Dell aims 'Vostro' at small businesses
Dell has launched a series of services, desktops, laptops and a microsite for businesses with fewer than 10 employees.
The Vostro range of hardware and services will be aimed at small businesses without an IT department, the company said in a statement.
Vostro, which means "yours" in Latin, will include a variety of service contracts and options, including up to 30GB of automated data backup, PC performance and health diagnosis, and technical support.
Dell said that Vostro laptops and desktops will come without trialware. According to a global Dell survey of 1,800 small businesses, trialware and setting up new systems are among the top frustrations with IT purchasing.
"Small businesses throughout Europe face the challenge of choosing the right IT solutions to meet their specific needs," said Aongus Hegarty, vice president and general manager, home and small business, Dell EMEA. "Our goal is to simplify this process and offer the guidance necessary for customers to make informed technology decisions that will best benefit their business, as well as offer continuous IT support throughout the life of their infrastructure and beyond."
The company collaborated with Intel to produce a microsite to market Vostro to small businesses in the UK, France and Germany.
Available from 10 July, 2007, UK pricings are as follows:
• Laptops: start with the entry level Vostro 1000 at £229 excluding VAT and delivery. Laptop models include the Vostro 1400, 1500 and 1700.
• Desktops: Vostro 200 mini-tower or slim-sized case starts at £129 excluding VAT and delivery.
• Printers: Dell 1320c Colour Laser printer at £179 excluding VAT and delivery.
• E198WFP 19-inch widescreen monitor at £139 excluding VAT and delivery.
All Vostro PCs will be available with the Dell one-year Business Hardware Support warranty as standard, the company said in a statement.