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IT is critical to your business. It can help you increase profits, develop innovative ideas, and stand out from the competition. But we’ve heard that IT is too complicated. Which means wasted time, money, and resources.

We can help. We are committed to simplifying IT by reducing cost and complexity. We can make innovation a daily business practice instead of a long-term goal. And that will result in a faster, better, and smarter enterprise.

Our process works, whether you’re a small business looking to thrive in your local community, or a multinational corporation trying to unite your employees all over the world. Have a look at these and other stories to see how you can get IT faster, run IT better, and grow IT smarter.

The Dell Way FasTer BeTTer smarTer

The complexity of IT can slow down even the most tightly run organization. By speeding up deployment and configuration, you can reclaim wasted time and redirect it toward growing your business.

Efficiency is in our DNA. From our business model to our supply chain, we understand that speed is critical.

You’ll save time with solutions that have been rigorously tested before they even leave the factory. You’ll be up and running faster with our streamlined delivery. And you’ll be free to truly innovate, every day.

Take a look at how we’ve helped our customers get IT faster.

GeT iTFasTer

ChallenGeOutdated client technology and non-standard services limited Unilever’s flexibility and scalability. They wanted to completely refresh their IT infrastructure while reducing deployment and maintenance costs.

soluTionDell Managed Services helped Unilever roll out nearly 10,000 pre-imaged desktops and notebooks across more than 100 locations around the world—all within a narrow nine-month time frame.

BeneFiTs*• A single point of contact for such a widespread project made the deployment

fast and efficient.

• Dell IT infrastructure services standardized end-user support, shared best practices, and helped improve the productivity and collaboration capabilities of Unilever’s workforce.

• A standardized platform helped Unilever scale its business while achieving cost savings.

“�Our�objectives�were�to�enhance�productivity�in�our�

workplace�and�provide�new�and�better�services�to�our�

users.�We�also�expected�double-digit�savings�compared�

to�what�we�were�previously�spending�on�IT,�and�that�is�

what�we�have�achieved�with�Dell.”

— Daniel P. Gizzo Vice President, IT Services, Americas*

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Dell Deployment Services (planning, factory integration, delivery, and installation)

can move approximately 30% of your deployment work into our factory, saving time and reducing costs.

Dell engineers all its computers to have design commonality, so parts are

interchangeable. We offer 25 notebooks with the same power adapter and 19 notebooks with the same docking station.

At Stork Craft, re-engineering their network infrastructure resulted in a

60% increase in the processing speed of customer orders and a growth in business of 35 to 50% almost overnight.*

“��We�do�as�much�as�possible�in-house,�but�when�we�performed�the�Dell�and�Oracle�migration,�we�knew�we�needed�to�set�up�a�lot�of�machines�very�quickly.�We�called�on�Dell�Services.�They�had�everything�up�and�running�in�less�than�a�week.�We�were�very�impressed.�”

— JaCoB maTuseviChManager of Networks and Server Technology, Welch Foods Inc.*

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“�Deploying�an�86-node�HPC�cluster�is�no�small�task.�

Each�node�has�to�be�identically�configured,�including�

drivers,�networks,�and�libraries.�The�management�

package�from�Dell�and�Platform�made�it�a�lot�easier.”

— Trevor WooDs Executive Director of Information Technology,

University of Lethbridge*sOUTHern AlBerTA’s UnIversITy Of leTHBrIdge HAs A sTrOng cOmmITmenT TO reseArcH And A grOWIng grAdUATe prOgrAm.

ChallenGeA Canadian government grant enabled the creation of a new HPC facility, yet the university faced the challenge of selecting and implementing the best infrastructure to take its research capabilities into the future.

soluTionA cluster of DellTM PowerEdgeTM servers allows the university’s HPC centre to exceed expectations for enabling DNA research; the university uses Dell PowerEdge servers in its datacentre and DellTM OptiPlexTM desktop computers in laboratories, offices, and campus kiosks.

BeneFiTs*Ranked among the top facilities in Canada, the HPC cluster completes work that used to take two months in just one week; the cluster’s enabling of critical research allows university reseachers to remain competitive in national funding opportunities; the rugged reliability of Dell desktops enables lab PCs to be reused by faculty and students.

93% of our customers surveyed stated they are likely to recommend us based on their enterprise deployment experience.1

Using Dell Services, Welch Foods Inc. was able to migrate to an Oracle ERP

solution in less than one week. This reduced provisioning time from three

weeks to 15 minuTes, using only one management console.*

“��When�the�employees�came�in�on�Monday�to�their�new�workspaces,�Dell�Managed�Services,�along�with�SemCAMS�IT�staff,�made�sure�that�desktop�and�notebook�computers��were�on�their�desks,�properly�configured�and�with�data�intact.�”

— Derek PresTonIT Infrastructure Manager, SemCAMS*

“��Dell�had�the�latest�technology�available�and�you�could�build��the�server�exactly�the�way�you�wanted�it.�Dell’s�solution�was�easy�to�customize,�easy�to�configure��online.�It’s�a�big�difference.�”

— sTePhen BieDaVice-President of Bieda’s Powersports*

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ChallenGeEnhance the reliability and reduce the total cost of ownership of the servers used to host Oracle On Demand’s Managed Applications—a portfolio of industry-leading applications that capitalizes on the reliability and scalability of Oracle products.

soluTionOracle deployed 12,000 DellTM PowerEdgeTM servers in their Austin datacentre, packing in more performance and realizing significant savings in the total cost of ownership. PowerEdge servers also allowed for a high percentage of systems-related activities to be handled remotely.

BeneFiTs*• PowerEdge servers delivered the performance and reliability Oracle customers

require for running Oracle On Demand database servers.

• The new servers used substantially less space and power.

• Dell Remote Access Card technology helped reduce management costs and minimize downtime.

“�Dell�servers�fit�our�cost�model�and�deliver�the�

performance�we�need�while�helping�to�contain�

power�and�cooling�costs.”

— mark sunDay SVP and CIO, Oracle*

“��We�no�longer�have�to�build�machines�in-house.�Dell�has�streamlined�our�supply�chain�process�for�computer�delivery.�To�get�a�notebook�delivered�to�the�employee�is�five�days�faster,�which�in�time�should�prove�to�be��a�massive�saving�in�manpower.�”

— John CanninGDirector of IT Services, Rentokil Initial*

We offered the first Energy Star 4 business notebook, and were the first to attain the EPEAT “GolD” standard for a notebook.

IDC reports that by using our automated, factory-like approaches to application

services, end-to-end image management, and efficient deployment processes,

you can lower deployment costs by as much as 62%2

.

“��Everything�comes�the�way�it’s�supposed�to,�built�to�the�right�specifications.�”

— riCharD ChaPmanCo-owner and Vice-President of Saskatoon Business College*

“��Using�VMware�on�Dell�Servers,��we�can�now�provision�a�virtual�server�in�15�minutes.�Also,�we�do�not�have��to�buy�new�equipment�every�time��we�add�a�new�application.�”

— eran FrankManager of Technical Support, Ryerson University*

hoW To GeT iT FasTerBEST PRACTICES LEARNED FROM OUR CUSTOMER PARTNERShIPS

DeleGaTe. focus on what you’re best at, and hand off other tasks to experts who can take care of them quickly and efficiently.

CusTomize. specify exactly what you need so you don’t waste your budget on features you won’t use.

Don’T ComPromise. If your business is suffering from IT downtime or slow performance, investigate better solutions. It will pay off both in cost savings and productivity.

Pre-ConFiGure. get hardware that’s set up at the factory, ready for automated installation.

sTreamline. Working with a single provider for hardware, software, and services can speed up deployment and support times.

IT continues to grow in complexity—and that’s how many technology consultants like it. The more problems you have, the more they can charge you for services that never end.

We prefer to give you total control by building simplicity into everything we do. Our products and services are more manageable, making it easier for you to proactively perform system maintenance and support.

The goal? A simpler IT environment for your organization, so you don’t waste time putting out fires.

Take a look at how we’ve helped our customers run IT better.

run iTBeTTer

ChallenGeFormula 1 racing requires IT solutions that can deliver optimal performance while withstanding extreme environments. Data is collected from cars traveling in excess of 200 miles per hour, and it must be processed as quickly as possible so the pit crew can make adjustments during the race.

soluTionDell worked with the BMW Sauber F1 team to deploy new pit and production systems that ran wherever they competed, anywhere in the world. PowerEdgeTM servers provided the business-critical speed, and high-resolution LatitudeTM notebooks let the crew quickly pick up details in the transmitted data.

BeneFiTs*• New, robust technology worked well in any environment.

• Dell customized its Platinum enterprise support to meet the team’s specific needs.

• Faster evaluation of race-critical data helped the BMW Sauber F1 team achieve their best on the track.

“�With�its�Platinum�support,�Dell�ensures�that�in�any�case,�

anywhere�in�the�world,�we�will�have�a�person�providing�

technical�support�within�one�hour.�We’ve�never�needed�to�

implement�this�so�far,�but�just�knowing�it’s�there�gives�our�

team�confidence.”

— Willy ramPF Technical Director, BMW Sauber F1 Team*

BmWsauBer F1 TeamBmW sAUBer f1 cOmpeTes In One Of THe WOrld’s mOsT

TecHnOlOgIcAlly demAndIng spOrTs: fOrmUlA 1 rAcIng.

“��The�consistency,�the�reliability,��the�scalability—we�wouldn’t�have��been�able�to�do�it�on�our�own.��The�operational�efficiencies��and�standardization�that�going��with�Dell�has�created�over�our��white-box�solution�have�been��just�a�huge�advantage.�”

— kelly BearDmoreChief Technology Officer, Canada Web hosting*

“��All�of�the�Dells�we’ve�bought�are��still�being�used�on�the�floor,�whereas�all�of�the�non-Dells�have�been�phased��out�because�they�were�unreliable.��We�haven’t�had�to�phase�out��one�single�Dell�computer�yet.�”

— ronalD ruslimDirector of Media and Technology, March Entertainment*

At Sandia National Laboratories, our hPC cluster is ranked as

the FasTesT Intel® Xeon®–based cluster and the FasTesT InfiniBand-only cluster.

Our Unified Storage offers customers “single pane of glass” management and can

reduce IT administration and management costs by up to 50%.

ChallenGeGoogle required extensive hardware customization, a single point of contact and fulfillment, and high product quality to bring the Google Search Appliance to their customers.

soluTionDell’s OEM Industry Solutions Group modified the DellTM PowerEdgeTM 2950 server to form the foundation for the Google Search Appliance. They also provided a single source of sales and technical expertise, customer fulfillment, and worldwide regulatory compliance capabilities.

BeneFiTs*• Substantial savings due to lower operating costs and fewer service calls.

• Customer experience is improved by helping Google meet service-level agreements.

• The proven PowerEdge platform is customized into a product that fits the unique Google style.

“�With�a�total�service�solution�from�Dell,�we’ve�been�able�

to�remove�complexities�for�our�staff.�That’s�one-stop�

shopping—who�wouldn’t�love�that?”

— aiDymar BiGio Manufacturing and Operations Manager, Google*

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seArcH cApABIlITIes InsIde cOmpAny fIreWAlls. IT InsTAnTly

Indexes And reTrIeves InfOrmATIOn, All THrOUgH A secUre

And User-frIendly InTerfAce.

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In Technology Business Research’s September 2007 X-86 server report, we

regained the #1 PosiTion in customer satisfaction, led by delivery times and phone support.

We have been rankeD #1 for server satisfaction 30 Times during the 41 studies conducted by Technology Business Research.

We were rankeD #1 among hardware vendors in overall service and support satisfaction for 24 of the 27 quarters that Technology Business Research has conducted its study.

“��We�provide�value�by�facilitating�business�processes�that�help�our�employees�design,�engineer,�produce,�and�sell�vehicles.�This�requires�a�standardized�and�reliable�computer�platform,�as�well�as�bulletproof�support�services.�That�is�exactly��what�Dell�provides.�”

— miChael lamPinGSenior Manager of Client Systems NAFTA, Chrysler Group*

mazDamAzdA nOrTH AmerIcAn OperATIOns Oversees THe sAles, mArkeTIng,

And sUppOrT Of mAzdA veHIcles THrOUgH neArly 900 deAlers.

ChallenGeThe Mazda IT group wanted to reduce datacentre complexity and simplify operations, while providing more services to the business without adding IT staff.

soluTionDell provided guidance and best practices to consolidate Mazda’s fast-growing IT infrastructure. PowerEdgeTM servers and systems management software simplified their datacentre and helped streamline operations.

BeneFiTs*• Consolidation from 80 servers down to five, a 33% infrastructure reduction.

• Simplified server environment reduced server administration time by 38%, giving IT staff more time to further business objectives.

• Planned use of virtualization tools within the business continuity strategy will reduce disaster recovery time from days to hours.

“�Administrators�no�longer�spend�most�of�their�time�

putting�out�fires.�The�IT�staff�has�the�time�to�explore�

innovative�new�initiatives�that�will�have�a�big�payoff�

for�the�company�down�the�road.”

— Jim Dimarzio CIO, Mazda*

Dell Automated PC Tune-Up for Vostro™ systems combines 32 maintenance tasks into one click, while your system keeps running.

We have migrated more than 4 million Exchange and Active Directory users,

including more than 470,000 users for one customer alone.

Data Guard used virtualization to save as much as $10,000 a month in power and cooling costs—an 80% reDuCTion. *

“��Our�new�Dell�and�VMware®�solution�is�projected�to�reduce�the�power�required�by�as�much�as�80�percent,�and�the�resulting�savings�should�be�sufficient�to�pay�for�the�new�servers�and�software�within�a�year.�”

— Tim maliyilPresident, Data Guard Systems*

ChallenGeHITS-NS needed to replace unreliable, out-of-production, and unsupported servers to improve the availability of a critical healthcare management system.

soluTionVirtualized DellTM PowerEdgeTM servers provide a simple, reliable platform to run MEDITECH Client Server; VMware® Infrastructure 3 hosts redundant virtual servers that help ensure the availability of the patient care application and enable the repurposing of servers to create a disaster recovery facility.

BeneFiTs*• Dell and VMware infrastructure reduce the number of servers by 84 percent

through consolidation and helps assure that hospital staff always has reliable access to patient records.

• Dell PowerEdge servers help reduce datacentre footprint by 64 percent and cut energy costs by two-thirds.

• Rapid disaster recovery helps ensure no interruption of patient care.

“�Through�its�partnerships�with�software�companies,�

detailed�product�road�maps,�and�advice�on�best�

practices,�Dell�contributes�to�our�goal�of�improving�

the�availability�of�our�services.”

— Gary sTronaCh Manager of Technical Services,

health Information Technology Services – Nova Scotia*

HITs-ns prOvIdes OngOIng neTWOrk, sysTems And ApplIcATIOns sUppOrT fOr nOvA scOTIA’s HOspITAls.

hiTs-nshealTh inFormaTion TeChnoloGy serviCes-nova sCoTia

Our Datacentre Solutions team worked with Ask.com to provide a new computing

architecture, including customized, energy-efficient servers. These new servers used 30% less power without a compromise in performance.*

“��Having�Dell�as�our�vendor�of�record�gave�us�comprehensive�support�and�high-quality�equipment�that�allowed�us�to�lower�costs�while�supporting�growth�in�enrollment.�”

— DaviD JohnsonDirector of Information Technology, Georgian College*

As part of their search for new planets, the Swinburne University of Technology

built a cluster based on 145 PowerEdgeTM servers. They can accomplish in Four Weeks what would take four years on a standard system*.

“��We�are�able�to�realize�increased�efficiencies�with�the�tool�sets�Dell�provides�to�help�manage�our�network�resources�and�our�assets.�Dell�has�been�able�to�meet�the�challenges�we’re�facing�as�an�organization.�”

— ChanCellor CraWForDChief Technology Officer, ThinData*

hoW To run iT BeTTerBEST PRACTICES LEARNED FROM OUR CUSTOMER PARTNERShIPS

sTanDarDize. Using modular systems across your enterprise can greatly improve maintenance and collaboration.

PrioriTize manaGeaBiliTy. your business can’t deliver innovative ideas if your IT staff is bogged down by routine tasks and repairs.

Take ConTrol. save time and resources by handling hardware and software management from a remote management console.

Think Green. Using energy efficient hardware can provide long-term savings on power and cooling costs, and reduces your company’s footprint on the environment.

simPliFy. fewer machines, fewer vendors, and fewer moving parts can result in fewer headaches.

“��I�really�credit�the�ease�of�that�expansion�to�the�way�Dell�Infrastructure�Consulting�Services�has�helped�us�plan�our�deployment��to�ensure�future�scalability.�”

— Don reeCeDirector of IT, Pembina Trails School Division*

You want your business to keep growing. But without a plan to manage that growth, you could suffer from skyrocketing costs and complexity.

We can provide that plan. We’ll listen to your needs and provide a practical answer—one that doesn’t lock you in with proprietary technologies but frees you to focus on the growth of your business.

We’ll give you the flexibility you need, letting you grow your own way and become more responsive and nimble.

Take a look at how we’ve helped our customers grow IT smarter.

GroW iT smarTer

ChallenGeAlliance Atlantis did not have a disaster recovery hotsite, putting the company at risk for a long recovery time from tape in the event of a disaster.

soluTionWith the help from Dell Services, Alliance Atlantis implemented a backup, recovery, and archiving solution using a Dell | EMC SAN, an EMC® CenteraTM active archiving system, and replication to a similar infrastructure at a remote location; they also deployed DellTM PowerEdgeTM servers, including blade servers, running Microsoft® Windows® 2003 and several additional Microsoft applications, such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Operations Manager Software.

BeneFiTs*By streamlining the disaster recovery process, Alliance Atlantis was able to lower its risk of long delays associated with restoring data from tape.

“�All�the�things�we’ve�done�to�improve�our�IT�efficiency—�

from�bolstering�our�storage�infrastructure�to�implementing�

virtualization�to�standardizing�on�Dell�servers—have�

allowed�us�to�devote�more�resources�to�the�creative,�

strategic�projects�that�make�Alliance�Atlantis�truly�special.�

Dell�has�played�a�key�role�in�making�that�happen.”

— JeFF sTein Director of Emerging Technology,

Information Technology Group, Alliance Atlantis*

allianCe aTlanTis AllIAnce ATlAnTIs Is A cAnAdIAn specIAlTy BrOAdcAsTer WITH

A sTABle Of 13 Well-BrAnded cHAnnels And IndUsTry-leAdIng

sUBscrIBer grOWTH.

in The PasT TWo years Dell has had only five server image changes to core products and zero forced notebook changes.

As the only major vendor to offer solid-state hard drives, we offer up to 23% improvement in system performance under typical office productivity use, and predicted reliability of more than Five Times better than a standard hard drive5.

Our notebook batteries charge in only one hour.3 Plus, our solid-state hard drives have better reliability and shock tolerance4.

“��The�Dell�machines�have�withstood�an�incredible�workload�and�are�still�running�strong.�So�instead�of�using�our�budget�for�a�replacement�cycle,�we�have�been�able�to�reinvest�those�funds�and�increase�our�testing�capacity.�Ultimately,�that�means�we�are�able�to�contribute�more�to�the�excellence�of�the�Windows�product.�”

— marTin PuryearDirector of Build Architecture, Microsoft Corp*

“�This�centralized�storage�system�is�much�easier�to��

manage�than�all�of�those�islands�of�direct-attach�storage�

and�much�less�complex�than�some�Fibre�Channel�SANs.��

It�is�simpler�to�add�and�remove�capacity,�and�it�is�also�

easier�to�fix�problems.�Adding�a�product�that�helps�us�

reduce�complexity�is�a�step�in�the�right�direction.”

— Bruno Deslauriers Network Administrator,

La Commission scolaire de Saint-hyacinthe*

ChallenGeHaving run out of room in its datacentre, the school board needed a dense yet scalable IT infrastructure that could accommodate new application development and the need for more storage.

soluTionSaint-Hyacinthe deployed a virtualized server environment with VMware® software running on quad-core DellTM PowerEdgeTM servers plus a DellTM PowerVaultTM integrated network-attached storage (NAS) system.

BeneFiTs*Initial server virtualization efforts consolidate physical servers by 75 percent; quad-core servers help reduce software licensing costs by 50 percent; PowerVault storage helps save 50 percent on expansion drives; and simplified management gives the IT staff more time to focus on new application development to meet the school board’s objectives.

lA cOmmIssIOn scOlAIre de sAInT-HyAcInTHe (“sAInT-HyAcInTHe”)

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la Commission sColaire De sainT-hyaCinThe

“��We�saw�that�using�Dell�PowerEdge�blade�servers�would�give�us�a�way�to�compound�the�benefits�of�server�virtualization�by�reducing�the�physical�server�space�requirements.�”

— Casey CarvalhoDirector of Information and Communications Technology,

Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning*

96% of Fortune 500 companies do business with Dell.

PowerEdgeTM Energy Smart servers are the first industry-standard servers configured

to optimize energy efficiency by delivering outstanding performance per watt.6

Dell Network Assistant automates the setup, optimization, and troubleshooting

of simple network connections. You can get connected in six CliCks.

We reduced the Storage Area Network hardware entry price by 93% in just four years,

moving the starting costs from $100,000 to under $10,000.

“�We�required�a�large�volume�of�machines�that�

could�easily�be�upgraded�as�needed.�And�we�felt�

comfortable�that�Dell�could�help�us�grow�to�meet�

our�burgeoning�computing�needs.”

— marC BourBonnais Lead 3D Technical Director,

hybride Technologies*

HyBrIde TecHnOlOgIes HAs rIsen TO THe TOp Of THe vIsUAl effecTs gAme By crAfTIng rIcH vIsUAl WOrlds pOpUlATed By A HOsT Of dIgITAl creATUres.

hyBriDeChallenGeEquip digital effects company Hybride Technologies with high-performance workstations to help it complete compute-intensive digital animation projects faster and with a greater level of detail.

soluTionDellTM PrecisionTM workstations with Intel® Xeon® processors and Intel Pentium® D dual-core processors running SOFTIMAGE® | XSI® v.5.0 character animation and visual effects software.

BeneFiTs*Fast, multi-threaded processing helps Hybride render more shots in less time—allowing it to take on a larger workload and complete existing projects with a greater level of visual detail.

Using our products, AcuityBrands built 105 virtual machines running on six physical

servers. Utilization rates increased to 50–60% using the same physical resources.*

“��When�a�new�client�comes�on�board�we�order�additional�technology�to�handle�the�extra�requirements,�but�in�the�meantime�we�aren’t�paying��for�technology�that�we�may�or�may�not�need�five�years�down�the�road.�Dell�makes�it�easy�for�us�to�meet��our�exact�IT�needs.�”

— DaviD snell President and CEO of Ivrnet Inc.*

Dell packages more Than 90,000 distinct applications for automated install.

“��The�combination�of�Exchange�2007�and�the�64-bit�Dell�hardware�will�mean�increased�performance,�while�reducing�the�server�footprint.�This�will�have�a�significant�impact�on�management�resources,�freeing�up�technical�support�within�our�IT�department�to�focus�on�more�strategic�roles.�”

— GareTh BriDGesPortfolio Manager, The health Informatics Service*

virTualize. reduce the number of physical servers to help save space and hardware, and lower your power and cooling bills.

uniFy. consolidate the management of your production environment, minimizing the number of components that need to be maintained.

auTomaTe. low-touch systems reduce the possibility of errors and free up your IT team to focus on bigger initiatives.

Be FlexiBle. don’t get locked into proprietary technologies which can constrain how your company grows.

Be inDePenDenT. seek out services that can be maintained in-house or adjusted as needed, without requiring an army of consultants.

“��With�Dell,�we’ve�invested�in�systems�that�not�only�ensure�we’re�operating�as�effectively�as�possible�today,�we�have�systems�that�will�grow�with�our�business�and�help�us�to�operate�as�effectively�as�possible�tomorrow.�”

— riCharD PrinGleCo-Founder and Co-President, GrantStream Inc.*

hoW To GroW iT smarTerBEST PRACTICES LEARNED FROM OUR CUSTOMER PARTNERShIPS

are you reaDy To simPliFy iT?

YOU’VE SEEN hOW WE CAN hELP ORGANIzATIONS GET IT FASTER, RUN IT BETTER, AND GROW IT SMARTER. IMAGINE OUR PROCESS APPLIED TO YOUR BUSINESS. hERE ARE SOME qUESTIONS TO CONSIDER:

ConsoliDaTion. How many servers are you using? How old are they? What is their utilization rate? Are they spread out over different locations?

movinG ParTs. How many applications, databases, and business processes do you use? How large is your IT department? How many consultants do you rely on? How many clients do you support?

sToraGe. How much storage do you need? Is it centrally located or dispersed? Are you dealing with compliance issues?

DaTaCenTres. Are you running out of space? Are you running out of power? can your current infrastructure handle higher performance equipment?

oPTimizaTion. do you have tiered storage to organize your data? do you have a disaster recovery plan beyond tape backup? do you have a strategy to minimize duplicate data?

no matter what size your company, or where in the world you do business, we’re here to help. We can create faster deployments, streamlined operations, and smarter growth. That’s the dell way.

sound good? get in touch with us today.

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*All customer quotes and results stated represent individual customer experiences. Your results will vary.

1 Source: Customer satisfaction measured with Dell Deployment surveys, July 2003–January 2006.

2 Source: IDC White Paper sponsored by Dell, “Dell PC Deployment Optimization Model” Doc #205282,

January 2007.

3 Source: MobileMark 2005 Battery Life, 5-07, Latitude D630: Intel Core 2 Duo 7100 (1.8GHz), 14.1” WXGA

LCD, 1GB DDR2 667MHz, 60GB HDD, Windows XP Pro SP2, Mobile Intel GMA X3100 graphics, 6-cell

(56WHr) primary battery. 6910p and 6510b battery life from published HP specs.

4 Source: Dell Latitude D630 ExpressCharge versus HP Compaq 6910p Fast Charge batteries, both

systems turned off. Latitude 4-cell and 6-cell batteries reached 5th LED charge light (>80%) in ~ 1 hour;

6910p 6-cell battery recharges up to 90% within 90 minutes, www.hp.com, 5-31-07.

5 Actual performance will vary based on configuration, usage, and manufacturing variability.

6 Performance per watt claims based on SPECjbb2005 benchmark testing commissioned by Dell and

performed by Principled Technologies in December 2006 comparing a Dell PowerEdge 2950 with a

similarly configured HP ProLiant DL380 G5 with system power management policy always on. For more

information, see http://ww.dell.com/downloads/global/products/pedge/en/enrg_smrt_brief.pdf.

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