Small businesses will soon be able to buy a Dell PCs, once only available directly from the manufacturer, at Staples 1,400 office supply stores and from the retailers Web site.
Dells deal with Staples, announced Oct. 22, follows the Round Rock, Texas OEMs moves earlier this year to change from a direct-only model to one that includes solution provider partners and retail partners. Dell is also selling selected products through Wal-Mart stores.