The Dell-Perot Merger and the Federal Government

Federal Computer Week reports the merger between Dell, Inc. and Perot Systems might have something to do with government contracting. Dell already raked in $1.2 billion in federal sales in fiscal year 2008 and apparently Perot Systems has an even “larger presence” in Washington. Ross Perot, Jr., chairman of Perot Systems, wasn’t shy about calling the federal government a “big, big target.”

Let’s just hope the government doesn’t overpay for useless next day service plans.