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<m> confirmed </m> in Palo Alto-based HP and Plano, Texas-based EDS confirmed the talks yesterday shortly after The Wall Street Journal reported a deal could be reached as early as today. The companies declined to comment beyond their confirmation of the talks. The market capitalization of EDS is estimated to be around $27 billion. 
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<m> announced </m> in Hp to acquire green consultancy EYP HP signs agreement to acquire EYP Mission Critical Facilities and incorporate energy - efficient - facilities expertise into HP's data center services November 12, 2007. As part of its efforts to support energy - efficient computing, HP Monday announced it has signed an agreement to acquire facilities consulting firm EYP Mission Critical Facilities for an undisclosed sum. The combined EYP and HP Services will let large, enterprise companies couple efficient facilities design with an optimized IT infrastructure. 