PALO ALTO, CA – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) saw its stock jump significantly this week, following an earnings call where executives confirmed that the company’s AI servers are not only being sold but are also, crucially, 'on' when delivered to customers.

“We are incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to ensuring that our cutting-edge AI infrastructure is fully operational upon installation,” stated HPE CEO Antonio Neri, in a statement that sent shares climbing. “Our clients are reporting unprecedented levels of electricity consumption, which we interpret as a strong indicator of successful AI processing.”

Industry observers were quick to laud HPE’s commitment to fundamental server functionality. “In an increasingly complex tech landscape, it’s refreshing to see a company focus on the basics,” commented Dr. Evelyn Hayes, a senior analyst at TechInsight Partners. “Many competitors struggle with the ‘power on’ phase, often delivering servers that merely sit there, mocking their owners with their inert potential. HPE has clearly cracked the code on making these machines do… something.”

Sources close to the company indicate that HPE’s next innovation will involve ensuring the servers are also connected to a network, though this ambitious goal is still in early development. The company anticipates further stock gains once this groundbreaking feature is implemented across its product line.