21-Sep-09 Dell Inc. appears to be ramping up its push for government and health care customers after announcing its US $3.9 billion acquisition of Plano, Tx.-based IT services firm Perot Systems Corp.
While both companies stressed the complementary nature of the deal, the move is primarily an effort for Dell to boost its IT services portfolio and give it a new dimension beyond its hardware selling business. In a conference call Monday, Dell chairman and CEO Michael Dell said the broader range of IT services will better position Dell for long-term growth and profits.
