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.

HP to acquire software security firm

Hewlett Packard Corp. is taking another step into the services arena by buying Fortify Software, a privately held software security assurance company in San Mateo, Calif. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Harris hires VP to manage intell and civilian IT sector

Harris Corp. has hired Murray Sewell II as its vice president of business development for the company’s intelligence and civilian clients of its information technology services business.

HP to build cyber monitoring system for Air Force

HP Enterprise Services will furnish the Air Force with a new command and control system capable of boosting its cyber defense capabilities under a new contract.

HP's $1B data center investment sets stage for growth

Hewlett-Packard Co. will spend $1 billion to automate data centers and other company functions of its Enterprise Services business, a move analysts say will affect some 9,000 employees between now and about 2013.

HP evolves to face market

After merging with EDS last year to become a single, new entity, the company has its fingers in myriad pies and is looking to hire the best and brightest to help.

HP tasked with speeding DHS immigration status probes

Hewlett-Packard Corp. will help the Homeland Security Department speed internal processing of immigration status under a $41.6 million DHS Eagle contract.

HP shakes up mobile market with Palm acquisition

Hewlett-Packard Co. said today it has agreed to acquire Palm Inc., credited with creating the smart phone, for $1.2 billion.

HP wins $119 million Kansas Medicaid contract

HP Enterprise Services wins a two-year, $119 million extension to continue supporting the state of Kansas.

HP aims to be heard in global cybersecurity dialogue, official says

Larry Irving, Hewlett Packard’s new vice president of global government affairs, says his travels to HP facilities around the world have given him a perspective on the leading government information technology issues of the day -- especially cybersecurity.

HP wins $123M upgrade to California welfare system

Hewlett-Packard Corp. has signed a three-year, $123 million technology services agreement extension with California’s Welfare Client Data Systems consortium to enhance services to the state’s welfare clients.

Cisco to HP: Drop dead

The rivalry between Cisco and Hewlett-Packard heats up as Cisco announces it will not renew its systems integrator agreement with HP.

HP Enterprise Services stands up defense practice

HP Enterprise Services has established a new practice to assist current and future defense clients and appointed a former top DOD official to run the business.

Microsoft and HP ink cloud, virtualization pact

Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard disclosed a $250 million, three-year partnership to develop and market next-generation data center technology and application infrastructure that combines virtualization, system management and cloud computing.

ITT reaches higher with restructuring

The company reorganizes as it tries to move upstream and bring a more holistic approach to the market.

Can Jim Duffey save Virginia's huge outsourcing contract?

His top priority will likely be getting Northrop Grumman's $2 billion outsourcing contract back on track.

14 tech firms form cybersecurity alliance for government

A new testing center, part of an effort led by Lockheed Martin and 13 IT companies, will allow for collaboration on developing better cyber defenses.

HP/3Com deal marks shift in IT industry

The winners will be the companies that successfully build on their strengths to broaden the scope of their offerings.

Harris team will relocate Southern Command IT infrastructure

Harris Corp. will help the Defense Department relocate the Southern Command headquarters in Miami, under a $37 million ITES-2S task order.

Dell-Perot, headed for the clouds?

Dell's purchase of Perot Systems announced in September is part of a continuing realignment of the information technology industry, according to analysts.