IBM and PricewaterhouseCoopers have paid
$5.2 million to settle government allegations that they made
improper payments on government technology
contracts.
IBM agreed to pay nearly $3 million,
while accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers will pay $2.3
million.
The US government claimed that both
companies solicited, paid money or provided other benefits to several
companies.
The agreement means that the two
companies do not have to admit any guilt and they have denied the kickback
allegations. They have not said why they didn't go to court if they
believed they were innocent.
HP, Sun and Accenture are also facing an
investigation over similar allegations.
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