Dell wins a $9.7 billion Pentagon software deal after cozying up to Trump
The Department of Defense has awarded Dell a five-year contract worth approximately $9.7 billion to supply software to the U.S. military. This deal includes Microsoft 365 and advanced cloud subscriptions, aimed at streamlining technology licensing across various government agencies. The contract follows Dell's previous financial commitments linked to the Trump administration, highlighting the company's ongoing relationship with Microsoft.
- ▪The contract is valued at roughly $9.7 billion and spans five years.
- ▪Dell will provide Microsoft 365 and advanced cloud subscriptions under this agreement.
- ▪The deal aims to eliminate redundancies in technology licensing for the Pentagon and affiliated agencies.
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The Department of Defense on Wednesday announced a five-year, roughly $9.7 billion deal with Dell to provide a suite of software to the U.S. military. The award, known as the Microsoft Department of War Enterprise Software Agreement II Core Enterprise Technology Agreement, calls for Dell to provide Microsoft 365, advanced cloud subscriptions and on-premises licensing capability.Dell Federal Systems, a unit of the company dedicated to serving government, won the contract after a competitive process, Defense Department Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies and acting Navy Chief Information Officer Barry Tanner told reporters at a Wednesday briefing at the Pentagon.
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