NTT to buy Dell’s services division for $3.05 billion

Published March 28, 2016

shutterstock dell logo You may know Dell as a computer and server maker, but Dell also operates a substantial IT services division — at least it did until today. NTT Data, the IT services company of NTT, is acquiring Dell Systems for $3.05 billion.
The main reason why Dell sold off its division is that the company needs cash, and quickly. When Dell acquired EMC for $67 Read More

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Dell reportedly near closing the sale of its IT services unit to Japan’s NTT Data

Published March 28, 2016

shutterstock dell logo Dell is reportedly finalizing the sale of its IT consulting unit to NTT Data for $3.5 billion. According to Reuters, the deal, which will help Dell pay down debt from its $67 billion acquisition of EMC Corp., may officially be announced today. Read More

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Twitter Cuts Off DataSift To Step Up Its Own Big Data Business

Published April 11, 2015

In the push for more revenue growth, Twitter has been building up its business in areas like advertising and commerce, but a move made late Friday night points to another area where the company is setting its sights: big data analytics. Twitter announced that it will be terminating agreements with third parties for reselling firehose data — the unfiltered, full stream of Tweets and… Read More

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