Forwarded for those that may not get the Encompass newsletter
and who might be interested in their plans.
Jeff
>Status: U
>From: Encompass <Encompass_at_SBA.COM>
>To: "'jhellige_at_earthlink.net'" <jhellige_at_earthlink.net>
>Subject: Encompass' Update on HP-Compaq Merger
>Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 16:08:04 -0500
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>Dear Jeff
>
>It is with confidence that I write to assure you of Encompass'continued
>commitment to serve the needs of our membership in the wake of the announced
>merger of Compaq with Hewlett-Packard. Through our strong partnership with
>Compaq, Encompass is uniquely positioned to be your advocate on the Itanium
>Platform conversion and to work closely with Compaq's senior management team
>as plans regarding this proposed union unfold.
>
>For those who remember the acquisition of Digital by Compaq, these recent
>events must seem like deja vu. But while times have changed, our commitment
>to deliver forthright information as quickly as possible has not. We are
>poised and ready to offer Hewlett-Packard and Compaq recommendations on how
>to make the merger beneficial for you, a valuable segment of their existing,
>installed customer base.
>
>Should the merger become realized it would create a new global technology
>leader and untold opportunities for Encompass, our Enterprise Computing
>Association. Compaq's recent decision to migrate all enterprise level
>systems to IPF, coupled with Hewlett-Packard's standing commitment to the
>platform will position the newly-formed powerhouse to drive IPF as the "next
>core platform" for IT. As such, this will ultimately provide us, the
>end-customers of the new company with new levels of stability and
>application/solution availability more so than ever before.
>
>We originally banded together forty years ago as users of Digital Equipment
>Corporation computers and then a year ago had the foresight to evolve into
>Encompass, an Enterprise Computing Association. Our ability to adapt to the
>ever-changing conditions of the information technology industry is one of
>the core reasons that our organization has remained vital for so long. Now
>as Encompass, it is our mission to help you and your organization be more
>successful by providing an open, objective knowledge exchange network. While
>the players may change, our guiding principle of meeting your needs remains
>unaffected.
>
>Encompass will work tirelessly to share your concerns with Compaq and
>Hewlett-Packard, to provide on-going information about how this merger may
>affect you, and to make this newest transition successful for all of us. We
>appreciate your continued support in these revolutionary times.
>
>Sincerely,
>Joe Pollizzi
>President
>Encompass
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