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HP Acquires Security Specialist ArcSight
Technology giant Hewlett-Packard announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ArcSight, a security and compliance management company, for $43.50 per share, or an enterprise value of $1.5 billion. HP said the acquisition of ArcSight will result in improved security, reduced risk and facilitated compliance at a lower cost for its customers. HP…
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1. Hurd Understands the Enterprise
1. Hurd Understands the Enterprise Mark Hurd is now Oracle’s co-president and brings all of the experience and expertise that he gleaned during his time as HP CEO with him. That’s bad news for HP, and it could have a direct impact on the company’s ability to attract enterprise customers. After all, Hurd was a…
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Nokia Hires Microsoft Executive as CEO
(Reuters) – Nokia has hired Stephen Elop, a Canadian Microsoft executive with Silicon Valley credentials, to replace its embattled chief executive and renew its drive to compete with Apple. The world’s top cellphone maker said Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, who presided over a halving in Nokia’s market value to about $37 billion during his four years in…
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Cisco, Citrix Offer Desktop Virtualization Solution
Cisco and Citrix Systems announced a partnership to deliver a combined desktop virtualization solution that allows businesses to deploy high-definition virtual desktops and applications to all users across the enterprise. The Cisco Desktop Virtualization Solution with Citrix XenDesktop combines Cisco unified computing and Citrix desktop virtualization technologies, including FlexCast and HDX, to deliver a scalable…
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HP, Oracle Relationship Strained, HP CEO Says
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Hewlett-Packard Co’s (NYSE:HPQ) interim chief executive said its relationship with Oracle has been "strained" by the fallout from Mark Hurd’s hiring by the software company, but she expects the companies to be "good partners" in the future. HP asked a court on Tuesday to block Hurd, HP’s former CEO,…
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HP Offers Portfolio of Printers, Servers for SMBs
Technology giant Hewlett-Packard unveiled its “Just Right IT” portfolio, which includes new server, printer and PC products designed and priced for the small to medium-size business space. The portfolio includes VOIP (Voice over IP) and wireless offerings, data availability and data protection solutions along with digital imaging and server offerings. Hardware solutions include the the…
