Feature Archive

Improving Competitiveness: Dell Q3 FY09 Results

Dell took a measured approach in the third quarter to balancing growth and profitability. The company increased profitability with an improved mix of products and services and benefited from initiatives to improve its competitiveness, including tight cost controls. Visit DellShares, our Investor Relations blog, for an online discussion of Dell’s Q3 FY09 performance with Michael Dell and Dell SVP and CFO Brian Gladden.
(Nov. 20, 2008)

Press Release | DellShares Blog | Analyst Info

Next Era of Supercomputing

Michael Dell keynoted SuperCompute 2008 in Austin and shared his insight on the massive waves of innovation that have shaped high-performance computing over the past 40 years.
(Nov. 18, 2008)

Keynote

Serious Business

Dell announced a new line of OptiPlex commercial desktops, Flexible Computing Solutions and service offerings designed to reduce costs throughout the desktop lifecycle. More information is available at www.dell.com/seriousbusiness.
(Oct. 28, 2008)

Press Release

Simplify & Save

Dell has launched the “Simplify and Save” blog to help businesses engage and exchange best-practices with Dell, experts and each other on how to win in today’s tough times with smart, simple IT strategies.
(Oct. 20, 2008)

Blog Post

Social Media for Small Business on Facebook

Dell has introduced “Social Media for Small Business” on Facebook, an innovative community and guide series. The series is designed to help our small and medium business customers fully harness the power of social media to reach and serve their customers.
(Sep. 19, 2008)

Facebook Community | Blog Post

Freedom from Business as Usual

Dell Latitude laptops have been completely reengineered to take on the demands of an increasingly mobile workforce. The new Latitude systems provide breakthrough battery life, brilliant new design and style -- including a choice of five colors.
(August 12, 2008)

Press Release | Press Kit

Stronger and Greener

Our fiscal year 2008 corporate responsibility report is now available online. In the last year, we significantly increased sustainable operations of our business and had some of our most important achievements to date. Read the report to learn what we are doing in our philanthropic, diversity and sustainability efforts.
(July 21, 2008)

Blog Post | Report | Executive Summary |
Full Report ( 10.8MB)

Guided Tour of the Best Offers

Dell introduced Best of Web, a new site offering a simple way to learn about and sample some of the best consumer services on the Internet. The site is a single destination for recommendations from music and movies, to shopping and gaming. And it includes unique and exclusive offers, like free downloads, longer trial periods and subscription discounts.
(July 15, 2008)

Best of Web | Press Release | Blog Post

Dell Makes the IDC G.R.A.D.E.

Dell’s Asset Recovery Services, which help enterprise customers responsibly retire used IT equipment, is one of the first programs recognized with IDC’s new Green Recycling and Asset Disposal for the Enterprise (G.R.A.D.E.) certification.

Number One in iSCSI SANs

Dell is the worldwide leader for iSCSI storage area networks (SANs), with more than double the share of its nearest competitor in the first quarter 2008, according to industry analyst firm Gartner. And Dell EqualLogic storage solutions received a “Strong Positive” – the highest possible rating – in Gartner’s “MarketScope for iSCSI SAN Integrated Solutions.”

Press Release | Blog Post

Designed for Dell: Function and Fashion

We introduced Designed for Dell, a line of bags and accessories that adds style and flair to the personal computing experience. The inaugural selection of backpacks, computer sleeves, audio devices, mice and hard drives is distinguished by color, fit and finish that complement Dell PCs, like the new Studio laptops.

Press Release

Get Protected and Connected

Dell has introduced ProSupport Mobility Services , a suite of modular asset and data protection services to help companies protect laptop computers and company information, especially when the computers are lost – a growing problem for a mobile workforce.



Press Release | Blog Post

New Brand Sparks Creativity

Introducing “Studio,” Dell’s new consumer product line designed for self-expression and creative living. Studio products are highly personalized - inside and out – combining aesthetics and technology into a fresh approach to hi-def mobile lifestyles.



Press Release

Dell Does Storage Consulting 2.0

We recently introduced new infrastructure consulting services designed to help organizations of all sizes simplify and improve their storage management and data protection. The series of services will include effective disaster recovery procedures and backup recovery processes.



Press Release | Blog Post

Fiscal 2008 in Focus

Dell’s interactive Fiscal 2008 Year in Review is live on our Web site, featuring a video welcome message from our Chairman and CEO, Michael Dell. In his annual letter to shareholders, Michael Dell offers a candid perspective on the company’s FY08 performance, and shares his excitement for the growth opportunities ahead.

Visit the FY08 Year in Review to learn more Dell’s focus on competitiveness and growth and to download financial tables and charts. We’ll be listening for your feedback on our investor relations blog, DellShares.



FY08 Year in Review | DellShares blog

Dell Drives Growth in 1st Quarter

Dell reported record fiscal first quarter revenue of $16 billion, a 9 percent year-over-year increase, and earnings of $0.38 cents per share, a 12 percent increase.

In addition to increased revenue and earnings, Dell also lowered operating expenses and saw share gains across all major product categories and regions.



Press Release | Blog Post |
Download mp3 file of earnings call

A New Standard for Energy-Efficient Computing

Dell is designing our laptops and desktops to consume up to 25 percent less energy by 2010. As a result, we expect to avoid millions of tons of CO2 emissions worldwide and drive unprecedented customer savings. Since 2005, the energy efficiency of our OptiPlex desktops has improved nearly 50 percent, and Latitude laptops have improved 16 percent since 2006.



Blog Post

New CFO Announced

Brian Gladden joins Dell as senior vice president on May 20 and will then assume the role of Chief Financial Officer on June 13. He will succeed Don Carty, who will remain a member of the board of directors continuing his long-held service to Dell.

Brian Gladden Bio | Press Release | Blog Post

Direct2Dell Launches in Japan

Direct2Dell Japanese has joined the growing list of Dell blogs. Kiwako Suzuki is our lead blogger for the new blog, which is intended to communicate Dell news, product information and industry trends, among other topics. According to Technorati, Japanese is the most common language in the blogosphere.

Blog Post

Dell Unveils Virtualization Blockbuster

Dell announced its broadest lineup of dedicated virtualization solutions ever. More than a dozen new servers, tools, and services simplify the deployment and management of virtualization in Enterprises of any size.

Press Release  |  Blog Post

'Your Blog' Is Here

Your Blog — Dell's newest social media project — has made its debut! Inspired by customers who share ideas and solutions every day in IdeaStorm, Direct2Dell and our Community Forums, we hope Your Blog will be a place to share, converse, learn, inspire and nurture creativity enabled by personal technology.

Blog Post

Dell on Green IT

Green information technology can be one of the world’s strongest assets in achieving and sustaining a prosperous, low-carbon economy, Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell told attendees gathered at the FORTUNE Brainstorm: GREEN on April 22.

“Ten years from now, we will look back and credit ‘green’ IT for helping to mitigate the effects posed by climate change, strengthen global industries and chart a new and prosperous low-carbon economy,” said Mr. Dell.

Press Release  |  Blog Post

Dell Listens to Small Businesses

Dell has announced the redesigned Vostro^TM  laptop line for small businesses, including the new 13.3-inch Vostro 1310 and 15.4-inch Vostro 1510. Since launching the Vostro brand in July 2007, we’ve been listening to customers to ensure our next-generation Vostro products reflect their desired improvements. Based on customer input, new Vostro laptops feature thinner and lighter form factors, more security features than comparable, competitive products and maintain no trial ware.

Press Release  |  Blog Post

During his first official visit to the Middle East, Michael Dell spoke about one of the most influential trends remodeling the world today.

“The world is witnessing the most exciting and promising period for technology ever seen. We call it the “Connected Era.” The second billion people coming online, many from the world’s fast growing and emerging economies, expect a different technology experience to the first,” he said.


About the Connected Era 

Dell’s HQ Goes 100 Percent Green

Dell is now powering 100 percent of our 2.1 million sq. ft. global headquarters campus with 100 percent green power, the latest step in meeting our 2008 carbon neutral commitment.

Dell is using all of the power generated from Waste Management’s Austin Community Landfill gas-to-energy plant, meeting 40 percent of our headquarters’ campus power needs. The remaining 60 percent comes from existing wind farms and is provided by TXU Energy.

Press Release  |  Blog Post  |  Online Press Kit

Dell Driving Actions to Enhance Competitiveness

Dell continues to enhance the company's competitiveness, rationalize our operations and improve profitability and cash flow.

Specifically, on March 31 we announced:

We expect to achieve annualized savings of approximately $3 billion over the next 3 years; We will be closing our desktop manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas by Q4; and, We are undertaking a strategic assessment of ownership alternatives for DFS financing activities.

Press Release  |  Blog Post