Autonomy Corporation

Autonomy Corporation was a software company specializing in data analysis and management, founded in 1996. It developed technologies that allowed organizations to process and make sense of large amounts of unstructured data, such as documents, emails, and web content. Its flagship product, Autonomy IDOL (Intelligent Data Operating Layer), provided powerful tools for search, categorization, and information retrieval, enhancing decision-making and efficiency for businesses. In 2011, Autonomy was acquired by Hewlett-Packard (HP) in a controversial deal, ultimately leading to significant financial losses and legal disputes, raising questions about the company’s accounting practices.