As it happened: Dell buys EMC for $67bn

Live updates on the deal and reaction from the industry

Dell announced plans to acquire EMC for $67bn this morning in a blockbuster deal to create an "enterprise powerhouse".

At 1:45pm today, Dell's chief executive Michael Dell and EMC's chief executive Joe Tucci will join a conference call to discuss the deal further.

Follow our live updates for information from the call and reaction from the channel.