Beyond The PC

Dell is now the No. 1 computer systems manufacturer in the world. The IT industry is evolving and so is Dell, adding data center and peripherals to its list of offerings.

	2000 Internet sales on dell.com reach $40 million a day, making it one of the highest-volume ecommerce sites in the world. Recognizing early on the need and opportunity for mobility in IT, we incorporate built-in WiFi for on-the-go internet access for our customers.
	2001 It's a year of firsts as Dell becomes the No. 1 computer systems provider worldwide, and reaches No. 1 in U.S. Intel-based server shipments. The PowerConnect™ line of network switches launches Dell into the networking equipment market. We ink an agreement with storage leader EMC to enable more affordable enterprise-class storage area network solutions for customers of all sizes.
	2002 We launch the PowerEdge™ 1655MC — our first blade server. The 1300MP projector signals Dell's entry into the projector market.
	2003 We expand our product portfolio with Dell-branded printers and officially enter the consumer electronics market to serve as a single source for our customers.
	2004  In just five years, Dell is China's third largest provider of computer systems and services, with shipment growth near 60 percent — or four times that of the industry. We partner with others in the industry on the Electronics Industry Code of Conduct, which works to raise the standards of social, environmental and workplace conditions for the entire supply chain.