ADVISORY/Dell, Microsoft, Intel Sponsor Dell's DirectConnect Customer Conference Sept. 11.

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ADVISORY...for Tuesday (Sept. 11)

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MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: Dell (Nasdaq:DELL), Microsoft and Intel are sponsoring Dell's
DirectConnect customer conference, a one-day learning event where customers
will discuss with company executives the latest industry trends, and newest
products and services, and learn how to get better value from information
technology and Internet infrastructures. Chicago is the first DirectConnect
event. Others have been scheduled later in the month in San Francisco and New
York City. Customers from Chicago and the upper Midwest are invited to attend
the event, which begins with a general session from 8:30-11 a.m. featuring
keynotes from executives of the three sponsoring companies. A Partner and
Product Pavilion will showcase demonstrations of the latest hardware and
software solutions from the three event sponsors and other participating
technology companies. Breakout sessions focused on enterprise products, client
products and best practices will be held for customers in the afternoon. Media
are invited to benefit from the technology presentations and demonstrations.
Media may attend the general session and visit the Product Pavilion. Breakout
sessions are restricted to customer attendance only. Media must register before
being admitted to the event. WHO: Jeff Clarke, Vice President and General
Manager, Client Products, Dell Erik Renaud, Central Regional Vice President,
Microsoft Louis Burns, Vice President and General Manager, Desktop Platforms
Group, Intel WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, 8:00 a.m.-4 p.m. CDT WHERE:
Northwest Wyndham Hotel 400 Park Dr. Itasca, IL 60143