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HP Unveils 'Loss-Proof' Laptop
2008-01-27 14:43:00 Hewlett-Packard is launching a connected laptop that holds no data locally -- using technology from thin-client specialist Neoware, that it acquired only weeks ago."The HP Compaq 6720t mobile thin client is a laptop with no local data residing on it, so it is immune to data loss," said Andrew Gee, sales manager for HP remote client solutions.The HP device could mark the coming of age of laptop thin clients, said Gee. Although Neoware announced one in 2006 and Wyse launched one in 2007, they have only had a small niche because they have needed special hardware and relied on connections that have not been reliable. The laptop runs embedded XP, has a 15.4-inch wide screen display and a solid-state disk, so it will run silently and have good battery life. It also has a spill-resistant keyboard, said Gee.No price has been announced for the laptop yet, but it will be available in the second quarter of this year, said Gee.HP also launched two thin clients for the desktop -- the t5730 and t...
By: Tech Global.com
Wyse CEO Sees Opportunity Amid HP-NeoWare Deal
2007-07-24 02:31:00 Hewlett-Packard is shaking up the thin client market, but rival Wyse Technology doesn't sound rattled. During a quick chat with The VAR Guy earlier today, Wyse CEO Tarkan Maner predicted HP's decision to acquire thin-client specialist Neoware would send partners into Wyse's welcoming arms.
By: The VAR Guy
Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HPQ) Buyout Binge
2007-07-24 01:28:00 Hewlett-Packard Co. said Monday it has agreed to acquire two companies: Opsware Inc. in a deal valued at $1.65 billion and Neoware Inc. for $214 million. Palo Alto-based HP (NYSE HPQ) said it will...
By: Jim Cramer Blog
Hewlett Packard to buy Opsware and Neoware
2007-07-23 20:13:00 Hewlett-Packard said today that it will buy software companies Opsware and Neoware Inc. for a sum of $214 million to boost its business in helping companies manage data centers. HP has spent $6.5 billion in recent years, buying software companies that included Mercury Interactive Corp. last year for $4.5 billion and Peregrine Systems for $425 million ...
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