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Hewlett-Packard Buying 3Com for $2.7 Billion

November 12, 2009 |

Computing

Computer maker Hewlett-Packard—currently the number-one PC maker on the planet—has announced it is buying 3Com for a mammoth $2.7 billion. 3Com mamnufactures networking gear like routers and switches, and provides security and network management services; the acquisition puts HP in a position to take on Cisco, the dominant player in networking hardware. “Companies are looking for ways to break free from the business limitations imposed by… Read More