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Dell Bullish On Small Business Segment This Year
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Dell Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd is bullish on the small and medium business (SMB) segment in Malaysia this year as overall information technology (IT) demand is improving.
Its general manager (small and medium business) for South Asia, Khoo Teng Guan, said that Dell was optimistic of growth in the SMB segment, driven by its commitment to provide simplified, reliable and affordable IT solutions.
Speaking at a media briefing here Wednesday, Khoo said Dell's SMB segment was growing at a faster rate than the public and consumer sectors, adding that the company now has 2,500 medium-sized business customers in Malaysia.
"Dell's SMB segment in Malaysia has grown from 12 per cent to 15 per cent over the past year," he said, adding that it was important to cater to the SMB segment as it was the backbone of the nation's economy.
With the Malaysian information and communications technology (ICT) industry likely to see positive growth this year, Khoo said that 2010 would be an exciting year for Dell to gain market share in the SMB segment.
According to market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), the Malaysian ICT industry is expected to cross the RM6 billion mark this year, from RM5.6 billion in 2009.
"Like last year, 2010 is expected to be a year where Dell continues to differentiate itself in the marketplace through efficient, best-value enterprise solutions," Khoo said. According to him, demand for IT from the SMB segment will continue to grow as the small and medium enterprises will leverage on new technologies for cost efficiency and also the latest Windows 7 platform for further growth.
Khoo said the company also expected the new Vostro V-13, launched at the end of last year, to put Dell in a better position to gain market share in the SMB segment. The Vostro V-13 combined premium design, mobility, essential productivity and built-in security in a thin and lightweight design at an affordable price, he said, adding that it was customised to meet the needs of small businesses worldwide. -- BERNAMA
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