Dell Unveils New Solutions for the Evolving Workforce

· Company's largest-ever business computing portfolio update improves access, mana

geability and security for organizations of all sizes
· Additional plans include an expansion to existing tablet portfolio with a 10-inc
h, Windows 7-based commercial tablet later this year
· Dell Services help customers efficiently deploy and manage corporate devices
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Feb. 8, 2011 - To address the needs of an evolving workforce
that demands anytime, anywhere access to business applications and data, Dell to
day announced 24 new business computing solutions and form factors, including la
ptops, tablets, desktops and workstation computers in one of the largest-ever in
troductions in the company's history and part of 39 new solutions launching in t
he next year.
The way workers connect to and access business data and applications is rapidly
changing, providing them unprecedented levels of productivity and knowledge. Add
itionally, the workforce is becoming more dispersed and global. IDC estimates th
at one-third of the world's workforce will be mobile by 2013.¹ The new Dell soluti
ons give businesses the Power To Do More and raise the bar in terms of design, m
anageability and security and are engineered from the ground up to make end-user
s more efficient while providing the right level of control for IT.
New offerings include the Dell Latitude E5420, E5520, E6220, E6320, E6420, E6520
, E6420 ATG laptops and XT3 convertible tablet. Additionally, Dell is introducin
g the Dell OptiPlex 990, 790 and 390 desktops as well as an OptiPlex Small Form
Factor All-in-One Solution. Dell also announced the Dell Precision T1600 desktop
workstation and Dell Precision M6600 and M4600 mobile workstations.
Additionally, Dell plans to extend its existing tablet portfolio with a 10-inch,
Windows 7-based business-ready tablet later this year. The upcoming tablet is d
esigned for end-users who need greater mobility, as well as IT organizations tha
t demand control, security, manageability and integration with existing infrastr
ucture investments. Dell's tablet will empower a more mobile workforce in a way
that offers customers the business applications and corporate data they need, wh
ile meeting regulatory mandates and IT requirements.
Dell Latitude E-Family
The entire Latitude E-Family has been refreshed with the Latitude E5420, E5520,
E6520, E6420, E6320, E6220, and E6420 ATG laptops and Latitude XT3 convertible t
ablet. The new Latitude family of laptops includes more than 100 design improvem
ents and a range of new features to meet evolving business needs, including an i
ncreasing demand for security and manageability. New additions to the Dell Latit
ude family support a range of usage needs:
· The Latitude E5420 and E5520 laptops are ideal for professionals looking for a b
udget-conscientious blend of mobility and at-your-desk computing.
· The Latitude E6220, E6320, E6420, E6520 and E6420 ATG business-rugged laptops ar
e designed for the most demanding conditions, with hard-wearing MIL-STD tested T
ri-Metal™ casing and highly durable displays.
The new Latitude laptops offer the following:
• Completely new design from the ground up;
• Enhanced security– Dell Data Protection, Remote Data Delete and Free Fall Sensor t
o protect against drops;
• Planned support for pre-integrated Citrix and VMware remote desktop clients;
• Latitude commonality across 26 models – 1 dock, battery, keyboard footprint – making
the management of systems much easier;
• Still the only enterprise platform with a backlit keyboard options for productiv
ity anywhere; and,
• Intel® 2nd generation Core™ processors and new graphics and memory.
Dell OptiPlex Family
Designed to be the most secure, flexible and manageable desktops, the OptiPlex f
amily provides day-to-day productivity of critical business tasks. The new famil
y includes the OptiPlex 990, 790 and 390 desktops and offers the following:
• Common, stable image for all chassis - tool free access to system components;
• Small footprints and more chassis options;
• Planned compatibility with desktop virtualization lineup; and,
• New Intel® vPro™ processor technology and new graphics and memory.
Dell Precision Family
Dell Precision workstations are purpose built for high performance and high scal
ability. The systems are specifically designed for professional users who run gr
aphics and compute-intensive applications for engineers in design and analysis,
scientific exploration, special effects, animation, digital imaging, professiona
l audio and economic and financial modeling.
Dell today announced the Dell Precision T1600 workstation and features the follo
wing:
• Single-socket, entry-level workstation designed for professional 2D and entry-le
vel 3D applications;
• ISV certification on AutoCAD, Pro/ENGINEER and other select software application
s;
• Intel® 2nd generation Core™ and Xeon™ processors, Intel HD or add-in professional; gra
phics from AMD and NVIDIA; and,
• Just-right-size toolless chassis.
Also announced today, the Dell Precision M6600 and M4600 mobile workstations are
designed for users who need raw horsepower, superior design and usability, worl
d-class scalable performance and certified-operation. More details on Dell's mob
ile workstations will be available in the coming months.
Dell Management & Security Solutions
To help companies quickly deploy and manage new business computing solutions, De
ll KACE appliances automate time-consuming manual IT tasks from initial computer
deployment to ongoing management and retirement. Providing hardware and softwar
e inventory, software distribution, patch management, and OS and application ima
ging, Dell KACE appliances offer easy-to-use, comprehensive management for local
and remote systems.
Available with Dell's new business computing solutions, Dell Data Protection | E
ncryption is a flexible, manageable and auditable endpoint encryption solution t
hat helps customers simplify data protection and comply with security regulation
s. The solution is designed to help companies protect endpoint devices, which se
rve as the "front door" to sensitive information.
Dell Services
Dell offers a comprehensive set of services that help customers automate the dep
loyment and management of commercial laptops, mobile devices and desktops, as we
ll as the ability to securely dispose of outdated or retired assets. Examples in
clude:
Deployment Services - Designed to simplify and accelerate the customization and
utilization of new systems. Dell Deployment Services include everything from ord
er consolidation to coordination of deployment resources.
ProSupport Services - Designed to minimize disruptions and maintain high levels
of productivity across end-user PCs. Dell Support Services protect client invest
ments and free businesses from IT maintenance so they can focus on running their
business.
Quotes
"As a leader in providing business solutions to organizations around the world,
we are proud to announce this new portfolio of products that deliver secure, man
ageable and reliable solutions along with great new designs," said Steven Lalla,
vice president and general manager of Commercial Client Product Group, Dell. "A
s the workforce continues to evolve, so will Dell, with the solutions both end-u
sers and IT organizations need to improve efficiency and productivity regardless
of the device they choose."
"As mobility continues to play a key role in enabling companies to achieve great
er productivity worldwide, we expect the global mobile worker population to pass
the one billion mark this year," said Bob O'Donnell, program vice president, Cl
ients and Displays, IDC. "As the workforce transforms, becoming more mobile and
increasingly global, organizations require PC solutions that meet employees' nee
ds for increased flexibility and access while also meeting IT's requirements for
manageability and security. "
Pricing and Availability:
The Dell Latitude E5000 series starts at $859 USD.
The Dell OptiPlex 390 pricing starts at $650 USD.
The starting price for the Dell Precision T1600 workstation is $840 USD.
Availability information and pricing for additional systems will be released in
the coming weeks.