DELL TAKES WORLDWIDE PERSONAL WORKSTATION MARKET LEADERSHIP; 1999 IDC Data Shows Dell As Clear No. 1.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000 Dell Computer Corporation (company) Dell Computer Corporation - One of the biggest US manufacturers of IBM PC compatibles. "From notebooks to networks", their slogan says. http://us.dell.com. (Nasdaq:DELL) today announced that it has captured the No. 1 position in both worldwide and U.S. markets for personal workstations for the 1999 calendar year, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC)(1). "Dell continues to execute in the workstation market, and has grown 80 percent over the past year in the market for branded workstations," said Tom Copeland, vice president, IDC. "The efficiency of Dell's direct Internet model has enabled Dell to quickly deliver its customers some of the best features, performance and value in the personal workstation market." "More than ever, the market understands what Dell brings to workstation users: custom-configured, sophisticated, reliable tools for demanding professionals, with the features they want at a reasonable price," said Peter Karnazes, general manager, Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
Personal workstations leverage leading operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. such as Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 2000 and Red Hat(R) Linux and processors from Intel(R) instead of proprietary operating systems and processors. Dell plans to offer workstations based on Intel's 64-bit Itanium(tm) processor later this year. Dell Precision WorkStations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive (CAD), digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. (DCC (1) (Direct Cable Connection) A Windows 95/98 feature that allows PCs to be cabled together for data transfer. DCC actually sets up a network connection between the two machines. ), geographic information systems (GIS), computer animation, software development and financial analysis markets. Small businesses interested in learning more about Dell Precision WorkStations can visit Dell's Web site at http://www.dell.com/us/en/bsd/products/line_workstations.htm. Other customer segments can visit tailored sites on www.dell.com. About Dell Computer Corporation Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $25.3 billion for the past four quarters, and is a premier provider of products and services required for customers to build their Internet infrastructures. The company ranks No. 78 on the Fortune 500, No. 210 on the Fortune Global 500 and No. 3 on the Fortune "most admired" lists of companies. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. (1) IDC, The Workstation Market, 1999 Update Prices, products and specifications available in the U.S. only and are subject to change without notice. Shipping and handling and applicable sales taxes not included in prices. Dell is a registered trademark and Dell Precision is a trademark of Dell Computer Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. are registered trademarks and NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . Red Hat is a registered trademark of Red Hat Incorporated. Intel is a registered trademark and Itanium is a trademark of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking . Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of The Time Inc. Magazine Company. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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