Dell Inc. is a global technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes computer systems. It has a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small and medium businesses, large enterprises, and governments. Dell pioneered direct sales online and was quick to adopt e-commerce processes, allowing it to automate operations and achieve $1 million in online sales by 1997. The company aims to globalize through e-business and targets 20% of the Asian market. Dell utilizes a build-to-order model and focuses on customer service, tailoring manufacturing to needs, and relationships with suppliers.