Medtronic Computer Crash To Have Limited Impact
Executive Summary
Despite a major a computer crash, Medtronic is confident it will meet its revenue growth projections for the first quarter. The company also says there is currently no indication the crash was the result of an outside agent such as the recent WannaCry and Petya worms.
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