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To: E_K_S who wrote (50508)	2/28/1999 11:23:00 PM
From: Night Writer	Respond to of 97611

Eric, I would guess this is exactly the reason Compaq now deals direct with Enterprise clients. VARs are not global. I think it is a weakness in the channel. Enterprise companies are global and more companies are going that way every day. NW

To: E_K_S who wrote (50508)	3/1/1999 8:25:00 AM
From: Lynn	Respond to of 97611

Eric: Thank you for sharing that posting. If I knew someone at CPQ, I'd sent it to him/her. I'm interested in knowing how CPQ is doing with its Africa accounts. A few years ago, about 5, CPQ was THE computer of choice in NE and W Africa [I do not know about S Africa]. Part of this had to do with CPQs doing well in hot, dusty climates. Part had to do with their dependability--especially laptops. Int'l development organizations and contractors bought CPQs. Literature (books and articles) on the impact of IT in Africa mentioned "Compaq" in case studies. People talk about China as a big market. Well, the continent of Africa presents a huge market as well. I'd be curious to find out how market share is divided between the major U.S companies today and which is gaining market shares. Lynn