McMannis - Mikey D. asked me to post the following - he knew you'd want to hear this right away.
"Dell Computer Corporation (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 market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC)(1).
Personal workstations leverage leading operating systems 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. "
Paul
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newsalert.com
February 22, 2000 09:14
DELL TAKES WORLDWIDE PERSONAL WORKSTATION MARKET LEADERSHIP; 1999 IDC Data Shows Dell As Clear No. 1
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 22, 2000--Dell Computer Corporation (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 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 WorkStations. "As the Web becomes more critical to high-end applications and design collaboration, Dell will share its Internet capabilities and knowledge to help our workstation customers become more efficient."
Personal workstations leverage leading operating systems 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 (CAD), digital content creation (DCC), 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 dell.com. 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
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CONTACT: Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock
Media Contacts:
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or
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