Eckhard Pfeiffer Quotes

Integrating all Compaq manufacturing operations into a single, cohesive organization is essential as we build the future Compaq.

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Growth is not as high [in the U.S.] as it was a year ago, but that's true for the industry. (But) we're seeing higher growth this year from Europe.

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We looked closely at our market and business plan once it became clear that sales out of our North American commercial channels were not meeting our expectations. We are putting in place price reductions and aggressive promotions in the first and second quarter to reduce these channel inventories and accelerate the implementation of our Optimized Distribution Model.

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The focus of this new organization is to fully leverage the Internet to not only sell systems and solutions, but also to build stronger relationships with our customers -- from personalized Web sites for consumers to highly integrated extranets for global corporations.

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This is the holy grail for advertisers and consumers. It is an online marketplace of qualified leads.

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