To: Mike Van Winkle who wrote (159814 ) 8/17/2000 10:47:10 AM From: calgal Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 176387 Hi Mike! More news. Leigh Dell Chosen as Primary Provider of PCs for HCA -- the Healthcare Company Business Editors/High-Tech & Medical Writers ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2000--Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) announced today that it will be the primary supplier for personal computers and peripherals and a dual source provider for notebook computers and servers for the U.S. health care facilities of HCA -- The Healthcare Company, the nation's leading health care provider. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., HCA said it chose Dell for its market leadership and the single point of accountability. "Dell was selected based on being the leader of the direct e-commerce customer service model, its product, technology and value offering and its responsiveness to our needs as expressed within the request for proposal," said Noel Williams, senior vice president and chief information officer at HCA. Dell(tm) PowerEdge(tm) servers, OptiPlex(tm) desktop PCs and Latitude(tm) notebook PCs will be deployed throughout HCA's operations and regional service and data centers in roles ranging from administrative uses to supporting HCA's e-business initiatives. "We are working with HCA to help them make the most health care information available to the greatest number of people by harnessing the power of the Internet," said Teresa Shappell, general manager and director of Dell's healthcare segment. About Dell Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $28.5 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. Dell, PowerEdge, OptiPlex and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Computer Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. quote.bloomberg.com