Global growth, in Brazil, Russia, India and China, saw a major increase as revenue for these countries rose 60 percent. This was led by India’s major growth of 90 percent and Brazil’s 81 percent.
Dell added that China had revenue growth of 44 percent, which it said “represents a critical growth engine” for the company.
Operating income for the three months ended 30 April was reported as $619,000, up 21 percent from the previous quarter and 50 percent higher than last year.
The OEM also reported a 52 percent increase in net income from last year to $441,000 this year. This is also up 32 percent compared to the three months ended 29 January.
Dell said the results reflect the powerful combination of Dell and Perot Systems and “sound company execution in an overall improving business environment”.
Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO, said: “Our strategy and the significant investments we’re making to enhance our capabilities are providing more of the standards-based, flexible solutions that provide customers the highest value. These efforts are driving renewed Dell growth.”
CFO Brian Gladden added: “This quarter was highlighted by good execution in an improving economic environment. We feel good about the growth across our commercial business as it approaches nearly $50 billion in revenues. We will continue to make investments in our enterprise solutions throughout the year.”