Charlie Osborne

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Charlie Osborne is a cybersecurity journalist and photographer who writes for ZDNET and CNET from London. PGP Key: AF40821B

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Michael Dell's rationale behind going private

In a presentation for shareholders, the Dell founder documents why he believes going private is the only way forward.

June 24, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Dell Project Ophelia Android USB set to launch in July

Dell's thumb-sized Android USB device, revealed at CES, is set to ship in July this year. Good news for security-conscious IT staff?

May 20, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Michael Dell likely to boost buyout offer: report

Can Michael Dell's 30-year legacy be saved?

March 25, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Dell buyout 'as soon as Monday': report

According to reports, the deal which would send Dell private could be finalized as soon as next week.

February 1, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Icahn, Southeastern propose new Dell management board

The investors' preferences for board nominees include Carl Icahn himself.

May 14, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Dell presses shareholders ahead of buyout meeting

After months of trying to placate shareholders, Dell's special committee has increased the pressure to try and secure the acceptance of the founder's buyout deal.

July 23, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Dell investors continue to spread dissent

Dell's largest independent shareholder, Southeastern Asset Management, adds its voice to the idea that Dell's buyout was undervalued.

February 8, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Dell buyout meeting takes place today

After last-minute attempts to sway reluctant shareholders, will Michael Dell's plan to take the PC maker private gain traction?

July 24, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Icahn blasts buyout deal, tells Michael Dell to stop whining

Investor Carl Icahn has ripped apart the Dell founder's actions to take the PC maker private, and asked the CEO to stop whining about the terms on his own proposition.

July 30, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

Dell to sue Philips, alleges cathode-ray tube price fixing

Dell may be in the middle of a buyout process, but it hasn't stopped the computing firm from planning to take Philips to court.

February 22, 2013 by Charlie Osborne in Dell

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