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Founded in 1984 with just $1,000 and a singular vision, Dell has grown to the third largest computer manufacturer with $90 billion in annual profits and an annual IT budget of over $3 billion. Dell has certainly left a distinctive mark on the IT industry. How did they get to this level? How did they manage their own enterprise while constructing the equipment that would help others? First, begin with a review of this case study covering Dell: An Oracle Enterprise Architecture Case Study.
In your own analysis, provide a review that addresses the following:
1. What framework(s) or parts of EA frameworks did Dell incorporate?
2. What tools, services, and capabilities did Dell develop to address their architecture needs?
3. What factors influenced Dell's organization?
4. How were their business processes affected by their EA strategy?
5. How has Dell evolved since this study was written (2012)? Have they changed their strategy?
6. What suggestions might you offer to Dell going forward?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.