Meanwhile, a spokesman for EDS customer Shell said it had already received full assurances over the merger. Shell is in the process of transferring 3,200 IT jobs to a number of outsourcing partners, including EDS. The spokesman confirmed that "we will continue with the timely transfer of services and personnel from Shell to EDS as planned".
EDS
IT Outsourcing: Shell says it has received full assurances over HP take-over of EDS
expected acquisition of outsourcing giant EDS
EDS has revenue around $20 billion a year and has a roster of giant clients including General Motors and Royal Dutch Shell.