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Will Dell Remove Its Head from the Cloud?

Dell thought they could take the phrase "cloud computing" and keep it for themselves. It appears (for the time being at least) that they will have no such luck. The company filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to trademark the term, but its request has ultimately been denied because it has been established as a generic term.

Dell Sharing Press Conference Through Twitter

 I really like seeing how organizations experiment with social media, especially those who keep on pushing those envelopes and invite us to get involved and see what happens during such experimentation. Like Dell.

Global PC Market Up 16%

Global PC shipments hit 71.9 million in the second quarter of 2008, a 16 percent increase over the same time period in 2007, according to Gartner.PC shipments in the United States reached 16.5 million in the second quarter, a 4.2 percent increase from 2007. PC shipments rose during the quarter, despite the sliding economy. This was due to vendors cutting prices on PCs due to economic conditions.

Dell Sees Growth Internationally

Dell, the number two PC maker in the world says that within five years two- thirds of its sales will come from overseas.Increasing demand from Asia and other emerging markets along with growth in the UK and Europe is broadening Dell's sales beyond the U.S., the company said. An executive at the company said that international sales were growing much faster than its domestic market.

Customer Service Makes A Showing On Social Networks

Do you use the web to complain about poor customer service? (Maybe I should say "thanks," because you keep me busy with reputation management clients). Well, if you do, you’re not alone. According to a new study by Society for New Communications Research 59% of respondents said they regularly use social media to "vent" about a poor customer service experience.

Global PC Shipments Remain Solid

Global PC shipments grew by 14.6 percent to 69.5 million units in the first quarter of 2008, which beat previous estimates of 13.2 percent according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker.The U.S. market showed signs of the economic slowdown, but growth remained positive at 3.5 percent for the quarter. The other international markets compensated for the U.S. coming in more than 2 points above estimates due to continued strength in developing countries.

Dell Chops Off PC Building In Texas

No April Fools joke here, as Dell plans to shut down its manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, as part of a broader series of job cuts.

Dell Makes $155 Million Acquisition Of MessageOne

At first glance, the random acquisition of an email services company doesn't sound all that intriguing.  But Dell spent $155 million for MessageOne, so it's pretty noteworthy from a business perspective.  And to make matters even more interesting, MessageOne's cofounder is the brother of Michael Dell.

Big Numbers Named In Dell Typosquatting Suit

If you make less than $2 million per month, and can deal with doing something that is illegal and perhaps "morally annoying," have we got a career for you: typosquatter.  As a development in a Dell lawsuit shows, it's an extremely profitable position.

Dell Tries To Strike Sales Balance

Shoppers can find Dell computers in retail stores.  Any displays aren't likely to feature neon arrows and all-caps lettering, however, as various people have noted that there's not an all-out push taking place.