Original URL: https://www.theregister.com/2000/05/15/compaq_and_c_w/

Compaq and C&W to reveal $500m SME deal

Two IT mammoths chase the Holy Grail of fast growing markets

By Linda Harrison

Posted in On-Prem, 15th May 2000 12:49 GMT

Compaq will today announce a deal with Cable & Wireless aimed at providing bundled hardware and online services for the SME market. According to Reuters, the PC vendor said the agreement would involve a joint investment of $500 million over the next five years. More details to follow.®