Dell Helps Michigan Agencies Enrich Services for Thousands Statewide; Standards-based Technology Deployed to 115 Locations Across State.ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Across Michigan, technology from Dell (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL) is enriching the lives of citizens and helping state agencies more efficiently provide vital human services such as child protection, adoption and adult placement. The Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS DHS Department of Homeland Security (USA) DHS Department of Human Services DHS Department of Health Services DHS Demographic and Health Surveys DHS Dirhams (Morocco national currency) ) and the Michigan Department of Information Technology (MDIT MDIT Michigan Department of Information Technology MDIT Medical Digital Imaging Team (University of North Texas) ) chose Dell to install more than 7,200 Dell OptiPlex Dell, Inc. targets its OptiPlex™ line of desktop computers for sale into the corporate, government and education markets. These systems typically contain Intel CPUs, beginning with the Pentium and currently with the Core 2 although Dell sells some models with AMD CPUs as well. (TM) GX 620 and Latitude(TM) D610 systems in 115 offices across 83 counties. To ensure the departments could continue to provide quality services, DHS needed to update its desktops and notebooks, standardize on a common computer platform across all offices and move from a 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. Workstation to a Windows XP The previous client version of Windows. XP was a major upgrade to the client version of Windows 2000 with numerous changes to the user interface. XP improved support for gaming, digital photography, instant messaging, wireless networking and sharing connections to the Internet. Professional environment quickly and with minimal downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. . "To achieve our goal, we needed a technology partner to help us manage the project from beginning to end," said Terry Salacina, acting director of out-of-state operations for DHS. "We knew Dell could provide the right technology and ensure that each device was installed properly and in a timely manner." DHS and MDIT chose Dell's services organization to customize and manage the statewide installation and tracking of the new desktop and notebook computers. Dell also provided asset recovery services, which include the removal and environmentally responsible disposal of old technology. "With standards-based technology across the organization, the DHS IT team has more resources to focus on projects designed to provide residents with top-notch services," said Debbie Dunnam, vice president of Dell's state and local government and K-12 businesses. About DHS and MDIT The Michigan Department of Human Services serves a wide range of needs for Michigan families, from child protective services child protective services Sociology A state or county agency that addresses issues of child abuse and neglect to medical and food assistance programs. The Michigan Department of Information Technology provides technology support for 19 state agencies and 55,000 employees. About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell sells more systems globally than any computer company, placing it No. 25 on the Fortune 500. Company revenue for the past four quarters was $56.7 billion. For more information, visit www.dell.com/RSS. Dell and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. |
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