Hewlett-Packard is in talks to buy Electronic Data Systems, the companies confirmed on Monday.
Technology mergers and acquisitions in Europe have reached their highest-ever level of activity, with the value of deals topping US$220 billion in the first half of 2006.
IBM made a resounding move into security on Wednesday, acquiring Internet Security Systems for US$1.3 billion.
Brocade Communications Systems announced on Tuesday that it plans to buy switch maker McData in a stock deal valued at US$713 million.
Months after a media frenzy over a rumoured Oracle acquisition, JBoss continues to field buyout offers and consider further venture funding, the company's chief executive says.
Troubled online storage start-up Omnidrive late last week said it was continuing to develop its products and was examining the potential to merge its technology with that of other companies.
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