Changing business model. More and more people want to buy direct and do business over the Internet. Compaq has been slow to adapt to these changes in the business climate. Click for full story . I have mixed feelings about Compaq's plan.
Vertical integration has many advantages, especially when serving the enterprise market.
In the short term, the mergers are probably a win. But if Compaq grows too massive and too slow, it could eventually fall hard. In an age of dinosaurs, it's best to be the biggest one of all. Once mammals arrive on the scene, however, slow-moving behemoths are at a disadvantage. Hit the TalkBack button to send me your opinion.