Dell Names Technology Partners for Expansion of Imaging and Printing Business.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers 2004 International CES LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2004 Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) is planning to significantly expand its imaging and printing offerings in 2004 with the announcement today of new technology agreements with Fuji Xerox Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. (富士ゼロックス株式会社 , Kodak and Samsung. The agreements are an addition to Dell's existing relationship with Lexmark, a company Dell has collaborated with since launching its first inkjet and laser products in March 2003. "Our relationship with Lexmark has been very successful for both companies. By joining talents with those of Fuji Xerox, Kodak and Samsung, we can expand even wider the breadth of imaging and printing solutions customers are seeking from us," said Tim Peters Tim Peters may refer to:
Details of the technology agreements were not released, including descriptions of what products will come from them or when they will be available. Dell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Dell Michael Saul Dell (born February 23, 1965, in Houston, Texas) is the founder and CEO of Dell, Inc. Biography Early life and education The son of an orthodontist, Dell was born in to an upper-class Jewish family and attended Herod Elementary School in Houston, , announced the new agreements at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show. "The importance of today's announcement is around the exciting growth that is occurring in our imaging and printing business," Peters said. "We promised a better customer experience when we entered the market. Enthusiasm for our printers has exceeded even our optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op expectations. Our direct method of replacing ink and toner An electrically charged ink used in copy machines and laser printers. It adheres to an invisible image that has been charged with the opposite polarity onto a plate or drum or onto the paper itself. replacement cartridges
IDC reports quarter-to-quarter growth for Dell in both laser and inkjet markets, with its greatest impact being in the multifunction inkjet market where Dell has focused its efforts. 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. IDC, Dell improved market share 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. from 10.3 percent in the second quarter to 12.8 percent in the third quarter, to rank third behind HP and Lexmark in multifunction inkjets(a). "The combined knowledge, technology and access to intellectual property we have by collaborating with these four imaging technology leaders gives us great confidence we will continue to satisfy customers across many markets. The world of printing and imaging is changing for the better for all customers," Peters said. For more information about current Dell printer offerings, go to www.dell.com/printers. About Dell Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $39.7 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, 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 at www.dell.com. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. (a) Q3'03 IDC Printer Tracker (Dec. 9, 2003). |
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