The CEOs of Dell and IBM warn that the U.S. is risking its competitive technological edge in several ways. – As mounting public deficits dominate discourse in Washington
and in state capitals throughout the country, leaders from the technology
industry said they are eager to help address the problem. The federal
government can save $1 trillion over the next decade, claimed Dell CEO
Michael Dell and IBM…
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Dell, IBM Say Taxes, Debt Undermining U.S. Competitiveness
Dell CEO Talks Google Android, Windows Smartphones, Tablets
Dell CEO Michael Dell discussed Microsoft’s smartphone, Google Android, and tablets during a recent Hong Kong event. – Michael Dell suggested during a Hong Kong event that
developers are finding Microsofts smartphone platform easier than Google
Android when it comes to creating apps and other software. But the Dell CEO
also had kind words for Android, which powers some of his companys tablet
offerings and compet…
Dell 7-Inch Android Tablet Is No Streak Replacement
Dell CEO Michael Dell introduced a 7-inch Android tablet at Oracle OpenWorld. What about the Dell Streak? Analysts discuss its position in the evolving market. – When Dell CEO Michael Dell unveiled a prototype of a 7-inch Android tablet
computer Sept. 22 at Oracle OpenWorld, he generated more questions than
answers.
When will it appear? How much will it cost? Will carriers distribute it, or
will Dell sell it direct and solely? Will it run Android 2.2 li…
Dell Targets Cloud, HPC with New Hardware
Dell is unveiling a host of new hardware designed to bring HPC and cloud computing capabilities to a wider range of customers. Included is the AMD-based PowerEdge C6105. – Speaking at the Supercomputing conference in Austin, Texas, in 2008,
Dell CEO Michael Dell told the audience that his company was committed
to growing its presence in the HPC space.
Dell on Sept. 9 made its latest step into the space
with a host of new hardware offerings, including the PowerEdge…
Michael Dell Faces Investor Anger Before Quarterly Report
One-fourth of Dell investors reportedly withheld support for Dell CEO Michael Dell in a recent vote. Still, analysts are feeling positive and predicting modest growth for Dells quarterly earnings call set for Aug. 19. – Computer-maker Dell will announce its fiscal year 2011
second-quarter results Aug. 19. While analysts are feeling positive
about the company, offering predictions of modest growth, Dell
investors are expressing quite the opposite.
In a regulatory filing released Aug. 17, Dell disclosed that …
Michael Dell Under Fire From AFL-CIO
Labor unions, including the AFL-CIO, are asking Dell shareholders to withhold support of Michael Dell as a company director because of the companys $100 million SEC settlement and Dells compensation. – Dell CEO Michael Dell may face some opposition when the companys shareholders meeting Aug. 12.
Labor unions, upset about the companys $100 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission July 22 over accounting irregularities and Michael Dells pay over the past decade, sent an electr…
Dell Considered Taking Company Private
In an interview at an investors conference, Dell CEO Michael Dell says he had considered taking the company private at one point. Without commenting further on the idea, Dell reiterates that he expects to be running the company for a long time. – Michael Dell has revealed that at one time considered taking his namesake
company private, though in the same interview he reiterated that he is
committed to continuing to run the world’s third largest PC vendor.
Dell made his comment June 3 during a Sanford C. Bernstein
amp; Co. conference in …
Dell Will Sell Smartphones in U.S. in 2010, Michael Dell Reveals
In a dinner conversation, CEO addresses a number of other topics, including the impending public launch of Microsoft’s Windows 7 ( You’ll love your PC again! ), the 2007 EqualLogic acquisition ( This company had about 3,300 customers when we acquired it; we’ve added 10,000 new customers ), and the increasing dominance of the server in the data center.
– SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dell CEO and founder Michael Dell told a
reporter Oct. 13 that his company plans to market an Android smartphone
in the United States sometime early next year.
Dell made his revelation in a separate conversation after finishing a
75-minute appearance with the Wall Street…



