Back to the future for Dell?

Doug Woodburn
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Dell's proposed takeover of EMC has a Groundhog Day feel to it but partners could stand to benefit in long run, says CRN's Doug Woodburn

One analyst argued that Dell is "going back in time" with its proposed acquisition of EMC, while others have branded it a "defensive move" designed to ward off the threat of cloud and next-generati...

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