Dell is on its way to becoming a private company, after a $24.4 billion buyout by company founder Michael Dell and partners, including $2 billion chipped in by Microsoft. In a post-PC world, where every manufacturer is trying its hardest to be and stay relevant — as a public company, Dell simply would not have the fiscal flexibility it needs to effectively compete. By going private, the company will be far more agile and be able to make long-term strategic decisions without worrying about its share price. Michael Dell is a very smart guy with a great team, so the right people are in place. Can Dell proper in a post-PC world? Sure they can — it’s just a matter of creating products that are so awesome that instead of an buying iPad or a Galaxy tablet customers will say, “Dude! You’re getting a Dell… tablet!”
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.