Why is Dell the closest compelilor to HP in the worldwide thin client market?

Question

Options

• AThey purchased Wyse and have renewed their focus on thin client sales.
• BOther vendors besides HP and Dell have not invested money in building market share in thin
• CThey have limited their thin client sales to strategic markets, such as education, government, and
• DThey purchased the IBM thin client lineup when IBM decided to focus on enterprise computing

• A
  89% (24)
• B
  7% (2)
• D
  4% (1)

Explanation

Dell's acquisition of Wyse Technology in 2012 gave them immediate access to an established thin client product line, manufacturing infrastructure, and existing customer base - transforming Dell from a minor player into HP's primary competitor in the worldwide thin client market virtually overnight. Option B is incorrect because other vendors like Igel, HP, and others have actively invested in thin client market share. Option C is incorrect because Dell expanded broadly into thin clients rather than limiting itself to niche verticals. Option D is incorrect because it was Lenovo, not Dell, that acquired IBM's PC and thin client business lines.

Memory tip: Think "Dell Won with Wyse" - the double-W helps you recall that Dell's competitive position came from the Wyse acquisition, not organic development or market restriction.

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