The interesting thing is that they manage to out-bid IBM, knowing that it will cost them money on the short term, but in the long run, they might persuade their customers to move across to "more affordable" platforms that have "more readily available" resources.
-----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Gillis Sent: 07 February 2006 11:11 To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: Re: HP annual report Timothy Sipples wrote: > I'd also be interested to know why HP recently *entered* the mainframe > outsourcing business. My best guess is that HP identified an opportunity. > Better not tell the CEO. :-) > They've been at it here in Oz for a while, not many clients though. Paul Gillis ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ********************************************************************************************* This email and any attachments are confidential and intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s).If you receive this email in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete it from your system. Any unauthorized dissemination, retransmission, or copying of this email and any attachments is prohibited. Euroconex does not accept any responsibility for any breach of confidence, which may arise from the use of email. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Company. This message has been scanned for known computer viruses. ********************************************************************************************* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
