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3Com saved by HP - and Cisco
Nov. 11, 2009
3Com has been trying to sell itself for quite some time, and has finally succeeded. While HP is the lucky buyer, 3Com really has Cisco to thank.
HP abandons EDS brand
Sep. 23, 2009
HP Wednesday announced it would leave the EDS brand behind and rename its IT services provider business HP Enterprise Services.
Review: HP blade takes a stab at Cisco
Oct. 05, 2009
HP has an alternative to the many security appliances that combine firewall, intrusion detection and VPN functions: Just put a single blade in the vendor's ProCurve switch and be done with it.
Doing more with video chats
Sep. 30, 2009
HP SkyRoom software allows for high-definition videoconferencing for employees at their desk and lets lets participants share multimedia files with each other.
HP rolls out new SMB storage
Sep. 30, 2009
HP this week announced enhancements to its small and mid-size business storage that include a new specification for IT implementation and two new storage arrays.
Critical flaws found in HP OpenView
Mar. 25, 2009
Critical vulnerabilities have been found in HP's OpenView product, which could potentially affect millions of organizations currently using the systems and network management software.
QLogic provides InfiniBand for HPC environments
Nov. 18, 2009
QLogic announced this week that this month that its QDR InfiniBand adapters have been chosen by IBM, Dell and HP for high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
Specifically, IBM will integrate QLogic's 7300 Series ...
HP not all about 3Com: OEMs Voltaire 10G Ethernet switch
Nov. 16, 2009
On the heels of its $2.7 billion bid to acquire 3Com and its data center switching portfolio , HP this week entered into an OEM arrangement to resell Voltaire's 10 Gigabit Ethernet switch, 40 Gbps QDR InfiniBand ...
HP/3Com deal faces shareholder lawsuit
Nov. 16, 2009
A shareholder lawsuit seeks to block HP's $2.7 billion bid for 3Com, claiming the deal undervalues 3Com.
Holiday gift ideas: PCs and notebooks galore
Nov. 16, 2009
The October release of Windows 7 helped unleash a slew of new notebook and desktop systems upon the world, and the good reviews for the operating system helps ensure that this holiday season will see lots of people ...
Speedo Friday didn't go over too well
Nov. 13, 2009
Speedo Friday didn't go over too well
HP's 3Com acquisition: An inside look
Nov. 13, 2009
HP ProCurve GM Marius Haas reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how HP and 3Com came together in a $2.7 billion merger that combines Ethernet switching, security and other data center gear.
HP buying 3Com for $2.7B; Intel says shape-shifting robots closer to reality - Network ...
Nov. 12, 2009
HP buying 3Com for $2.7B; Intel says shape-shifting robots closer to reality
3Com customers welcome HP
Nov. 12, 2009
3Com customers contacted in the wake of this week's blockbuster HP-3Com buyout news were generally positive, but did voice some concerns on product direction and customer relations.
HP, 3Com deal not without product overlap headaches
Nov. 12, 2009
HP and 3Com fit remarkably well together when considering the target markets that drove them together in this week's blockbuster $2.7 billion deal: core Ethernet switching and China. But most of the rest – low-end, SMB ...
Wall St.: HP-3Com union a real Cisco threat
Nov. 12, 2009
Financial analysts see HP's pending purchase of 3Com as a threat to Cisco because it means 3Com Ethernet switches that are inexpensive and very popular in China will have better access to U.S. businesses via well- ...
HP's history of billion-dollar technology buys
Nov. 12, 2009
HP's news that it would lay down $2.7 billion to acquire network switch maker 3Com not only causes industry watchers to look ahead at what could come of such a deal, but also reminds many of the IT vendor's long history ...
3Com: one of the longest running shows in networking
Nov. 11, 2009
Now consumed by HP in a $2.7 billion deal announced Wednesday, 3Com has a long and varied history, summarized here.
3Com co-founder Metcalfe's quick take on HP-3Com buyout
Nov. 11, 2009
Ethernet inventor Bob Metcalfe co-founded 3Com in 1979 with three others, and now that company is about to be acquired 30 years later by HP.
HP buying 3Com in $2.7 billion blockbuster
Nov. 11, 2009
HP has announced it is buying 3Com for $2.7 billion in a deal that combines leaders in switching, routing, security and more. It also should boost HP's presence in China, where 3Com is strong.
HP's DreamScreen: Not quite dreamy, but great potential
Oct. 22, 2009
HP has raised the bar on the Internet-connected digital photo frame, showing off what a device like this can be.
HP's CEO: Some clouds not ready for prime time
Oct. 21, 2009
HP's CEO, Mark Hurd, is raising issues with cloud computing, on everything from its name to its ability to offer a secure environment.
Tackling IT service management from a smartphone
Oct. 12, 2009
AlarmPoint Systems broadens integration with HP by enables its AlarmPoint Express and Mobile Gateway products to work directly with HP Service Manager software.
Colorful laptops may feel the blues, analysts say
Oct. 08, 2009
Some laptop makers are trying to outdo each other with colorful, personalized laptop designs, but analysts say the trend is unlikely to take off and that price and size remain the top priorities for buyers.
Brocade puts self on block?
Oct. 07, 2009
Brocade has put itself up for sale, according to a report this Monday in the Wall Street Journal. The company with a $3.2 billion valuation is being shopped by Frank Quattrone of the Qatalyst Group, who is famous for ...
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HP profile
Overview
2005 NW200 rank: 3
2004 NW200 rank: 2
Revenue
| Total '05 revenue (in $M) |
|
86696 |
| '04-'05 revenue change |
|
8% |
| '01-'05 CAGR revenue |
|
18% |
Profit
| Profit or loss (in $M) |
|
2398 |
| Change from '04 |
|
-31 |
| As percentage of revenue 3 |
|
3 |
| CAGR, '01-'05 |
|
56 |
Employees
| Number of employees |
|
150000 |
| '04 - '05 change |
|
-1
|
| Revenue per employee |
|
577973 |
Misc.
| Mkt Cap as of 3/19/05 ($M) |
|
93820 |
| Cash/investments ($M) |
|
|
| Year inc. |
|
1947 |
| Fiscal year ends |
|
Oct |
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