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Work Anywhere, Do Everything with Dell

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3 years ago

March 23, 2023

Whether it’s hybrid, remote, flexible or in-office, how we work and where it happens today is different for everyone.

ROUND ROCK, Texas, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Let’s face it, how we work and where we work today is different for everyone. Whether it’s hybrid work, remote work, flexible work or in-office work, one thing is fundamentally consistent: technology. It is the great equalizer driving collaboration and productivity, providing new experiences of flexibility and freedom.

While today many can work from anywhere, there are still limitations hindering our work experiences. Solving for these challenges sits at the core of our design philosophy and represents the innovations in our commercial portfolio. It spans from the device to the ecosystem to the software and solutions that bring an elevated sense of connection and collaboration.

Already known as the world’s most intelligent1 and secure commercial PCs,2 we’ve updated our commercial portfolio with new designs, new collaboration features and new levels of performance. In addition to our laptops and workstations, we’ve simplified our desktop portfolio, added another breathtaking monitor and extended intelligence to the entire PC ecosystem. Throughout it all, we’re thinking about sustainability, security, manageability and service offerings to help ensure businesses can meet their goals and free up the day-to-day burden on IT departments.

Enhancing the device
From the phones we use to the cars we drive, technology complements who we are in the world. The same can be said about the PCs we use for work. People not only want commercial devices with reliable performance for on-the-go productivity and seamless collaboration, but they also want devices that complement their style and design aesthetic. Let’s break down how these areas show up in our new offerings.

Latitude. We’ve poured a ton of innovation and purposeful, detailed design into these laptops, advanced audio and video collaboration features, sustainable materials and battery-saving mini-LED keyboard technology. Read more about these stunning devices and the rest of our new Latitude portfolio here.

Our ultra-premium Latitude 9440 is the world’s most collaborative commercial PC3 built with design inspiration from our XPS line. Perfect for an executive, consultant or salesperson, it’s equipped with the world’s first haptic collaboration touchpad4 for a more immersive, customizable conferencing experience. The two-in-one includes recycled and machined aluminum for a premium look and feel, and a stunning new keyboard with wider keys with no gaps, known as zero-lattice, that makes all day working comfortable.You can easily pop one of the Latitude 7340/7440 Ultralights in your bag as you move between meetings. Both start at just under/over one kilogram – they are surprisingly light yet durable. We haven’t sacrificed features either. Each has a 16:10 display and 5MP camera for a productive workspace with mobile convenience.

Precision. Creators, designers, engineers and other specialized power users have their own demands. They prioritize performance and graphics capabilities to run graphic intensive applications and software, while in the office, studio or on the move. We’re delivering new enhancements across our Precision mobile and fixed workstations – including the latest Intel 13th Gen® Core™ processors and NVIDIA RTX Ada Generation Laptop GPUs – to meet these needs.

Last year we introduced a 14-inch workstation that delivered unrivaled power. This year the Precision 5480 features performance improvements from processor to graphics card and beyond. But it doesn’t stop there. We’ve added a 16-inch mobile workstation to our 5000 Series line-up. The Precision 5680 has the smallest 16-inch footprint in the world,5 but packs an amazing punch, with up to Intel® Core™ i9 (45W) and up to 64GB of DDR5 memory with the NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada graphics Generation Laptop GPU. It offers even more power and immersive experiences with the 16:10 display and up to UHD+ with PremierColor in a stylish, lightweight package. Read more about our new Precision workstations here.

OptiPlex. Three decades of continuous desktop innovation have led us to a new OptiPlex portfolio. We’ve listened to customer feedback and it’s now easier than ever to configure, purchase and manage. We’ve simplified the portfolio so customers can quickly identify the system based on workspace and performance needs. For example, select between space-conscious designs and minimalist desk set-ups with a range of performance options, or prioritize the expandability and performance of a desktop tower.

We’ve also made the portfolio more intelligent and easier for IT admins to manage multiple or even thousands of devices with a new single BIOS setup, freeing up valuable IT time. Read more about the new OptiPlex portfolio here, including our standout product, the OptiPlex All-in-One that features comfort and style in a sleek design and comes with built-in collaboration, security and privacy features.

A branching ecosystem
A modern work setup requires both software and ecosystem solutions around the PC so that we can efficiently maximize our productivity.

Imagine a super ultrawide screen – a 49-inch dual QHD curved monitor that allows you to split your display into two 27-inch QHD partitions – without the bezel in between for even more virtually seamless multitasking. That’s just what our new Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor is designed to do. With financial traders, engineers and data analysts in mind for multiscreen productivity, you can connect and display content from two PCs simultaneously to one monitor. The 2000:1 contrast ratio IPS Black panel technology offers two times more color contrast than conventional IPS over a wide viewing angle. The USB-C hub monitor provides an array of connectivity options that powers your laptop up to 90W and delivers 2.5GbE connection via the built-in Ethernet port. Lastly, the monitor also features ComfortView Plus for enhanced eye comfort and the integrated pop-out feature provides easy access to ports so you can connect your external devices easily.

We can’t overlook software. We are adding to Dell Optimizer’s existing features, such as intelligent audio, privacy, connectivity and collaboration that learn and respond to the way you work. Our customers told us the fewer applications to pull up and sift through, the better. That’s why our latest version of Dell Optimizer extends intelligence from the PC to the rest of your ecosystem. It allows you to manage your displays and peripherals more easily in one interface. We are also improving our intelligent audio capabilities on our PCs. The echo canceling feature cancels out distracting echoes for everyone on the call, and voice quality monitoring notifies you with a pop-up when your voice quality is poor.

Catered to IT and beyond
Let’s shift to some of the features that will matter most to IT decision-makers. Our conversations with customers consistently focus on how Dell can help them reach their sustainability goals, enable secure hybrid work amidst growing cyberattack threats, and simplify and reduce the burden on overwhelmed IT departments. In fact, 45% of ITDMs don’t have peace of mind their people can securely work from anywhere.6 We are constantly looking at ways to modernize and meet our customers in these crucial areas.

Sustainability. Dell continues to innovate and invest in sustainable design across our products and packaging. We’re expanding the use of low-carbon emissions aluminum to include more recycled content and extending this material to more of our portfolio, including the Latitude 9440, and Precision 5680, and to our Latitude 7000 series later this year. We’ve increased the percentage of post-consumer recycled materials to reduce the environmental impact further in our most sustainable Latitude laptop series,7,8 our Precision 3000 workstations9 and our latest commercial monitors.10 Plus, “Quiet Mode” within our thermal management settings of Dell Optimizer can provide up to 18% in power savings.11

Security and manageability: Focused on delivering the industry’s most secure commercial PCs12 and creating a trusted workspace with hardware and software protections, our recent security announcement highlights new services and solutions. This includes a collaboration with CrowdStrike to offer customers more choice in cybersecurity software, a hardware supply chain security offering that provides additional assurances that PCs arrived as they were ordered as well as a managed detection and response service to help customers safeguard IT environments. We’re also making our devices as easy as possible to manage, deploy and use.

Data and Device Management. Today we’re introducing Dell APEX Managed Device Service. For a monthly fee per device, small and medium businesses can transfer the burden of IT support to Dell, and instead focus on their business. Additionally, our latest commercial devices are compatible with Dell’s Cloud Client Workspace software. IT admins can seamlessly and securely integrate PCs into their VDI environment and manage their fleet of devices more easily.

Learn More About Dell’s New Commercial Lineup
Check out the complete press kit including our pricing and availability guide. Price is an average starting point and can be lowered by ordering higher quantities through a Dell Sales team member.

1 Based on Dell analysis, November 2022. Dell Optimizer is the AI-based optimization software for commercial PCs and MyDell is the AI-based optimization software for consumer and small business PCs. Dell Optimizer is not available in OptiPlex 3000 series, Latitude Chromebook Enterprise, and Linux-based devices. MyDell is only available on new Inspiron, Vostro and XPS PCs beginning in 2023, as well as select models from 2021 and 2022. MyDell is not available on Alienware PCs. Feature availability and functionality may vary by model. For more details, visit Dell Optimizer Availability Matrix and MyDell Feature Availability Matrix.
2 Based on Dell analysis, September 2022.
3 Based on Dell Analysis, October 2022.
4 Based on Dell Analysis, October 2022.
5 Based on analysis of Dell 16″ mobile workstation 5680 vs HP Zbook Studio G9, Lenovo Gen4 and Apple Macbook Pro 16, Feb 2023.
6Dell Technologies Innovation Index, February 2023.
7 Based on Dell internal analysis, January 2023.
8 Our new Latitude 5000 series is our highest-volume PC.
9 The new Precision 3000 series (3480, 3580, 3581) are designed with the world’s greatest variety and most innovative use of sustainable materials, featuring components made with recycled plastics, recycled carbon fiber, renewable materials, ocean bound plastics and recycled copper. Based on internal analysis, January 2023.
10 Commercial monitors contain up to 85% PCR plastics and 90% recycled aluminum, an increase from before. Up to 85% PCR applicable to: Based on internal analysis, October 2022. Applicable to all new UltraSharp, P and C Series (excluding C1422H) monitors launching from CY2021. Up to 90% aluminum applicable to: Based on internal analysis, October 2022. Applicable to all new Ultrasharp (excluding U2723QE/QX, U3023E) P and C series launching from CY2022.
11 This is based on a Dell internal study, testing power and performance within our Dell Optimizer power module. White paper published November 2022.
12 Based on Dell internal analysis, September 2022. Not all features available with all PCs. Additional purchase required for some features.

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EPC Power Announces Sale to Flex for $4.4 Billion

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September 4, 2026

EPC Power’s Intelligent Power Conversion Solutions Directly Address the Fundamental Challenges of an Aging U.S. Power Grid Supporting the Energy Demand Supercycle and the AI Era

POWAY, Calif., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EPC Power Corp. (“EPC Power”), a leading North American designer and manufacturer of high-performance, software-defined power conversion solutions for data centers, utility-scale energy storage, and microgrids, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Flex (NASDAQ: FLEX) for $4.4 billion. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026. Building on the two companies’ existing collaboration, EPC Power will become, upon closing, a business within Flex’s Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment.

The transaction brings EPC Power’s differentiated power conversion technology platform to Flex’s broad portfolio of power and thermal management technologies for mission-critical applications. EPC Power’s next-generation 800-volt data center power architectures, including digital rectifiers and solid-state transformers, enable more efficient power delivery for higher-density AI infrastructure and extend leadership with Flex into an integrated grid-to-chip portfolio. The combined company is positioned to help solve one of the most pressing challenges facing the technology and energy industries today: delivering the fast, resilient and secure power that AI data centers need while supporting stable grid operations amid a generational surge in power demand.

“What we accomplished over the last four years demonstrates the power of strong partnerships and a shared commitment to innovation. Together with Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Cleanhill Partners, EPC Power emerged as a U.S. technology leader in power conversion solutions that enable the next generation of data centers, AI computing, and grid modernization. We expanded our domestic manufacturing footprint nearly tenfold, strengthening America’s industrial base and reinforcing the critical role of U.S. innovation in powering the future economy. This is only the beginning of what EPC Power can accomplish,” said Jim Fusaro, Chief Executive Officer of EPC Power.

“This is a landmark moment for EPC Power and every colleague who helped build this company. When we founded EPC Power, we set out to solve the hardest problems in power electronics, and our partnership with Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Cleanhill Partners enabled us to solve those problems for mission-critical infrastructure globally,” added Devin Dilley, Co-Founder, President and Chief Innovation Officer of EPC Power.

Solving the Binding Constraint on AI Infrastructure

Power availability has become the gating factor for data center growth. As AI workloads drive unprecedented increases in power density, resilience and control requirements, operators must address speed-to-power and load volatility, where the rapid, large-swing power draw of AI training and inference clusters can destabilize the local grid.

EPC Power’s technology is purpose-built for these conditions. The company’s solutions, including its Agile Grid Forming™ technology, deliver performance and reliability that enables on-site energy storage, microgrid and grid-support configurations for data centers, which allow operators to energize capacity faster and ride through grid instability. Grid operators and utilities benefit from stronger reliability and power quality across their networks.

“We are immensely proud of our partnership with Jim, Devin and the EPC Power team that saw the company launch new product platforms, increase domestic U.S. manufacturing and partner with customers to solve novel challenges in AI power architecture. EPC Power plays a critical role in supporting grid reliability and speed to power during a period of growing concerns around energy security. We wish Flex and the EPC team continued success during their stage of growth,” said Alexander Mass, Global Co-Head of Energy Transition Investing within Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

“As grid resilience and data center power demand have converged into one of the defining challenges of the next decade, it has been a privilege to support EPC Power’s operational and commercial scale-up into a global platform positioned at the center of those megatrends,” added Eddie Sigman, Investor within Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives.

“We first invested in EPC Power in 2021 because we believed power conversion would become a critical enabling technology as renewable generation, grid modernization and digital infrastructure converged. That conviction came well before the extraordinary growth in power demand driven by AI. Since then, we have had the privilege of working closely with Jim, Devin and the EPC team as the company grew, expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint and created high-quality jobs in the U.S. We are proud to have supported EPC from an early stage and, in its next phase, alongside Goldman Sachs Alternatives as the business entered a new period of growth. Seeing what the team has built over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding, and we believe Flex is the right partner for EPC’s next chapter,” said Ash Upadhyaya and Rakesh Wilson, Managing Partners at Cleanhill Partners.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as financial advisors, and Vinson & Elkins LLP served as legal counsel, to EPC Power and its controlling shareholders Goldman Sachs Alternatives and Cleanhill Partners.

About EPC Power

EPC Power Corp. (EPC Power) is a power solutions platform that develops high-performance power conversion systems for mission-critical applications, including data centers, utility-scale energy storage, and microgrids. EPC Power’s solutions are designed to deliver reliable, resilient, and secure energy for demanding applications, including AI-driven workloads and grid stability use cases supported by EPC Power’s Agile Grid Forming™ technology. Visit EPCPower.com for more information.

About Flex

Flex (Reg. No. 199002645H) is the manufacturing partner of choice that helps leading brands design, build, and manage products that improve the world. With a global footprint spanning 30 countries, Flex delivers advanced manufacturing and supply chain solutions, innovative products and technology, and lifecycle services that support customers from concept to scale. In the AI era, Flex is helping customers accelerate data center deployment by solving power, heat, and scale challenges through cutting-edge power and cooling technology and scalable IT infrastructure solutions. For information about Flex’s intent to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure portfolio, visit: https://flex.com/transaction-resources

About Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) is one of the leading investors in alternatives globally, with over $706 billion in assets and more than 30 years of experience. The business invests in the full spectrum of alternatives including private equity, growth equity, venture capital, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, sustainability, and hedge funds. Clients access these solutions through direct strategies, customized partnerships, and open-architecture programs.

The business is driven by a focus on partnership and shared success with its clients, seeking to deliver long-term investment performance drawing on its global network and deep expertise across industries and markets.

The alternative investments platform is part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, which delivers investment and advisory services across public and private markets for the world’s leading institutions, financial advisors and individuals. Goldman Sachs has more than $4.0 trillion in assets under supervision globally as of June 30, 2026.

Established in 1986, Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has invested over $75 billion since inception. The business combines a global network of relationships, unique insight across markets, industries and regions, and the worldwide resources of Goldman Sachs to build businesses and accelerate value creation across its portfolios.

About Cleanhill Partners

Cleanhill Partners is a private equity firm focused on energy transition and digital infrastructure. The firm invests in companies across power generation, energy storage, grid modernization, domestic manufacturing and related technologies that support the growing demand for reliable power.

Cleanhill works closely with management teams to help companies scale and build long-term value. The firm is led by investors and operators with more than two decades of experience across. For more information, visit www.cleanhillpartners.com.

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VeriPark selected by Queensland Country Bank to support major technology transformation

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September 3, 2026

LONDON, Sept. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — VeriPark, a global financial services technology provider, announced that Queensland Country Bank has selected its customer experience solutions as part of a major transformation program designed to deliver more connected, and member-focused banking experiences.

Queensland Country Bank will implement VeriPark’s VeriChannel digital banking platform, VeriTouch CRM platform and VeriLoan loan origination system. Together, the solutions will support digital banking, onboarding, lending and customer engagement across digital and assisted channels.

The broader transformation also includes Fiserv’s Finxact core banking platform and Vision Next card management solution. By bringing these technologies together, Queensland Country Bank is creating a future-ready environment spanning core banking, cards, lending, customer relationship management and digital channels.

The program will help the bank progressively modernize its platforms, reduce technology complexity and create more integrated experiences across member touchpoints, while preserving its community and member-owned focus.

“This is an important step in the next chapter of Queensland Country Bank,” said Shawn Anderson, Chief Transformation Officer of Queensland Country Bank. “Our Members expect banking to be simple, reliable and personal. By partnering with Fiserv and VeriPark, we are investing in the foundations that will help us deliver better experiences, support our people and continue serving Queensland communities well into the future.”

“We are proud to partner with Queensland Country Bank as it builds the foundations for its next generation of Member experiences,” said David Dervish, Chief Revenue Officer at VeriPark. “By connecting digital banking, lending and customer engagement, our platform will help the bank deliver more personalised and seamless journeys while giving its teams a more unified view of every Member. We look forward to turning this transformation vision into tangible value for Members and employees.”

QCB (www.queenslandcountry.bank)
Queensland Country Bank is a member-owned bank committed to helping Queenslanders live better lives through better financial wellbeing achieved through personal service, local understanding and community-focused banking. With roots across regional Queensland, the bank provides a range of banking products and services for Members across the state.

VeriPark (veripark.com) 
VeriPark is a global solutions provider enabling financial institutions to become digital leaders by placing Customer Experience at the core of digital transformation. From Omnichannel Delivery and Customer Engagement to Branch Automation and Loan Origination, VeriPark helps financial institutions accelerate digital transformation, increase productivity, and achieve tangible business outcomes.

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Intouch Insight to Unveil Annual Drive-Thru Study at QSR Evolution Conference

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2 hours ago

September 3, 2026

Intouch Insight (INX: CA) to reveal the results of its annual Drive-Thru Study during the main stage session at the QSR Evolution Conference in AtlantaMain stage reveal to be delivered by VP Sales, Marketing & Product Strategy Sarah Beckett and Chief Revenue Officer Laura Livers on Thursday, September 10, 2026, ahead of the day’s keynoteBeckett and Livers will also moderate a panel of quick service restaurant operators on the technologies shaping the drive-thru of the future

OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 3, 2026 /CNW/ — Intouch Insight Ltd. (OTCQX: INXSF) (“Intouch” or the “Company”), a provider of customer experience measurement solutions, today announced that it will present the findings of its annual Drive-Thru Study on the main stage at the QSR Evolution Conference, taking place September 8-10, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. This marks the fourth consecutive year Intouch has partnered with QSR Magazine and Arrowfly, formerly WTWH Media, to bring the study’s results to the conference stage.

The main stage session, “Intouch Insight Drive-Thru Report Reveal,” is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time, immediately ahead of the day’s keynote. Sarah Beckett, VP Sales,Marketing & Product Strategy, and Laura Livers, Chief Revenue Officer, will give attendees an early, exclusive look at the fastest, most accurate, and best customer service drive-thrus in America.

Beckett and Livers will also moderate a panel session, “Unveiling the Drive-Thru of the Future,” which goes deeper into the technologies and innovations separating winning brands, and what it takes to run a modern drive-thru that delivers consistency and experience at scale. Panelists include Taylor Crookston-Grace, Director, Brand Standard, BK US&C Operations; Michael MacLennan, Cofounder and Co-CEO, Tryarc; Chris Cheek, Chief Development Officer, Newk’s Eatery; Trace Miller, Founder & CEO, Konala; and Tim Sharpe, COO, Oliver’s Real Food.

Now in its fourth year, the QSR Evolution Conference brings together senior leaders from across the quick service restaurant industry for practitioner-led sessions on operations, technology, and customer experience. Intouch’s participation on the main stage reflects its continued work in customer experience measurement and operational audits for restaurant operators and other multi-location brands.

Cameron Watt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Intouch Insight, said:

“The drive-thru study has become one of the most anticipated benchmarks in the industry, and the main stage at QSR Evolution is the right place to reveal it. Our research shows where brands are winning on speed, accuracy, and service, and where the gaps still are. We are looking forward to putting that data in front of the operators who can act on it, and to a fourth year of partnering with QSR Magazine and Arrowfly to make it happen.”

About Intouch Insight

Intouch Insight offers a complete portfolio of customer experience management (CEM) products and services that help global brands delight their customers, strengthen brand reputation and improve financial performance. Intouch helps clients collect and centralize data from multiple customer touch points, gives them actionable, real-time insights, and provides them with the tools to continuously improve customer experience. Founded in 1992, Intouch is trusted by over 300 of North America’s most-loved brands for their customer experience management, customer survey, mystery shopping, mobile forms, operational and compliance audits, geolocation data capture and event marketing automation solutions. For more information, visit intouchinsight.com.

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