Dell, EMC Weigh Sale of Documentum

Dell, EMC Weigh Sale of Documentum

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Dell is actively selling off various divisions, including its IT services and Documentum, to manage the debt incurred from its EMC acquisition. Despite selling some assets at a loss, Dell aims to raise cash to pay down its debt. The company's financial strategy involves shedding units to improve its financial standing, as reported by Bloomberg News.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the financial outcome for Dell when selling its IT services business to NTT?

A $1 billion loss

A $1 billion profit

A $2 billion profit

No financial change

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What is the primary reason Dell is selling the EMC Documentum company?

To merge with another company

To raise cash for debt repayment

To focus on new technology

To expand its business

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which other assets is Dell considering selling besides EMC Documentum?

Its entire hardware division

Sonicwall and other acquired companies

Its customer service department

Its software development team

4.

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What was a major concern when Dell acquired EMC?

The integration of new technology

The ability to pay down the debt

The reaction of competitors

The impact on customer service

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30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is Dell employing to manage its debt from the EMC acquisition?

Expanding into new markets

Increasing product prices

Hiring more employees

Selling off business units