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Storage shakeout continues

EMC's buyout of Data General leaves very few of the smaller "big-iron" server companies left standing. Who will go next?

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EMC's buyout of Data General leaves very few of the smaller "big-iron" server companies left standing. Who will go next?

"I think NCR would be a good match for a larger systems provider."

- James Gruener, analyst with the Aberdeen Group

 


Unisys or NCR likely to be bought next
news analysis EMC's surprise acquisition of Data General leaves very few of the smaller "big-iron" server companies left standing. And expectation is high that at least one is ripe for takeover.

EMC buys Data General for $1.1 billion
update Storage giant EMC says it will acquire systems maker Data General in a stock swap valued at $1.1 billion.

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