In the modern IT landscape, Dell and HP are two tech industry names that have stood the test of time. Both have recently undertaken major restructuring strategies to ensure their futures. However, their strategies are polar opposites. Dell’s acquisition of EMC brought together two complementary businesses, creating the largest privately owned technology company. In contrast, HP split its business into two – Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) focuses on the ‘core’ of the network, while HP Inc. is centred around PCs and printers.

Now that the dust has settled, Brainstorm takes a look at how things have changed, what their strategies are, and what that means for the channel.