Dell is an American technology company founded in 1984 by Michael Dell. It produces computers, servers, data storage devices, and networking products. Dell employs over 100,000 people worldwide and had revenues of $62 billion in 2010. Dell pioneered direct sales of custom-built computers directly to customers and focuses on building products tailored to customer needs. It faces competition from companies like HP, Acer, and Lenovo but has been successful through strategies like lowering prices, free shipping, and retail locations.