Dell to pay $2.4B for IT management software firm

Acquisition will provide Dell with critical components to expand software capabilities within its new Software Group.

Dell wins $100M Alliant order from NIH unit

Computer giant’s support includes network infrastructure, engineering services and cloud computing services.

10 named to $775M Marines hardware award

The multiple award contract provides a mechanism for a wide array of computer equipment for the Corps.

Dell sharpens focus on solutions

CEO Michael Dell says “We are a solutions company first.”

Top 100 contractors hunt for new opportunities

The largest contractors in the government market, the so-called top dogs, are hunting for the bright spots in a down market.

Dell's path to transformation

Through a focused acquisition strategy, Dell moves toward becoming a broader provider of technology solutions and not just a PC maker.

Dell continues acquisition strategy with Wyse deal

Computer giant pledged to preserve Wyse’s channel offerings and partners will be eligible for its PartnerDirect Program.

Dell goes north of border for latest acquisition

Acquisition of Make Technologies gives computer giant end-to-end solutions from hardware through application migration services.

Dell buys applications, data transfer company

Computer giant will use acquisition to lower cost of moving critical applications and data off legacy systems.

Dell sets sights on cloud client-computing provider

Acquisition will expand computer giant’s enterprise solutions portfolio and desktop virtualization capabilities.

Army clamps down ITES hardware contract

ITES-2H becomes Army only vehicle so its life can be extended until a new award is made.

Dell set to buy network, data protection company

The acquisition will expand Dell’s rapidly growing security portfolio.

George Newstrom named GM in Dell fed biz realignment

Former Lee Technologies president is one of three execs who will manage Dell Federal’s day-to-day business.

Dell stands up software unit, hires group president

New group adds to solutions portfolio by increasing Dell-owned intellectual property.

Dell consolidates business lines, public sector lead retires

Dell consolidates all its business segments under a single leader with retirement of public sector leader.

2011's top (maybe best?) personnel moves

There was plenty of hiring activity in the executive suite during 2011. Editor Nick Wakeman reviews some of the bigger moves.

Dell hires ex-EDS, Lee Technologies exec for defense job

Dell Inc. has hired George Newstrom for a position in its defense and national security business.

Michael Dell speaks out on HP PC spinoff

Dell looks to capitalize on HP's separation from PC business.

Dell finalizes acquisition of data center networking provider

Dell Inc. has finalized its previously announced acquisition of Force 10 Networks Inc., a $200 million global technology provider of data center services with headquarters in San Jose, Calif.

Dell acquires Force10 to expand its data center offerings

Dell Inc. continues its shopping spree to expand its services offerings, announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Force10 Networks Inc., a provider of high-performance data center networking. Terms of the acquisition were not reported.