Run DeMC: Dell & EMC merge to thrive in the cloud era

Dell recently announced its intent to acquire EMC at approximately $33.15 a share, for a total transaction price of $67 billion. Upon first hearing of this deal, the ancient proverb, “fortune favors the bold,” immediately came to mind. This is a massive deal, and while some will say it is too risky, I would argue that the industry conditions have shifted to where it might be more risky for Dell and EMC not to make this move. The IT industry is in the midst of a massive upheaval. The merger makes both companies stronger than how they might have been apart.