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HP, Microsoft to unveil enterprise software deal

Their partnership includes HP's support of Office 2007 suite, Exchange Server 2007

December 13, 2006 12:00 PM ET

IDG News Service - Hewlett-Packard Co. and Microsoft Corp. will enter into a new enterprise software agreement to be detailed later today.

The news will be announced at a joint press conference this afternoon that will feature Kevin Turner, Microsoft's chief operating officer, and Ann Livermore, executive vice president of HP's Technology Solutions Group.

No further details about the nature of the agreement were revealed.

HP and Microsoft have had a close relationship over the past two decades; it's described as a "Frontline Partnership" on the HP Web site.

Current enterprise-level collaborations include HP support of the new Office 2007 suite of business software applications and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 for data centers. HP provides technical briefings and proof-of-concept testing to customers and partners that are considering deploying Windows-based technology in their enterprises.

HP is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, providing technical training on Microsoft systems at HP offices globally.


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