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<m> said </m> in Rick Sturm, founder and president of Enterprise Management Associates, told eWEEK that they don't know what will happen with EDS'vendor neutrality. 
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<m> talks </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. 