Dell's PowerEdge C6100 Servers to Fuel NASA Climate Research
Dell Inc. recently announced a contract to provide its PowerEdge C6100 servers to the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS) at a total value of $5.1 million. This high-performance computing (HPC) solution, powered by Intel Corp.'s Xeon Processors, will enable NCCS to conduct research on climate simulation and prediction. The deal signals growing interest in Dell's HPC expertise and is expected to have a minor impact on the company's quarterly revenue.
Key Takeaways:
- Dell Inc. has secured a $5.1 million contract to supply its PowerEdge C6100 servers to the NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS).
- The HPC solution will enable NCCS to conduct research on climate simulation and prediction, leveraging Dell's expertise in high-performance computing.
- Dell's PowerEdge C6100 server, powered by Intel Corp.'s Xeon Processors, facilitates faster research and innovation, reducing energy consumption.
- Dell's HPC solutions are gaining popularity in universities and organizations, opening up further revenue streams for the company.
- Dell's PC shipments in recent months have been encouraging, with the company holding a second position behind tech giant Hewlett-Packard Co. in market research firm Gartner's latest report.
- The company's strengths include new products, a stronger services business, opportunities in cloud computing, and increased PC shipment numbers; however, relative weakness in emerging markets, stiff competition, and high debt levels are causes for concern.
Statistics:
- Total contract value: $5.1 million
- Dell's market share in the PC market: 2nd position, closely behind Hewlett-Packard Co. (Gartner report)
- Dell's PC shipment numbers: Increased, with IDC and Gartner reporting higher numbers in 2010
- Dell's debt to equity ratio: High (not explicitly stated in the source)
Sources:
- Zacks.com Analyst Blog
- Zacks Equity Research
- Gartner
- NASA Center for Climate Simulation (NCCS)
- Intel Corp. (Nasdaq: INTC)