Dell Streamlines Supply Chain Efficiency for OEM Customers; Signs New Licensing Deal with Microsoft

Today Dell

OEM Solutions announced that it has worked with Microsoft Corp.

to become a global distributor, outsource manufacturer and integrator for Windows Embedded products. The agreement, which went into effect on April 1, enables Dell to provide Windows Embedded product licenses (COAs) with Dell product solutions. This means it is easier for Dell OEM Solutions customers to bring their products and solutions to market through: * Shorter lead times with in-stock COAs * Streamlined purchase order processes by eliminating the requirements for custom factory integration (CFI) and custom factory service (CFS) * Eliminated need for multiple in-region suppliers due to global implementation^1