The global PC landscape is poised for a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) PCs are projected to dominate the market, with 98 per cent of all PCs expected to feature AI capabilities by 2028, according to a senior Dell executive. Talking to PTI, senior director and general manager of Client Solutions Group at Dell Technologies India, Indrajit Belgundi said AI PC adoption is significantly growing across all age groups, industries, and categories.
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The segment is seeing huge demand due to growing workforce and consumer who wants mobility.
Extending an eight-year old global alliance in India, Oracle Software and Dell on Wednesday announced their partnership for the local market to offer a single point of contact for computing requirements.
Shipments of personal computers grew 3.8 per cent on a year-on-year basis to 14.4 million driven by demand for gaming and AI-powered PCs, market research firm IDC said on Monday. IDC India, South Asia and ANZ, associate vice president for devices research, Navkendar Singh said the weakening rupee can lead to an increase in device costs, which can impact the price-sensitive SMB (small and medium businesses) and consumer segments but despite all challenges, the India PC market is most likely to witness a low single-digit growth in 2025.
The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing quantity and value. The new 'import management system' is aimed at monitoring shipments of laptops, tablets and computers into the country without hurting market supply or creating a cumbersome licensing regime. The announcement is likely to provide relief to companies in the IT hardware segment in India as they had flagged concerns over the imposition of a strict licensing regime for importers.
Dell on Wednesday announced a six per cent cut in list prices of its desktop systems, notebooks and workstations with immediate effect following the removal of excise duties on computers in the Union Budget.
The centre will have a computer room with 20 PCs with Internet capability, a music room comprising instruments like drums, tabla, guitar, sitar, harmonium and synthesiser, and a library room with books and CDs ranging from academic, entertainment and general knowledge.
Dell, which once led the world in computer sales and was held up as a model of production-chain innovation, is increasingly resorting to price cuts to soothe customers nervous about its future and to spearhead a late foray into the enterprise computing market.
Dell says the credit goes to its campaign -- 'Take Your Own Path' -- launched in October, 2008. It was the first such campaign by Dell anywhere in the world as the company mainly relied on direct marketing earlier.
Dell, who was in Davos for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, said the company's plant (in Chennai) and the operations and staff size in the country would continue to expand as per the size of the business.
Computer giant Dell on Monday announced setting up of a new customer contact centre at Gurgaon in Haryana.
Dell's quarter numbers were lifted by strong sales to corporate customers.
Dell Chairman and CEO Michael Dell said computer sales worldwide in the second half of this year will exceed the first half as slowing economic growth globally drives demand for efficiencies. "Of the 300 million computers targeted to be sold this year, majority of these will be sold in the second half," said Dell.
Steve Felice, Dell president (Asia Pacific and Japan), calls it an "aspirational goal". But his intent is clear: Dell is aiming for market leadership in the Indian personal computer market in a few years from now.
Michael Dell is expected to take majority ownership of the world's third-largest personal computer maker.
World's largest computer maker Dell on Monday said it will set up a manufacturing facility in India.
Dell Inc. is facing the wrath of Chinese netizens following reports that a Dell salesperson sent an e-mail discouraging former IBM clients in America from buying products made by Chinese IT giant, Lenovo, which recently acquired the personal computer
Chinese computer giant Lenovo has recruited a fourth executive of Dell, the world's largest personal computer maker, in just eight days, heightening rivalry between the two companies.
Computer maker Dell on Thursday said its higher acquisition offer of $24.30 per share has been accepted by 3PAR, surpassing the competing bid from rival HP.
Computer hardware manufacturer Dell on Monday launched a new range of notebook computers and mobile workstations in India.
IT major Dell on Wednesday announced the launch of a new range of notebook and desktop computers under brand name 'Vostro,' especially designed for small businesses.
The computer giant unveils 10 new laptops to get ahead of the shift away from desktops.
The world's No. 2 personal computer maker Dell on Thursday said it would invest more in India in the coming years to commensurate with the growth of its products here, adding it expects strong demands in this part of the world to continue.
Top officials of the firm called on Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and expressed keen interest in expanding their Chennai plant.
Hewlett Packard has lost its personal computer market leadership in India for two reasons: Dell's focus on the retail and SME segments has started paying off and its new distribution strategy is going through initial troubles.
Seeking to enhance its share in the Chinese market, Dell Inc has announced the launch of Direct2Dell Chinese blog site, becoming the first computer systems company to open a corporate blog in Mandarin.
After having depended largely on direct online marketing since 1990s, Dell's personal computers are now on sale in Wal-Mart stores in the US and Puerto Rico.
After taking leadership in the personal computer space in India, Dell now wants a piece of the market for smart phones.
US computer maker Dell Inc plans to extend its business in India but would use Malaysia as the hub for capturing the Asian market.
"Dell moved into second place in the worldwide PC market for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2008. Dell did well in the Asia and Pacific region, where it has invested heavily lately. Professional PC refreshments definitely boosted Dell's growth," according a survey done Gartner.
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