HP said the acquisition, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008, will enable customers to transform their data centers and optimize energy efficiency.

Hewlett Packard has entered into an agreement to acquire EYP Mission Critical Facilities Inc, a consulting specialist firm dedicated to technology planning and operation of data intensive facilities.

HP said the acquisition, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008, will enable customers to transform their data centers and optimize energy efficiency.