M&A activities slowed by pickier buyers
Experts say M&A activity is continuing throughout the recession, but having fewer dollars to spend makes buyers more particular and focused.
HP again outbids Dell in battle for 3Par
After Dell on Thursday increased its offer to $27 a share, Hewlett-Packard Co. has again upped the ante, agreeing to pay $30 a share, or $2 billion, for the Freemont, Calif., company.
Dell tops HP bid for 3Par as bidding war escalates
Dell announced today that it has raised its bid to buy 3Par to $24.30 a share, or slightly more than the $1.6 billion that Hewlett-Packard Co. offered earlier this week to counter Dell’s initial offer of $18 a share, or $1.2 billion.
HP challenges Dell bid for data center products maker
On Aug. 16, Dell announced an agreement to acquire 3PAR Inc. in a $1.15 billion deal. A week later, HP says it has submitted a proposal to buy 3PAR for $1.6 billion.
Dell Federal creates chief operations leader position
Richard Pineda has been named chief operations leader of Dell Services Federal Government Division effective immediately. He will report to Lee Carrick, vice president of Dell Services Federal Government.
Dell servers will power NASA’s climate change investigations
Dell Computer Corp. has entered into a $5.1 million contract to provide new servers to NASA so the agency can conduct simulation modeling and data analysis to explore, understand and predict climate change.
Dell expands portfolio with purchase of software company
Dell Computer Co. has signed an agreement to acquire Scalent, a private manufacturer of software that manages data center servers and infrastructure. Financial terms of the agreement were not released.
Dell faces accusations of knowingly selling faulty PCs
Lawsuit by an unhappy customer reveals signs of decline at the computer maker.
Dell doubles down on data centers, services
Dell plans to double the size of its $16 billion data center and technology services business and move away from being a PC supplier.
Dell's new health practice will administer to states
Dell Services has launched a new practice area to help states address the federal regulatory requirements of health care reform.
Dell looks for synergies
Dell Inc.'s acquisition of Perot Systems opens a broader range of services to take on health, cloud computing, outsourcing and data centers in the government market.
Health care major focus for Dell exec
Jim Champy, chairman of consulting for Dell Services, is a thought-leader on the topic of reengineering government and industry. His latest book is “Inspire!” He recently spoke with Associate Editor David Hubler.
Inside Dell's $120M DHS immigration deal
The $120 million outsourcing contract Dell Perot Systems won to process citizenship and immigration applications is both a new contract for the company and sort of a follow-on.
Dell wins $120 million outsourcing pact with DHS
Dell Perot Systems will process citizenship and immigration applications under a $120 million contract with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services bureau.
Perot aids upgrade of DOT’s common operating environment
Perot Systems Government Services Unit will provide information technology services to support the Transportation Department’s Common Operating Environment under a 10-year contract worth more than $65 million.
Which deal topped the 2009 M&A roundup?
Washington Technology ranks the 2009 mergers and acquisitions that had the biggest impact in the government market.
Dell Perot hires new VP for Defense Department sales
Dell Perot Systems Government Services Division has named Jack Stem vice president for Defense Department sales.
Dell-Perot marriage focuses on common goals
Paul Bell, president of Dell Public Sector, explains how a focus on the customer is key to making the Dell-Perot acquisition a success.
Dell Perot boosts communications at Rock Island Arsenal
Dell Perot Systems has won a five-year, $42 million award to assist the Army with communications and other command services.
Dell-Perot merger showing quick benefits, officials say
Five weeks after Dell Co. acquired Perot Systems Inc. in a transaction valued at approximately $3.9 billion, officials at Dell say the integration has gone smoothly with no turf wars and a new batch of contract opportunities.
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