Many companies take the position that cloud computing is much the same as traditional computing, and that their existing teams and skillsets will suffice.

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Indeed, both Tom Davis, head of government affairs for consulting firm Deloitte, and Scott Charney, head of Microsoft's Trustworthy Computing division were offered the position and turned it down.

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The deal would improve HP's position in key markets such as storage and high-end computing, as well as the economics of its PC business.

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