Compaq Canada Corp. acquiring enhanced direct capabilities

Compaq Canada Corp. has announced plans to acquire selected assets of Inacom Canada to enhance its ability to serve customers who choose to buy directly.

Essentially, Compaq is purchasing selected order management, configuration and logistics capabilities from Inacom Canada. As a result of this transaction, about 20 Inacom employees will join Compaq Canada.

The enhanced operations created through this purchase will be headed by Mike Abbott, currently President of Inacom Canada.