Dell Services Introduces Oracle Accelerate Solution to Help Midsize Organizations Rapidly and Cost-Effectively Deploy Top-Tier Enterprise Software

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- New Oracle Business Accelerators certification provides Dell Services with enhanced implementation tools to speed enterprise resource planning software rollouts
- Midsize companies can boost competitive edge with applications that support global operations
- Oracle Accelerate solutions encompass Oracle Applications, rapid implementation tools and templates, and Dell Services industry expertise
- New Dell Services consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry solution now available

Dell Services introduced new solutions utilizing top-tier enterprise software to help midsize organizations boost their competitive edge. With a new Oracle Business Accelerators certification and distinction as an Oracle Accelerate solution provider, Dell Services now provides midsize organizations with a range of design and deployment services that deliver tools and templates designed to speed software implementation and create cost efficiencies.

Dell Services offers rapid implementation for the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1, together with services including project design and planning, as well as configuration and installation. Additionally, the company helps midsize organizations adopt industry-standard best practices and processes to help enhance productivity and competitiveness.

Oracle Accelerate solutions leverage software such as enterprise resource planning (ERP), product life-cycle management (PLM), supply chain management (SCM), business intelligence (BI) applications and more. Utilizing its industry expertise and tested methodologies, Dell Services helps ensure rapid, successful deployment with services that include on-premise and fully-hosted solutions with subscription-based pricing.

Dell Services offerings for Oracle Accelerate include project planning, business process design, software configuration, testing, end-user training, conversion services, production rollout, and post implementation support. Dell offers integrated, end-to-end solutions that include hardware, software, and services. With its new Oracle Business Accelerators certification, Dell is equipped to help midsize organizations implement solutions faster than a traditional implementation.

Additionally, Dell Services now offers an Oracle Accelerate solution specifically tailored for the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, which leverages the Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.

In 2010, Dell earned the distinction as a Platinum level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) and achieved Oracle Database 11g Specialization, recognizing Dell for its in-depth skills and expertise in Oracle’s Database 11g product and excellence in serving global customers. The OPN Specialized status also distinguished Dell for its proven capabilities and expertise in leading Oracle IT solutions. As an OPN Platinum level member, Dell is committed to providing customers with flexible, open and affordable solutions.

The Dell Services Oracle Practice helps customers drive cost and complexity out of their IT infrastructure. Helping companies maximize the benefits of Oracle technologies, Dell Services provides consulting services that identify opportunities for business transformation and process improvement. Additionally, Dell Services capabilities encompass strategy, business process reengineering, application configuration and customization, organizational change management, testing and maintenance services.

To learn more about how Dell and Oracle are working together on Oracle Accelerate solutions, visit this podcast. For additional information about Dell’s Oracle solutions, visit www.dell.com/oracle.

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“Dell Services is committed to helping midsize organizations with limited budgets attain the same robust functionalities as their larger competitors. As a new Oracle Accelerate solutions provider, we look forward to providing a comprehensive suite of services and deploying top-tier business software that helps these organizations better compete in a Web-enabled, globalized marketplace.” -- Sukumar Narayanan, executive director, Package Applications Consulting and Maintenance, Dell Services.

“With its new distinction as an Accelerate Solutions Provider, Dell Services has added even more to its differentiation in the marketplace. We are pleased to partner with Dell Services to enable customers to deploy world-class applications designed for fast time to value, enhanced performance, and reduced total cost of ownership.” -- Mark Keever, group vice president, Oracle Accelerate for Midsize Companies.

About DELL
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. Dell Services develops and delivers a comprehensive suite of services and solutions in applications, business process, consulting, infrastructure and support to help customers succeed. Learn more at www.dell.com.

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork
Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Specialized is the latest version of Oracle’s partner program that provides partners with tools to better develop, sell and implement Oracle solutions. OPN Specialized offers resources to train and support specialized knowledge of Oracle products and solutions and has evolved to recognize Oracle’s growing product portfolio, partner base and business opportunity. Key to the latest enhancements to OPN is the ability for partners to differentiate through Specializations. Specializations are achieved through competency development, business results, expertise and proven success. To find out more, visit http://www.oracle.com/partners/index.html.


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