Shift in IBM's focus driving HP-Compaq to merge

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The driving force behind a merger of Hewlett-Packard Co. and Compaq Computer Corp. is the desire to imitate the success of International Business Machines' diversification into software and business services.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Asset sales & divestitures, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Computer and Office Equipment, Office & Computing Machines, Statistical Data Included, Management, Office equipment, Office equipment and supplies industry, Office equipment industry, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, Brief Article, HWP

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IBM buys Toronto software firm

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International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) has acquired Think Dynamics Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Think Dynamics is a 35-employees software firm based in Toronto, Ontario.

Computer software industry, Software industry, Company acquisition/merger, Think Dynamics

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HP, IBM unlikely to buy RIM, analysts say

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Research In Motion Ltd. is not expected to be acquired by either Hewlett-Packard Co. or International Business Machines. RIM was rumored to be a target of either H-P or IBM.

Planning, Handheld data devices, Research in Motion Ltd., Hand-held data device, Company business planning, HPQ

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