* Posts by Frank Kapelar

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HP's big splash on EDS all about shrinkage

Frank Kapelar

IT's also about shutting out Dell and EMC.

I have always thought that HP wanting EDS was more about being able to direct hardware business to HP and away from Dell and EMC. EDS is probably one of the biggest customers of Dell and EMC (EDS not only hosts, but also handles purchases, as well as a lot of other services to the customer). By purchasing EDS HP will now have the opportunity to have a greater influence on what the Dell or EMC customer will purchase. Wonder who will win those battles? What do you think? Speaking of purchases what do you think of Druckenmiller wanting to buy the Steelers from the Rooneys? That won't rest easy in the 'Burgh.