Dell Services Unit Perot Systems to Lay off 54

The AP is reporting that Perot Systems is laying off 54 of its 900 employees located in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Perot’s spokesman says that the layoffs are not related to Dell’s intentions to acquire Perot as announced in September.

Dell’s in a really difficult place. With its recent factory closings and repeated downsizing at its Round Rock headquarters, any layoffs regardless of reasons will be met by the press and public alike with skepticism.