Compaq to discuss Silicon link
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Compaq Computer Corp and Silicon Graphics Inc are negotiating a possible merger or joint technology development agreement. If the companies agree to merge it would combine two different sectors of the industry. Compaq is a manufacturer of high-quality IBM-compatible microcomputers, while Silicon Graphics is a market leader in the manufacturing of workstations. Analysts say that Compaq would either be interested in an outright acquisition of the company or a technology agreement linked with a significant equity investment. The merger would provide Compaq, who has recently developed its own workstation product, with instant access to the workstation market. In addition to utilizing Silicon's technical expertise in the field, Compaq would also benefit from the company's direct sales force.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1991
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Compaq Computer outlines new lower-cost approach
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Compaq announces plans to lower operating costs and promote a new line of inexpensive microcomputers as part of a broad new business strategy. The announcement follows 12 days on the heels of the resignation of Compaq's president and CEO Joseph (Rod) Canion. Replacing Canion is the former head of foreign operations, Eckhard Pfeiffer, who will work with a new senior management team. Their new distribution strategy will focus less on traditional computer dealers. Compaq also reduces prices by 25 percent on some of its notebook computers, and plans to claim a bigger share of the low-end microcomputer market by lowering prices. The company also plans to improve production methods and planning to shorten new model cycles and lower overhead costs.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1991
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New venture for Compaq called near
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Compaq Computer Corp and Silicon Graphics Inc reach agree that Compaq will purchase a significant minority stake in Silicon Graphics, and both will work on the development of new workstations. The deal, which is expected to be completed by the end of Mar 1991, marks the end of a acquisition attempt by Compaq. The two companies will be working on a second-generation microcomputer and will be involved in an industry-wide effort to make the IBM microcomputer obsolete. Compaq and Silicon Graphics will be working on the first machine to use MIPS Systems Inc R4000 microprocessor and an operating system developed by The Santa Cruz Operation and Microsoft Corp. Industry observers believe the new workstation will not reach the market until 1992.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1991
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