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Why HP-EDS is a disaster in the making: As I've noted elsewhere HP's takeover of Compaq destroyed essentially all of HP's pre-takeover value and left the Compaq organization operating as HP. Now they've announced their intention of taking over EDS. On the good news side there won't be a culture clash in bringing these...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Compaq Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Manufacturing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Investment, Finance, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-13
EDS' troubled legacy of failed IT projects: Observing the news that HP is acquiring EDS, perhaps it's time to reflect on EDS' troubled history with IT projects. I've written about a number of failed projects where EDS played a role. Warning, some of these stories are ugly: More EDS issues over...; Tags: Information Technology, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Strategy, Government, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-05-13
EDS internal memo on the HP purchase: HP acquired EDS in a deal valued roughly at $12.8 billion. The move was outlined Tuesday morning amid a healthy dose of skepticism. Here's a memo from EDS CEO Ron Rittenmeyer, who will now report to HP CEO Mark Hurd. To the EDS Worldwide Team: Today...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Branding, Strategy, Marketing, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Will EDS deal make HP Microsoft's IBM?: With the completion of its deal to buy EDS for $13.9 billion, Hewlett-Packard is about to become just as key to Microsoft's fate as IBM is to the fate of open source. How will Microsoft react? While Sun, Red Hat and a host of...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, Microsoft Corp., Electronic Data Systems Corp., IBM Corp., Open Source, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-13
HP's to-do list following EDS acquisition: We now know that HP is acquiring EDS in what appears to be an agreed bid that values EDS at $13.9 billion. Larry Dignan has the main analysis but it leaves open a series of testing questions for HP CEO Mark Hurd. As Larry points out: Overall, Wall Street...; Tags: Acquisition, Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Mergers & Acquisitions, Outsourcing, Corporate Law, Asset Management, Construction, It Services, It Operations, Investment, Finance, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Operational Planning, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-13

Combined HP-EDS can explore missing methodology around how to offload IT to the cloud(s): HP's now official pending EDS buy for just shy of $14 billion positions the combined companies to organize and manage the hosted/on-premises mix to maximum efficiency and lowest TCO. It's a great goal to shoot for because all they have to do is beat IBM. With this...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Information Technology, Electronic Data Systems Corp., End Goal, Strategy, Management, Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2008-05-13
HP seals EDS deal; Services No. 2 behind IBM; Can Hurd run EDS better?: Updated: Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd said Tuesday he plans to use a familiar playbook to integrate Electronic Data Systems: Leverage scale, squeeze costs -- and underpromise and overdeliver. "We're running the playbook we know how to run very well," said Hurd, on a conference call with analysts....; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Earnings, IBM Corp., Non-GAAP Earning, GAAP, Financial Accounting, Construction, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
HP's bid for EDS: Opportunity costs loom: The debate around Hewlett-Packard's purchase of Electronic Data Systems follows three primary questions. Is the EDS acquisition another Compaq--a deal that will take years to pay off? Is EDS the right acquisition for HP? Are there other places where HP should spend its money? HP on Tuesday...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Dennis, Tools & Techniques, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Outsourcing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
News to know: HP's to buy EDS; AMD; XP SP3; iPhone; Spam attacks: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: HP bidding for EDS; Deal would ramp up services. Dennis Howlett: HP to take out EDS: does it make sense? AMD rejiggers management; Forms central engineering group Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Integrate Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0 and Windows Media...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Hewlett-Packard Co., Nokia Corp., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Attack, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Podcasts, Data Centers, Homeland Security, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Government, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-13
HP to take out EDS: does it make sense?: We've heard these rumors before but this time it seems HP is in serious hunting mode with EDS as the target. Larry Dignan offers his take on the rationale behind the story. Fellow Irregular Vinnie Mirchandani adds to the debate suggesting both pluses and minuses: HP could use a...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-12
HP bidding for EDS; Deal would ramp up services: Updated: Hewlett-Packard is in talks to acquire Electronic Data Systems in a move that would reshape the technology services and outsourcing market. In a statement Monday, HP and EDS confirmed the talks, first reported by the Wall Street Journal: HP said: HP today...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Outsourcing, Data Centers, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Shell farms out IT, telecommunications to EDS, AT&T, T-Systems for $4.2 billion: Shell farms out IT, telecommunications to EDS, AT&T, T-Systems for $4.2 billionwow.. they had around 3,000 IT workers.thats a big freaking company. I would hate to be one of those IT guys.. being sent to another company.. not fun.I can understand outsourcing the network to avoid having to deal...; Tags: Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, T-Systems, Electronic Data Systems Corp., AT&T Corp., telecommunications, information technology; Discussion threads 2008-03-31
Shell farms out IT, telecommunications to EDS, AT&T, T-Systems for $4.2 billion: Royal Dutch Shell said Monday that it will farm out its technology and telecommunications infrastructure in three deals valued at about $4.2 billion. The outsourcing arrangement is notable given that big deals are rare. Shell said in a statement that it will outsource its telecommunications and networking...; Tags: T-Systems, Information Technology, AT&T Corp., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Shell, Outsourcing, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Strategy, Telecommunications, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Networking, Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-03-31
More EDS issues over botched IT project in UK: More EDS issues over botched IT project in UKMore EDS issues over botched IT project in UKThis is not the first catastrophe we've had in UK. The list of late and failed Government projects is very long indeed. There's also the small(!) matter of cost overruns, equipment failures and incompatibility...; Tags: Electronic Data Systems Corp., information technology; Discussion threads 2008-02-07
More EDS issues over botched IT project in UK: According to a recent report from Parliament, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in the UK continues to pursue EDS for compensation over a major failed IT implementation. The settlement totals £71.25 million and includes a direct cash payment along with £26.5 million in credits from EDS against future...; Tags: Information Technology, Settlement, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Government, Litigation, Purchasing & Procurement, Vertical Industries, Business Operations, Enterprise Software, Software, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2008-02-07
EDS lands $715 million outsourcing pact: EDS said Monday that it will manage Bristol-Myers Squibb's IT infrastructure in a deal valued at $715 million over seven years. According to EDS it will manage Squibb's operations data at the pharmaceutical company's data centers around the world. EDS will also take over help desk support...; Tags: Electronic Data Systems Corp., Squibb, Outsourcing, Help Desk, Data Centers, Call Centers, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2007-12-10
ZDNet UK's list of top 10 IT failures: As you might imagine, I'm a sucker for failure trivia. ZDnet UK has compiled a list of the top ten IT disasters of all time. Although I question the inclusion of some items on the list, it's worth a peek: 1. Faulty Soviet early warning system...; Tags: Software, Dell Computer Corp., Information Technology, Centre, Airbus, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Laptop Computer, Russians, Airbus A380, Tools & Techniques, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-11-27
Serious IT governance issues at UK Revenue & Customs (HMRC): HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) continues to face multiple IT-related security, procurement, and systems issues. These problems raise serious doubts about the agency's IT governance and management. Most recently, HMRC lost a CD containing personal information and pension data for 15,000 clients of UK insurer Standard Life....; Tags: Revenue, Payment, IT Governance, Information Technology, Disc, U.K., Electronic Data Systems Corp., HMRC, Standard Life, Operational Accounting, Finance, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-11-06
EDS screws UK Jobcentre Plus, according to House of Commons: EDS screws UK Jobcentre Plus, according to House of CommonsCut and pasteCut and paste between windows has been available since release 1 (14 years ago) of the Jobcentre Plus software, perhaps a little training on the use of the right mouse button is needed.Then why is it raised as issue?You...; Tags: UK Jobcentre, Electronic Data Systems Corp.; Discussion threads 2007-10-12
EDS screws UK Jobcentre Plus, according to House of Commons: According to a report issued by the UK House of Commons, IT problems at Jobcentre Plus hamper the efficiency of agency employees. Problems include slow system response times and inability to cut and paste between screens. Testimony included in fine-print at the back of the report describes EDS as the...; Tags: Agency, Information Technology, Advisor, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Strategy, Management, Michael Krigsman; Blog posts 2007-10-10

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