Dell picks up EMC

Joe Tucci with Michael Dell
Joe Tucci with Michael Dell
Dell continued its streak of buying out companies to expand its portfolio beyond its traditional business. The thrust on breaking into enterprise business got further boost with EMC coming under its fold. The move created another historic milestone in the business of acquisition as EMC settled with Dell at no less than USD 67b.

Dell, EMC together will create a technology powerhouse with over USD 80b in revenue. It will have complementary product portfolios, expanded market reach, and four of the world’s greatest technology franchises: servers, storage, virtualization and PCs. Additionally, it brings together strong capabilities in the hottest IT trends, including digital transformation, the software-defined data center, hybrid cloud, converged infrastructure, mobile and security.

Dell-EMC combo is expected to be far more efficient and effective to operate as a private company, giving us the ability to incubate and develop new products and solutions necessary to capitalize on the opportunities.

This is a bittersweet announcement for me. I am incredibly proud of the business we have built here at EMC. It has been a journey that I wouldn’t have traded for anything. I love our people and the culture we have built. I owe each one of them an incredible debt of gratitude. And I thank our valued customers for their trust, business, and friendship. said, Joe Tucci, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at EMC.

“But I also recognize the need for change, and size, coupled with focus of mission, and capabilities, matter! I believe that this transaction will put EMC and our terrific people in the best position possible to thrive in the new world order.” Tucci added.