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...would be extremely surprised at any material impact on pricing to students [of IBM computers] in the next 12 months,” he said...
Since April of 2003, Harvard staff, faculty, students and alumni have been able to purchase IBM computers and accessories at deep discounts. The discounts come thanks to a collective purchasing agreement that lets Harvard leverage its buying power. Currently, Harvard affiliates can purchase IBM laptops and desktops for what IBM contends is around a 40 percent discount off the web price. Accessories are discounted about 20 percent, according to Harvard’s University Information Services website...
Although Harvard is still awaiting an official comment from IBM later this week, Moriarty said of the possible sale that “imagining its impact on Harvard is premature...
...IBM was chosen in 2002 as Harvard’s primary vendor of personal computers and laptops after a bid process that included IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Dell. In the end, it was determined that, “IBM offered very competitive pricing, an ongoing pricing methodology that supported our goals, strong service and support, and dedicated commitment to product research and development,” Moriarty wrote in a 2002 press release...
...Even if IBM steps back from personal computing, the company holds other benefits for Harvard...