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Dell Kills Off Its Last Android Tablet in the US
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published December 06, 2011
The company will begin producing Windows 8 tablets next year.
Tags: Dell, tablet, Android
Gartner Server Numbers Tell an Interesting Story
By Rob Enderle | Article Published November 30, 2011
The recent horse race between IBM, HP, Dell, Oracle and Lenovo reveals larger industry trends.
Tags: Dell, Lenovo, HP, Server Market, IBM, Oracle, servers
Managing Data Storage Growth: Buyer's Guide
By Kavitha Nair | Article Published November 09, 2011
Storage virtualization offers major advantages yet also raises key concerns about cost, performance and data availability.
Tags: data storage, Dell, DataCore, Virtualization Management, buyer guide, VMware
Dell: The PC Isn't Going Away
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 13, 2011
Michael Dell re-affirms his firm's commitment to the PC as the basis for his business and the foundation for enterprise growth.
Tags: PC, Dell, tablet, Enterprise IT, smartphone
Dell and Baidu Team Up for Tablets, Mobiles
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published September 06, 2011
Dell will work with China's largest search engine to create tablet PCs and smartphones for Chinese consumers.
Tags: mobile, Dell
Dell Launches a VMware-Based Cloud; Azure Next
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published August 29, 2011
Dell Cloud offers pay-as-you-go or contract-based pricing.
Tags: Dell, cloud computing
How to Select a Dell Server
By Drew Robb | Article Published August 24, 2011
An overview of the many choices Dell offers in its broad line of computer servers.
Tags: Dell, hardware, server
Dell Posts a Strong Quarter - But Not Enough
By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published August 17, 2011
Becoming a credible leader in enterprise goods and services is taking some time.
Tags: Dell, earnings
Dell Acquires Force10 for Networking Growth
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published July 20, 2011
Dude, you've got a networking company.
Tags: Juniper Networks, Brocade, networking, Force10, Dell
PC Sales Up 2.4 Percent in Q2 - Give or Take
By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published July 15, 2011
Two leading analyst firms appear to agree, particularly when it comes to global PC sales.
Tags: IDC, Gartner, PC sales, HP, Lenovo, Dell
Dell's Formula for Success
By Rob Enderle | Article Published June 29, 2011
Instead of attempting to emulate other tech vendors, Dell found its own way toward market success.
Tags: IBM, Google, Apple, Dell
Dell's Success vs. Microsoft's and Google's Shared Problem
By Rob Enderle | Article Published May 19, 2011
Dell’s recent success suggests it’s on the upswing, while Google and Microsoft have suffered some product fumbles.
Tags: iPad, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Dell
Dell's Strategy: Embracing Cloud, Consumerization of IT
By Rob Enderle | Article Published May 04, 2011
The hardware maker is undergoing something of a personality shift, reflecting larger changes in the tech industry.
Tags: cloud computing, Dell, consumerization of IT, tablets, hardware
Dell's Windows 7 Tablet: The Only Chance Against iPad?
By Rob Enderle | Article Published February 09, 2011
The only way to compete against Apple is to flank the iPad maker with a product they have to chase.
Tags: iPad apps, Windows 7, iphone apps, Dell, Apple
Dell's Windows 7 Tablet: Top iPad Competitor?
By Rob Enderle | Article Published February 09, 2011
The only way to compete against Apple is to flank the iPad maker with a product it has to chase.
Tags: Apple, Windows 7, iPad apps, iphone apps, Dell
White Box Servers Struggle for Toehold
By Drew Robb | Article Published January 13, 2011
The name brand server vendors -- HP, IBM, Dell, and others –- leave only a small sliver for white box servers.
Tags: servers, Dell, IBM, commoditization, HP
Leading Data Storage Acquisitions of 2010
By Dave Simpson | Article Published January 07, 2011
Recent data storage acquisitions include the PMC-Sierra–Adaptec deal and Netapp–Bycast deal.
Tags: data storage, data storage management, EMC, Dell, mergers and acquisitions
Dell's Profits an Upside Surprise
By David Needle | Article Published November 18, 2010
The computer giant reported a better than expected profit margin for the third quarter, though sales came in below expectations.
Tags: servers, Enterprise IT, Dell, earnings, cloud computing
Next Year to be a Big One for Office 2010: Survey
By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published October 26, 2010
Is Microsoft's Office cash cow ready to be put out to posture? The results of a recent survey about Office 2010 deployments in corporate environments, may surprise you.
Tags: Windows, Dell, Office 2010, Office, Microsoft
Firefox Browser Secured by Dell?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published July 21, 2010
Dell has launched a free, secure browser based on wrapping Mozilla's Firefox in a virtualization shell.
Tags: Dell, Virtualization Management, security, virtualization, Firefox
Reinventing Dell One Executive at a Time
By Rob Enderle | Article Published June 30, 2010
An industry analyst opines that sometimes it’s the things you didn’t know about a company that redefine it in ways you couldn’t have imagined.
Tags: lawsuits, marketing, Dell, PC, PC hardware
Dell Updates KACE Appliance Software Management
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 25, 2010
In the first update since it acquired the management console for the mid-level market, Dell focuses on power management and efficiency.
Tags: systems management, Kace, power management, SMB, Dell
Dell Beats Expectations on Storage, Services Strength
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 20, 2010
With enterprise buying coming back and particular strength in EqualLogic and its new services arm, the company handily beats expectations.
Tags: Servers & Services, Dell, Storage, earnings, EqualLogic
Siemens and Dell Partner to Offer New Imaging PCs
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published May 18, 2010
New Precision PCs focused on long life for the medical imaging market mean longer support than the typical PC.
Tags: Siemens, health care, Dell, hardware, Xeon
Dell Earnings Watch: Focus Is on Performance, Not Sales
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 17, 2010
With challenges mounting, all eyes are likely to be on the PC maker's operations and cost structure rather than earnings or revenue.
Tags: Perot Systems, Acer, HP, earnings, Dell
Dell Grabs Systems Management Vendor KACE
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published February 12, 2010
Dell now has a means to provide mid-sized businesses with better compliance adherence and systems management through this purchase.
Tags: SMB, appliances, Kace, systems management, Dell
Tech Comics: "The User and the Geek"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published November 20, 2009
As hard as they try to bridge the gap, users and geeks simply do not speak the same language.
Tags: Dell, Facebook, acquisition, Enterprise, Microsoft
Dell to Hawk Smartphones Internationally
By - Reuters | Article Published November 16, 2009
Dell will sell its first smartphone in China in late November, followed by Brazil toward the end of the year.
Tags: Dell, smartphone, Europe, carriers, network
CA Uses the Cloud to Maintain PCs
By Larry Barrett | Article Published November 07, 2009
CA released two cloud-based computer optimization applications that can remotely perform a number of maintenance features.
Tags: cloud computing, optimization, Dell, Internet security, HP
Tech Comics: "Enterprise Architecture Made Easy"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published November 06, 2009
Sometimes an obscure-looking flowchart is easy to understand than it first appears.
Tags: acquisition, Microsoft, Enterprise, Dell, Facebook
Intel Faces Antitrust Lawsuit, Kickbacks Alleged
By - Reuters | Article Published November 05, 2009
Chip giant Intel was sued by the New York Attorney General, who claimed the company paid billions of dollars in kickbacks to maintain its market dominance.
Tags: review, Intel, Paul Otellini, Microsoft, Dell
In Defense of Steve Ballmer
By Rob Enderle | Article Published November 03, 2009
An industry observer rebuts a recent opinion piece in Newsweek calling Ballmer’s tenure a “lost decade” for Microsoft.
Tags: Dell, Ballmer, HP, Microsoft, Enterprise
7 Reasons Why Microsoft Should Make PCs
By Mike Elgan | Article Published October 28, 2009
The company already sells Microsoft-branded keyboards, webcams and game consoles. Moving into the PC hardware market would boost its prospects for continued dominance.
Tags: Microsoft, Dell, Apple, monitors, retail
Shuttleworth: Ubuntu Expanding its Scope
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 27, 2009
Having boosted desktop Linux, Ubuntu is now poised to push deeper into other markets.
Tags: Ubuntu, Dell, Linux, Enterprise, desktops
Tech Comics: "Twitter and Short Things"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published October 23, 2009
Twitter users are necessarily fond of short things.
Tags: Dell, iPhone, Facebook, acquisition, Enterprise
Dell Predicts Windows 7 Boost by Mid 2010
By - Reuters | Article Published October 21, 2009
Demand for PC's will likely pick up by the middle of next year in response to this week's Windows 7 release.
Tags: services, Dell, acquisition, Enterprise, Microsoft
Two Studies: IT Set to Adopt Windows 7
By Stuart J. Johnston | Article Published October 20, 2009
Windows 7 will become the new standard for most commercial PCs within 12 months, according to recent reports.
Tags: Windows, Microsoft, Dell, Vista, Windows 7
Acer vs. Dell, the Windows/Android Netbook
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published October 15, 2009
Acer will introduce a new Aspire One netbook that dual boots both Android and Windows.
Tags: wireless, mergers, Dell, ultra-low voltage, Google
IT Spending to Jump, Dell CEO Says
By - Reuters | Article Published October 14, 2009
A major hardware refresh will begin next year, Dell CEO Michael Dell opines.
Tags: Dell, acquisition, Google, Intel, Europe
Salesforce Not Shy at Oracle OpenWorld
By David Needle | Article Published October 14, 2009
Oracle is apparently quite fond of Salesforce -- even though they compete in some sectors.
Tags: Enterprise, OpenWorld, virtualization, Dell, Salesforce
Acer Sees Tech Rebound
By - Reuters | Article Published October 12, 2009
The PC maker's expectations reflects optimism about greater consumer demand for tech.
Tags: Microsoft, Dell, HP, Intel, Windows
Dell to Push Salesforce Apps to PC Buyers
By - Reuters | Article Published October 12, 2009
The alliance enables Salesforce.com to reach Dell's sizable SMB audience.
Tags: Dell, services, Salesforce.com, acquisition
Tech Comics: "Real Time Internet"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published October 09, 2009
Communicating over the Internet may not be as interesting as originally hoped.
Tags: Facebook, iPhone, acquisition, Enterprise, Dell
Dell to Launch U.S. Smartphone
By - Reuters | Article Published October 08, 2009
Dell will use Google's Android mobile software on carrier AT&T's network for its first venture into the remarkably competitive U.S. cellphone arena.
Tags: Europe, carriers, wireless, Google, Dell
Is Microsoft Already Failing with Windows 7?
By Mike Elgan | Article Published October 07, 2009
There’s great reason for optimism about Windows 7, but a few missteps are beginning to prompt concern.
Tags: Latitude, Microsoft, Windows 7, Vista, Dell
Red Hat Claims Lion's Share of Paid Linux
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published October 07, 2009
The open source software vendor has come a long way.
Tags: open source, HP, virtualization, Linux, Dell
Tech Comics: "The Longest Tail"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published October 02, 2009
The popular tech theory of "The Long Tail" has an additional, little know meaning.
Tags: Facebook, iPhone, Enterprise, OS X, Dell
Cisco's $3 Billion Tandberg Buy is Big Video Bet
By - Reuters | Article Published October 01, 2009
Cisco's acquisition of Norwegian videoconferencing company Tandberg for $3 billion in cash illustrates that the company sees bright horizons for video.
Tags: Dell, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, services
Dell Unveils Ultra-Thin 16-inch Laptop
By - Reuters | Article Published September 29, 2009
Retailing for about $2,000, this isn't a back-to-school special.
Tags: Latitude, laptops, Dell, consumer, wireless
Intel Prefers Fiber Optics Over Cables
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published September 24, 2009
In the future, you may no longer need all those bulky cables that drape all over your computer systems.
Tags: datacenter, Intel, HP, chips, Dell
Laptop Evolution: Snazzy and Sleek
By - Reuters | Article Published September 22, 2009
The era of the boring, merely functional laptop is coming to an end.
Tags: Dell, laptops, HP, IBM, voice
Dell to Acquire Perot Systems for $3.9 billion
By - Reuters | Article Published September 21, 2009
Some analysts called the acquisition too pricey for comfort.
Tags: media, services, HP, Dell
Dell Unveils Servers for SMBs
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published September 09, 2009
Dell claims the servers offers lower management costs.
Tags: marketing, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, Windows
Tech Comics: "Silent Unfriending"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published September 04, 2009
It's easier to end a relationship than previously believed.
Tags: Dell, iPhone, open source, Facebook, OS X
Q2 Server Sales: Glum and Gloomy
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published September 03, 2009
Despite the bad news, a research firm sees some sunlight between the clouds.
Tags: Intel, HP, Microsoft, Dell, servers
Nokia Boosts Smartphone Lineup
By - Reuters | Article Published September 02, 2009
Nokia is targeting Apple's smartphone success, yet some observers remain unimpressed.
Tags: iPhone, Dell, Nokia, HP, Facebook
Tech Comics: "Why Geeks Love Gadgets"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published August 28, 2009
Sometimes gadgets are easier to love than humans.
Tags: OS X, iPhone, open source, Facebook, Dell
Tech Comics: "Twitter Users' Favorite Pets"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published August 21, 2009
Given how fond Twitter users are of retweeting, their choice for favorite pet is no surprise.
Tags: open source, Dell, Facebook, OS X, iPhone
Forget Netbooks, Desktops Rule
By Don Reisinger | Article Published August 20, 2009
The headlines keep coming about Netbooks, yet the small units' capabilities still pale in comparison to good old-fashioned desktops.
Tags: desktop, netbooks, Dell, e-Mail, video
Report: Software Firms: Go Global or Lose
By Alex Goldman | Article Published August 18, 2009
Accenture posits that if a software vendor can't reach a global audience they will not succeed in the years ahead.
Tags: Facebook, HP, Dell, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems
The SMB IT Vendor Relationship Dilemma
By Scott Alan Miller | Article Published August 17, 2009
IT vendors have far less rapport with SMBs than with enterprise clients – putting small business at a distinct disadvantage. It’s up to the vendors to change this and reap the gain.
Tags: SMB, IBM, Microsoft, Dell, HP
Tech Comics: "Einstein and Twitter"
By Datamation.com Staff | Article Published August 14, 2009
How would the great genius's work have been received if he had lived in the Age of Twitter?
Tags: Dell, iPhone, open source, Facebook, OS X
If PC's Were Better They'd Sell Better
By Don Reisinger | Article Published August 02, 2009
Sure, a bad economy is driving down PC sales. But the real culprit lies within the industry itself.
Tags: Intel, nVidia, HP, Microsoft, Dell
Tech Comics: "The Art of Programming"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published July 31, 2009
Logic is only one of the elements in really beautiful code.
Tags: Facebook, open source, OS X, Dell, iPhone
Netbook Wi-Fi: Which Netbooks Offers Better Wi-Fi?
By Joseph Moran | Article Published July 24, 2009
All netbooks have Wi-Fi, but some netbooks have better Wi-Fi than others.
Tags: Wimax, wireless, Dell, Wi-Fi, netbooks
MSFT Miss Prompts Recovery Fears
By - Reuters | Article Published July 24, 2009
The software giant's earnings shortfall calls into a question a near term economic recovery.
Tags: Dell, Intel, iPhone, Microsoft, Broadcom
Tech Comics: "Twitter in the History of Communication"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published July 24, 2009
Once upon a time, humankind dreamed that it would be able to send 140 characters at a time.
Tags: OS X, Dell, Facebook, open source, iPhone
Windows 7 Code Released to PC Makers
By - Reuters | Article Published July 23, 2009
Microsoft says it is on track for the October release of Windows 7.
Tags: Microsoft, Windows, Dell, Vista
Google Chrome OS: Desktop Linux's Last Chance
By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes | Article Published July 22, 2009
If Google’s Chrome OS succeeds, it changes the entire Linux community in one swoop and risks marginalizing other distros. But if it fails, it’ll be a strong indication Linux just doesn’t have what it takes to make it big.
Tags: Dell, Microsoft, Chrome, Google, Linux desktop
CIOs See Better IT Spending Picture
By - Reuters | Article Published July 20, 2009
IT spending levels are still expected to fall, but not as much as previously forecast.
Tags: virtualization, Dell, Intel, Microsoft, HP
Tech Comics: "Social Networking in the Recession"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published July 17, 2009
Using social networking sites is time consuming, a problem that the recession provides all too much help with.
Tags: Facebook, Dell, open source, iPhone, OS X
PC Sales Plunge
By Andy Patrizio | Article Published July 16, 2009
The desktop market suffered a jaw-dropping 18 percent year-over-year fall .
Tags: desktop, Dell, dot-com, Intel, consumer
The Linux Netbook Winning Strategy?
By Sean Michael Kerner | Article Published July 13, 2009
Google's Chrome OS could alter the dynamics of the Linux netbook market.
Tags: services, Intel, Microsoft, Google, Dell
Tech Comics: "Jobs and the Downturn"
By Oliver Widder | Article Published July 10, 2009
The Internet can help your job search in the recession. Sort of.
Tags: open source, iPhone, OS X, Dell, Facebook
Data Storage Market Sees Green Shoots
By Paul Shread | Article Published July 09, 2009
The gloom remains in the data storage market, yet better times may perhaps be beckoning.
Tags: software, IBM, Enterprise, Storage, Dell