Employing over 63,700 people worldwide as of 2006, Dell is a computer hardware company that's based in the United States of America. They manufacture, develop, support, and market a diverse assortment of network switches, personal computers, data storage devices, servers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), computer peripherals, software, and other useful products.

The company's success is undeniable, since according to the Forbes 500 2005 list, Dell has ranked as the 28th-largest company in the United States when based on revenue. In the 2005 edition of Fortune magazine, Dell ranks first on its annual list of most-admired companies in the United States.