[PDF] Hewlett-Packard rachète EDS

When did eds become HP Enterprise Services?

In September 2009, EDS began going to market as HP Enterprise Services, a name change which came one year after HP announced the acquisition of EDS, and which was a critical milestone as the integration of EDS into HP neared completion.

What did eds do in the 1990s?

In the 1990s, in addition to its existing markets, EDS was entering the telecommunications industry and was providing IT systems in many foreign countries. They were providing information systems for global sporting events including the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Who are eds' biggest clients?

EDS's largest clients included Rolls-Royce plc, General Motors, Bank of America, Arcandor, Kraft, United States Navy, the UK Ministry of Defence and Royal Dutch Shell although General Motors announced plans to move 90% of its IT work back in house over the next 3 to 5 years starting in 2012.

Who is the CEO of EDS?

As previously announced, the group is led by Ron Rittenmeyer, president and chief executive officer, who had served as EDS' chairman, president and CEO. It remains based in Plano, Texas. "Today marks the beginning of an exciting new era," said Rittenmeyer.