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<m> deal </m> in Electronic Data Systems Corporation announces that it is in advanced discussions regarding a possible business combination transaction with Hewlett-Packard Company. The impending deal would make the newly merged company worth about $ 22 billion and put it on a level with IBM, the largest IT services company in the world. The industry rumor has it that the deal could be completed as early as May 14. 
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<m> deal </m> in Hewlett-Packard CEO Mark Hurd believes that the $ 13 billion acquisition of Electronic Data Systems will help build out HP's enterprise services offerings and accelerate the company's reach into new accounts. While Hurd could not say when the deal would close, he noted that HP is already looking at ways to integrate its software and services portfolio with EDS'business. Analysts have said they believe that HP, through its acquisition of EDS and other companies, is looking to build a services division that will create an all-in-one shop for building state-of-the-art data centers. 