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<m> deal </m> in Hewlett-Packard is negotiating to buy technology services provider Electronic Data Systems in a deal that could help the world's largest personal computer maker snap up more data management and consulting contracts. 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. EDS shares soared $ 5.27, or nearly 28 percent, to finish yesterday at $ 24.13. 
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<m> deal </m> in Hewlett-Packard is rolling the dice on a $ 13.2 billion acquisition of technology services provider Electronic Data Systems. The all-cash deal, announced Tuesday, represents HP's biggest gamble under the leadership of Mark Hurd, who was hired as chief executive in March 2005 to turn around the maker of personal computers and printers. Analysts said that if things go well long term, HP could catch Big Blue in the business of providing technology services such as data management, information technology outsourcing and consulting. 