One of the world’s largest computer companies Dell is buying IT service provider and fellow Texan firm Perot systems for £2.4bn pounds. The takeover should be completed between November and January and is hoped to provide a wide range of services to its customers. The cash deal will see Perot shareholders benefit from $30 per share. The deal will significantly expand Dell’s solutions – Perot specialises in IT support for hospitals, governments and banks whilst Dell is best known for its PC’s. the news comes after Dell saw its second quarter profit fall by 23% from a year earlier as it’s being hit by a slowdown in sales.