Fitness
Fully equipped fitness center, open to all employees and contractors at no charge.
Are you interested in creating products that delight customers? Developing technologies and experiences that change people’s lives? Working with a smart team that’s driven by excellence? If this sounds like you, you could be right for Palm. Find out what positions are available by searching for jobs below. Then come with us as we move the mobile industry ahead.
Connecting everything
At Palm, we know that life moves fast. That’s why we create products that help you stay connected to everything that’s important—and stay a step ahead.
Products for everyone
Our products are for all kinds of people. And all the different ways they want to stay connected. People whose daily lives are a mix of work and play. People who want to stay connected to their social networks. And businesses that want a simpler way for their workforces to be more efficient. Palm is for everyone.
Palm, the web, and you
The web connects every aspect of our lives. At Palm, it’s also the foundation for everything we do. Bringing the true power of the web to a mobile platform. Creating technology that’s shaping the future. It all makes for a fast-paced, fun, and exciting place to work. Of course, those aren’t the only rewards you’ll find working for Palm. We also offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package, including matching 401(k) contributions.
If you’re ready to help introduce a new generation of mobile products to the world, you’ve come to the right place.