Dallas, TX, May 16, 2008 – The acquisition that went public this week involving two respective powerhouses Electronic Data Systems (EDS) and Hewlett Packard (HP) has created quite a buzz in the business world, and many are skeptical about several different aspects of the transition. Many questions are evident for buyers and providers that will be answered over the next several months.  Will it change the price points for buyers?  Who is the next to be acquired?  What will be the dominant culture of EDS and HP Company? 

Trowbridge says “We think this will be net good for the industry, but buyers need to think through the full impact on the competitive vendor landscape. The choices are clearly not the same for buyers and competitors.  The old rules of thumb on what and who to outsource to are now in motion to a new-new norm. 

Trowbridge CEO of Alsbridge, Inc the leading sourcing advisor to buyers  was quoted in The Wall Street Journal about the impending leadership match-up of “EDS an HP Company”.  His comments can be found in Jim Carlton’s article  Will EDS’s Tough Boss Fit In?

 
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