H-P picks NCR Chief Hurd to take over struggling giant

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Hewlett-Packard Co., the giant American computer company have picked NCR Corp. Chief Executive Mark Hurd to be the next Chief Executive Officer. Hewlett-Packard Co. earns approximately $80 billion in revenue per year.

Executive changes & profiles, Evaluation, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Hewlett-Packard Co., Company Profile, HPQ, Hurd, Mark

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IBM to bulk up in Internet security: deal of $1.3 billion for ISS is aimed at fueling growth; consolidation in the sector

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In an effort to enhance its services, IBM is acquiring Internet Security Systems Inc. for $1.3 billion. This acquisition will bolster IBM's position in the Internet security field.

Prepackaged software, Services information, International Business Machines Corp., IBM, Internet Security Systems Inc., Service enhancement, ISSX

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Palm agrees to acquire struggling Handspring

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Palm Inc. has reached a deal to acquire Handspring Inc. for $169 million. Palm will pay 0.09 of its shares for every Handspring share.

Handspring Inc., Palm Inc., PALM

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