Dell Holds Workstation Lead Worldwide.Business Editors & High-Tech Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2000 Dell(Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, maintained its worldwide lead in workstation unit shipments in the third quarter, 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. estimates by IDC(a). Dell Precision Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. Current Dell Precision Desktop Models
IDC's third-quarter 2000 analysis placed Dell in the No. 1 position with a 22 percent share for unit shipments in the worldwide total branded workstation market. In the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Dell also was clearly No. 1 with 29 percent share. This market includes both personal workstations equipped with Intel(R) Pentium(R) processors and Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) and Windows(R) 2000 operating systems and traditional workstations using the UNIX operating system Noun 1. UNIX operating system - trademark for a powerful operating system UNIX, UNIX system operating system, OS - (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services . "Dell has been able to extend its leadership from the personal workstation market to the workstation market as a whole," said Kara Kara (kär`ə), river, c.140 mi (230 km) long, NE European and NW Siberian Russia. It flows N from the N Urals into the Kara Sea, forming part of the traditional border between European and Asian Russia. It is navigable in its lower course. Yokley, workstation research analyst, IDC. "This reflects strong execution on a well-defined strategy. Among its fastest-growing customer base is the small business segment." IDC's third quarter data for the personal workstation market -- which IDC defines as running Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 -- showed: -- Shipments: Dell No. 1 worldwide with 33 percent market share; Dell No. 1 in the United States with 43 percent, almost 25 percentage points ahead of its closest competitor. -- Revenue: Dell No. 1 worldwide with 32 percent; Dell No. 1 in the United States with 39 percent. "The market's direction is clear. Customers are moving away from proprietary, channel-based UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). solutions to embrace both the value of Dell's direct model and the dedicated focus of our workstation offerings," said Jeff Clarke, vice president and general manager, Dell Precision Workstations. "We plan to maintain this momentum by bringing new technology to market quickly, expanding our graphics line up and focusing on emerging global markets." Dell Precision Workstations are intended for professional users who demand exceptional performance in the 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. ), 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), geographic information systems (GIS), computer animation, software development and financial analysis markets. Dell plans to offer workstations based on Intel's 64-bit Itanium(R) processor. Customers interested in learning more can visit Dell's Web site at http://www.dell.com/precision. About Dell 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) is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $30 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. 56 on the Fortune 500, No. 154 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. (a) IDC, The Workstation Market, 2000, Q3 Quarterly Update Dell and Precision are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Intel, Pentium and Itanium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows NT and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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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