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How will HP get to the cloud?

How will HP get to the cloud?

Date: Mar 18, 2011

HP's new CEO Leo Apotheker has made it clear that the server giant plans to dominate the cloud market, but as of right now, it has zero footprint in cloud computing. HP will build, partner and buy its way in, so who might the company acquire to catch up? Jo and Carl discuss the options in this week's episode of Cloud Cover TV.

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