Dell Drives Technology Solution for Toyota Motor Sales USA
19 August 1999
Dell Drives Technology Solution for Toyota Motor Sales USA; Comprehensive PC Agreement Includes Asset Recovery, Installation, Other Services
ROUND ROCK, Texas--Aug. 18, 1999--Dell Computer Corporation announced today that Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc., the American distributor of Toyota Motor Corporation, has chosen Dell as its corporate standard for desktop PCs, servers and storage over the next three years.Under the terms of the contract with Dell, TMS will replace 2,500 desktops and servers with Dell OptiPlex(R) desktop PCs, PowerEdge(R) servers and PowerVault(tm) storage products.
In addition, Dell will provide a suite of services including installation, customized invoicing and reporting, DellPlus custom software application, Dell's Employee Purchase Program and a customized Dell Premier Page(sm). Dell Financial Services L.P. (DFS) also will manage the recycling of TMS' old PCs and related equipment at 67 regional offices across the United States through its Asset Recovery Program.
"Dell was able to provide an end-to-end customer solution customized to fit Toyota's needs," said Joe Marengi, senior vice president and general manager of Dell's Relationship Group. "We are working with them in every aspect of this relationship, from removing and recycling their old equipment to storing and transferring their data onto the new machines."
To assist with the disposal of the old equipment, Dell developed custom databases to store TMS' critical data during the hardware transition. DFS provides comprehensive reporting on the status of the disposed equipment and payments to TMS for any equipment with remaining market value.
"Dell's comprehensive program provides Toyota with integrated one-stop shopping for our PC and server needs," said Barbra Cooper, group vice president and chief information officer for Toyota Motor Sales USA. "At the same time, the customized installation and Dell Financial Services' asset recovery programs weren't a one-size-fits-all solution, assuring smoother equipment changeover and easier long-range planning for us."
DellPlus is Dell's custom factory integration service. DellPlus provides a wide range of custom-built solutions, including installing and configuring hardware devices, software and image loading, and providing asset tagging and reporting for Dell systems.
Additional information on DellPlus is available at http://www.dell.com/dellplus/index.htm.
With more than $2 billion in lease originations, Dell Financial Services L.P. is one of the fastest growing technology leasing and asset recovery providers in the industry. Information about Dell Financial Services and its products can be obtained by calling toll free 800/955-3355 or by accessing our Web site at www.dell.com/dfs.
About Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. is Toyota's marketing and customer service arm in America, overseeing operations in 49 states. Fourteen regional and area offices and two private distributorships coordinate sales, parts and service for 1,453 Toyota, Lexus and Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers located throughout the United States. Toyota is the fourth largest carmaker in the United States and employs more than 28,000 people.
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