Taking stock of IBM-Dell deal

The companies announced a massive deal today, another example of the dramatic changes going on in the computer industry. And it may be just the beginning of change.

IBM's Dell deal signals shift in strategy news analysis While the $16 billion dollar mega-deal highlights ongoing strategy shifts at computer makers, it also shows IBM's de-emphasis of PC sales as an area of growth. Deal may presage other pacts Today's announcement may be the first of a number of deals under an alliance which could change the competitive landscape in the PC arena. IBM, Dell in $16 billion technology pact update The two companies announce a $16 billion agreement that calls for massive purchases of IBM products by Dell.