Windows emergency patch: Microsoft's new update kills off Intel's Spectre fix
The out-of-band update disabled Intel's mitigation for the Spectre Variant 2 attack, which Microsoft says can cause data loss on top of unexpected reboots.
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Dell reportedly considers IPO, VMWare deal
The tech giant may be considering "strategic options" to raise fresh funds.
Spectre flaw: Dell and HP pull Intel's buggy patch, new BIOS updates coming
Dell and HP have pulled Intel's firmware patches for the Spectre attack.
IDC: Q4 PC shipments rise for first time in six years
Research firm IDC said PC market most stable since 2011, led by HP.
CES 2018: Dell announces new XPS 15
The new XPS 15 2-in-1 contains Intel's 8th-gen core processor with Radeon RX Vega M Graphics, with a 15.6-inch UltraSharp 4K Ultra HD InfinityEdge touch display.
Middle East tech: These are the key trends for 2018 and beyond, say experts
Mobile, cloud, and IoT are expanding now but technologies such as AI, blockchain, and drones are ramping up.
Comparison chart: Enterprise collaboration tools
Online collaboration has become a critical driver in business success—but which tool is the best fit for your organization’s needs? This side-by-side comparison chart will give you a snapshot view of what...
CES 2018: Dell upgrades Latitude notebooks, begins making motherboards from gold e-waste
Dell's new Latitude 7490 uses an active steering antenna to improve Wi-Fi performance by 155 percent, while its Latitude 5285 notebooks will begin shipping with motherboards made from gold e-waste as of March.
Zero-day vulnerabilities hijack full Dell EMC Data Protection Suite
Researchers have discovered severe vulnerabilities in the suite which can lead to full system takeover.
Dell unveils new XPS 13 ahead of CES
Dell's new XPS 13 packs an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, Intel UHD Graphics, and an UltraSharp 4K Ultra HD InfinityEdge touch display with fingerprint recognition, and is backed up by 19 hours of battery life.
Dell Technologies' PC, servers, networking revenue strong in Q3
The IT giant is delivering solid growth and operating income across its units.
Computer vendors start disabling Intel Management Engine
UPDATED: Intel has admitted that its in-chip Intel Management Engine program has major security holes. Some PC vendors are now disabling Management Engine to protect their customers.
Enterprises join hyperscale cloud providers to juice server, storage sales in Q3
IDC stats indicate that enterprises are starting to buy servers and storage systems amid new processor launches from Intel and AMD.
Dell EMC updates hyperconverged VxRail, XC Series systems with latest PowerEdge servers
Hyperconverged systems and Dell EMC's VxRail and XC Series are seeing more diversified workloads.
Dell offers numerous Cyber Monday deals on laptops, desktops, including $130 Inspiron notebook
The manufacturer's 12-page ad is filled with PC specials and "doorbusters" throughout the online shopping day.
Dell EMC high-performance computing bundles aimed at AI, deep learning
Dell EMC at SC 17 outlined a series of bundles designed to bring HPC to industries and enterprises.
Dell PowerEdge T620 review
The tower equivalent of the rack-mounted R720, Dell's PowerEdge T620 sports the same processor, RAM and management options plus even more flexible storage. It's a powerful and versatile platform that can cope with everything from standard file and print duties through distributed branch office applications to private cloud deployment.
Dell Latitude E6430s review
The Latitude E6430s is a solidly built and highly configurable 14in. business notebook with excellent security and remote management features. However, some may find it just too big and heavy to take on their travels.
Dell Vostro 3560 review
The Vostro 3560's 1080p screen is well worth the extra outlay, and rest of the specification is solid, although we'd like more storage options. The physical design is unremarkable, the keyboard a little too flexible and battery life disappointing, but it's still good value for money.
Dell PowerEdge T320
Dell has done a lot more than simply upgrade the PowerEdge T320 to the new Xeon E5-2400 processor. Memory and storage also get a huge boost, and there's optional iDRAC 7 management and an embedded hypervisor option, making this a real SME power platform.
Vic touts its connected classrooms: pics
The Victorian Education Department officially opened its latest "connected classroom" on Friday with the state's Education Minister Martin Dixon doing the honours.
Inside JB Hi-Fi's new concept store: photos
Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi today opened its latest concept store in the new Westfield complex in Sydney CBD and company CEO Terry Smart spoke to ZDNet Australia about how the store came to be.
Dell Venue: A quality Android smartphone you may not have considered
Dell used to make some fantastic PDAs, but then had a rough bit of luck with smartphones. They then released the Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 device, my personal favorite, and followed up with the similar Dell Venue Android device.
Hands-on with the BEST Windows Phone 7 device; the Dell Venue Pro
The Dell Venue Pro is the best Windows Phone 7 device available and with a 32GB microSD card mod it becomes even better. The device is unique with a 4.1 inch AMOLED display and portrait QWERTY keyboard.
Hands-on with the T-Mobile Dell Streak 7
The next Android tablet for T-Mobile is launching soon as the Dell Streak 7. While the Streak 7 has an NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, HSPA+ 21 Mbps support. and $199.99 price after contract, the low resolution display and limited battery life make it a device to skip as better devices are available now or coming soon.
Dell does backflips over new Inspiron duo tablet
Dell hopes that consumers will literally flip over the newest tablet design - the Inspiron duo.
Dell Streak tablet: Unboxing and comparison photos
The Dell Streak is technically an Android tablet -- one of the first to hit the market -- but it's actually a lot more like a smartphone. Take a look in our full unboxing and comparison gallery.
Australian CIO Summit 2010: photos
Delegates gathered in the convention centre of the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast last week for the 2010 Australian CIO Summit.
Dell launches new notebooks for business - photos
Dell on Wednesday rolled out a new batch of Latitude laptops for the enterprise: one ultraportable, two reliable standbys and one netbook.
Dell's new Vostro 3000 series laptops aims for entrepreneurs
Dell's new Vostro 3000 series laptops aims for small business entrepreneurs. Here's a look at the 13-inch 3300, 14-inch 3400, 15-inch 3500 and 17-inch 3700.
Dell Vostro V13: 0.65-in. thick business laptop, $450
Dell's 13.3-inch Vostro V13 business laptop is a 0.65-inch thick ULV system that starts at just $450. Here's a look.
Scale matters: Dell Technologies vs. HPE
Michael Dell is betting big on scale and a model that he argues can be nimble. HPE CEO Meg Whitman says you can't have it all so focus on speed and innovation.
Michael Dell brings self-service IT to the enterprise
At Oracle OpenWorld in San Francisco, Dell CEO Michael Dell talks about how his company is delivering a more efficient enterprise with its services. He discusses Dell's plan to automate tasks and provide more visibility, allowing users to consume what they need when they need it.
Dell: Selling a new backbone for SMBs
ZDNet Senior Editor Sam Diaz talks about the company’s effort to sell its products to the SMB market. He says Dell executives are hoping to gain ground on the competition by retooling offerings to be more customizable.
Dell M109S projector
There is much to both love and hate about Dell's M109S projector. It has a very low resolution, gets seriously hot, and is only 50 lumens in brightness. At the same time it's tiny, has the longest lamp life we have ever seen, and is mercury free.
Dell changes gears for a comeback
ZDNet Senior Editor Sam Diaz says Dell's recent product announcements show the company is positioning itself for a comeback, and he believes Dell's entry into new product categories like lightweight laptops and wireless music players is a step in the right direction.
Michael Dell in Sydney
His name synonymous with the PC industry, Dell was recently in town to meet customers, employees and members of the media.
Dell Chromebook 13: Outstanding value for the build quality
Buy it if you want a well-built Chromebook for all-day use, but spend the extra money for at least 4GB of memory, if not a faster processor.
Dell Precision M3800 Mobile Workstation: Slim and tough, with an excellent screen
Nicely built with a superb 15.6-inch Ultra HD screen, a Core i7 processor and plenty of configuration choices, Dell's Precision M3800 mobile workstation is an excellent notebook with few serious drawbacks.
Dell PowerEdge T630 review: A tower of updated server power
The PowerEdge T630 is a powerful and highly configurable server workhorse for small to medium-sized businesses wanting to cash in on the benefits of the latest processor, memory and storage technologies.
Dell Venue 8 7000 tablet: Ultra-thin, with Intel RealSense
The premium Android tablet from Dell is thinner than the iPad Air 2 and lighter than the iPad mini.
Dell Precision Tower 7810 Workstation review: Dual-socket Haswell Xeon workstation
With latest-generation Xeon processors, DDR4 RAM and a wide choice of GPUs, Dell's new Precision workstation is equipped to handle applications needing extreme processing power as well as high-end graphics. Storage options are limited, but otherwise it's an excellent and flexible workstation.
Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme, review: Tough, but short on battery life
It's difficult to fault the Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme on toughness grounds. However, you're unlikely to get day-long battery life from the entry-level configuration with the standard 6-cell battery.
Dell OptiPlex 9030 review: A secure and businesslike 23-inch AIO desktop
Dell's latest top-end all-in-one desktop offers an excellent range of security options and can be configured to handle a variety of business workloads.
Dell PowerEdge VRTX review: A versatile server, storage and networking package
Take a blade server, add shared storage, PCI expansion and networking and you have the Dell PowerEdge VRTX. It's a surprisingly scalable yet affordable all-in-one system aimed at small businesses, but attracting interest well beyond its intended market.
Dell Latitude 10 review
The Atom-based Latitude 10 is short on performance, but delivers excellent battery life — especially with the optional 4-cell battery. Although some aspects of the industrial design and build quality could be better, this is a decent business-class Windows 8 tablet.
Dell XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook review
The swivel-screen XPS 12 offers clever design, solid build quality and a high-quality (if reflective) screen. Battery life is not great, though, and this system is severely lacking in connectivity — even by ultrabook standards.
Dell PowerEdge R520 review
It's not the most powerful or scalable 2U server in Dell's PowerEdge range, but the R520 is still a quick, capable and affordable dual-socket platform that can be configured to handle a variety of both datacentre and distributed office workloads.
Dell PowerEdge T620 review
The tower equivalent of the rack-mounted R720, Dell's PowerEdge T620 sports the same processor, RAM and management options plus even more flexible storage. It's a powerful and versatile platform that can cope with everything from standard file and print duties through distributed branch office applications to private cloud deployment.
Dell Latitude E6430s review
The Latitude E6430s is a solidly built and highly configurable 14in. business notebook with excellent security and remote management features. However, some may find it just too big and heavy to take on their travels.
Dell Vostro 3560 review
The Vostro 3560's 1080p screen is well worth the extra outlay, and rest of the specification is solid, although we'd like more storage options. The physical design is unremarkable, the keyboard a little too flexible and battery life disappointing, but it's still good value for money.
Dell PowerEdge T320
Dell has done a lot more than simply upgrade the PowerEdge T320 to the new Xeon E5-2400 processor. Memory and storage also get a huge boost, and there's optional iDRAC 7 management and an embedded hypervisor option, making this a real SME power platform.
