HP's Merger With EDS: Aiming High From The Indian Terrain?

This document provides vendor strategists with an overview of the impact of HP's merger with EDS on the Indian IT services market. The $13.9B deal, making HP second to IBM by employee headcount in India, is believed to have a paramount importance and a ripple effect on the Indian IT services market, with a possible wave of consolidation among other players, including TCS, Wipro, Satyam, and others. The document highlights key benefits and challenges of the merger, as well as provides the key figures for HP and EDS in India.