Dell Sees Global Growth
Written by IT News on 9:23 AMDell, the number two PC manufacturer in the world, says that within five years two-thirds of sales will come from abroad.
Increasing demand from Asia and other emerging markets, along with the growth in the UK and Europe expands Dell sales outside the U.S., the company said. Executive in the company said that international sales are growing faster than its domestic market.
Steve Felice, president of Dell Asia-Pacific and Japan, said revenue from international regions surpass U.S. revenues for the first time, with sales in Brazil, Russia, India and China creates 73% growth in the first quarter.
In the current pace, "two-thirds may come in five years," said Felice speaking for sale outside the United States his remarks came after Dell is higher than expected quarterly profits, due to cost cuts and strong demand from consumers and foreign markets.
Dell said the quarter was solid evidence that an annus-long turnaround, led by founder Michael Del, who returned as CEO in January 2007, was netting results. The company did not say that U.S. corporate customers remained cautious because of buying uncertain economy.
Dell plans to slash 8900 jobs to reduce costs, but said Asia with the rapid growth in sales and a large part of the company's supply chain will have more job growth. "You will continue to see the head count continued growth in Asia," said Felice.
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