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Michael Dell stories

Michael Dell stands at the forefront of technological innovation and corporate strategy, navigating the complex landscape with a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and industry foresight. His interests, deeply rooted in the evolution of IT services and the digital transformation of both business models and infrastructural paradigms, are mirrored in the diverse stories that span his career. From steering Dell Technologies towards a future beyond hardware to contemplating the societal impacts of digital advancement, Dell's vision encapsulates the transition of his eponymous company into a new era.

As Dell Technologies embarks on decisive actions, such as strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and a keen rejection of fleeting market trends in favor of long-term value creation, Michael Dell's leadership is characterized by a bold commitment to innovation. His engagement with pressing issues like digital transformation acceleration due to COVID-19, the future of software-defined data centers, and the continuous shift towards privacy and data protection demonstrates an integrated approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital age. Amid the tech industry's rapid evolution, Dell's narratives reflect a profound understanding of the sector's dynamics and a clear vision for its trajectory.

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Dell Technologies & Nutanix unveil new cloud solutions

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Dell Technologies and Nutanix have unveiled two new cloud solutions, Dell XC Plus and Dell PowerFlex with Nutanix Cloud Platform, to enhance flexibility and control.
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Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for advanced innovation

Tue, 21st May 2024
Dell Technologies expands its AI Factory with NVIDIA, launching new servers and services to accelerate AI innovation, including the high-density PowerEdge XE9680L.
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Dell to dump 81% ownership stake in VMware, but it's an amicable split

Mon, 19th Apr 2021
Dell is spinning off VMware, barely five years after acquiring the virtualisation giant through its acquisition of EMC in 2016.
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Dell Technologies: Digital transformation accelerating due to COVID-19

Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Organisations are accelerating digital transformation during the pandemic, with fast-tracked programs and business model reinvention, says Dell research.
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IWD 2020 interview: Boomi's Tania Mushtaq

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Boomi's Tania Mushtaq discusses the tech industry's need to foster inclusivity and create a deliberate framework to attract and encourage women leaders.
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Q&A with Michael Dell: Software-defined data centers, PCs & the future of IT

Thu, 25th May 2017
If we look ahead - I can see a couple of things happening. The first is that the software defined data center will become the de facto standard.
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Michael Dell, magic & Minecraft - highlights from the Dell EMC World opening keynote

Wed, 10th May 2017
Dell EMC World 2017 kicks off with keynote by Michael Dell and includes a demo of the Dell EMC ServerCraft game.
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Who are 2016’s top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world’s wealthiest people.
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Dell's set to deliver with two new executive hires

Wed, 25th Mar 2015
Dell has appointed Rory P. Read and Paul Pérez to key executive positions to strengthen its sales and enterprise technology executive team.
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New Dell president to head 10,000 strong Application Services workforce

Tue, 10th Jun 2014
Prasad Thrikutam appointed president and global head of Application Services at Dell Services. #technology #ITservices.
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UPDATED: Hell for Dell as 30% staff layoffs loom

Wed, 15th Jan 2014
As PC shipments nosedive for the seventh consecutive quarter, rumours swirl that tech giant Dell is cutting its workforce.
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Revitalised Dell has the energy of a 'new start-up'

Fri, 22nd Nov 2013
Dell, reinvigorated as a 'new start-up', boasts a renewed entrepreneurial zeal after going private, aiming for long-term success, says a top exec.
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No smartphone move as Dell goes private

Mon, 16th Sep 2013
Following a $24.9 billion to take the company private, Dell CEO Michael Dell says the PC manufacturer will not be entering the smartphone market.
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Michael Dell issues 'best and final proposal'

Fri, 26th Jul 2013
Michael Dell makes his best and final offer, upping Dell's buyout bid by $0.10 per share, in a $24.4 billion attempt to privatize the firm.
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Depressing Dell makes private case

Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
Company issues 274-page filing showing bleak prospects for business - its strongest case yet for accepting a US$24.4 billion offer to go private.
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Is Michael Dell down and out?

Thu, 28th Mar 2013
As Carl Icahn welcomes suggestions of a partnership with Blackstone Group, could Michael Dell potentially lose control of the company he founded as a teenager?.
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Dell considers rival bids

Tue, 26th Mar 2013
Dell's board evaluates separate takeover proposals, deciding which could beat an existing US$24.4 billion take-private deal.
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Privacy push drops Dell's profits

Wed, 20th Feb 2013
World's third largest PC maker reports a 31% drop in profits, amid Michael Dell's attempt to take the company private.
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Dell defends shareholder privacy offer

Tue, 12th Feb 2013
Company fights back against shareholders who have questioned it's Us$13.95-a-share bid to take the firm private.
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Breakdown of Dell's deal...

Fri, 8th Feb 2013
Dell's US$24.4 billion deal to go private, led by founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake, offers shareholders USD $13.65 per share, a 25% premium.