Hewlett-Packard officials have offered a peek at the work going on behind the scenes to revamp its technology systems in the wake of its purchase of Compaq Computer.
Given the need to drive hardware sales while Compaq and HP build their combined services organisation, the most likely IT model is that of a managed services provider (MSP) rather than an application services provider (ASP).
HP will provide help-desk service to Microsoft employees and contractors in a deal worth tens of millions of dollars.
In a sign of deepening ties, the two companies are set to announce a combined effort to push the software giant's .Net services to HP's corporate clients.
Motive, which develops support and help desk software for large computer companies, is expected to hold an initial public offering next week--three years after its first attempt.
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