News of this IT super-merger has sent shockwaves throughout the world, with its full impact likely to be felt throughout the industry for some time. This ZDNet Australia Special Report examines the local and international implications of the union through comprehensive analysis, the latest news and an interview with HP's Carly Fiorina.
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With less than a week remaining before the HP shareholder vote on the proposed acquisition of Compaq, CEO Carly Fiorina is making an all-out effort to persuade fence sitters to support the deal.
Compaq Computer shareholders have voted 9-to-1 in favour of a deal which may see Hewlett-Packard acquire Compaq, however, the struggle is not over, with the Hewlett family continuing to campaign vigorously against any merger.
HP believes that retaining executive talent is what will make the Compaq merger succeed. But history shows that heroes with lofty resumes aren't always enough to turn things around.
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