Lockheed Martin to enter alliance with Prokom?

Lockheed Martin (LM) plans to enter the IT markets of Eastern Europe. To start this process they want to co-operate with Prokom and Computerland through a strategic partnership. LM has entered into negotiations with prospective partners from the USA, but so far no details have been given. This alliance could give LM the competitive edge when bidding for contracts. The company also does not exclude purchasing a stake in armament companies which are being consolidated by the Industrial Development Agency (ARP). ARP president Arkadiusz Krezel said that there was a possibility for introducing strategic investors into domestic aircraft companies. (Puls Biznesu, p. 8) K.Z.