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Originally Posted by alpinestarhero
(who are EDS?)
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EDS are the company that operate most of the UK govt's computer hardware.
Remember the HMRC disc(s) that went missing? It was an EDS database dump (Note: I'm not saying EDS were to blame here).
EDS also control databases for other arms of the Govt, like HMPS and most of the Govt logistics systems, including some of the lower scale MoD stuff.
LP, I've seen some of the contracts with EDS/Govt bodies, and I don't remember any opt out clauses. I'd be supprised if they could pull the plug TBH though, due to reliance on EDS.
Privatisation eh?
Blue_, it's thought that HP (yes, Hewlett Packard) want in on the EDS systems to increase their market share. Currently, EDS deploy whatever hardware they want... how much of it will change to HP hardware over the coming years under HP ownership?
HP (after this deal) will be the 2nd biggest player in the IT industry, behind Dell.