Smartphone Evolution Not a Threat - Research Report on Apple, Dell, Ingram Micro, Tech Data, and HP

NEW YORK, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors Alliance announced new research reports highlighting Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Dell Inc. (NASDAQ: DELL), Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD), and Hewlett-Packard Company (NYSE: HPQ). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Apple Inc. Research Report

As of February 28, Apple's iTunes U app, featuring the world's largest online catalogue of free educational content, reached over 1 billion content downloads. The app's contents came from top schools and prominent libraries, museums, and organizations, helping educators create courses for iOS users. The unparalleled global reach of iTunes U gives educators international recognition and acclaim in their fields. Aside from iTunes U, Apple also provides educators, students, and all iOS users the convenience of a faster and more affordable MacBook Pro with Retina display. A faster and cheaper MacBook Pro with Retina display is expected to boost sales in Q2 2013, with expected revenue between $41 billion and $43 billion. The Full Research Report on Apple Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/10ae_AAPL]

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Dell Inc. Research Report

Teaming up with VMare, Dell unveils a pre-integrated system specifically designed for VMare-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) workloads. The system is called the Dell DVS Enterprise - Active System 800 with VMare Horizon View 5.2. The Dell DVS enterprise - Active System 800 for VDI workloads will help users maximize productivity, increase operational efficiency, and optimize system management. This joint project adds to the comprehensive Dell and VMare solution portfolio, demonstrating the companies' continuous investment in mid-market focused end-user computing solutions and resources for the channel. Given Dell's announcement of a definitive merger agreement to take the company private, the company reported for the last time its Q4 and full year 2013 results on February 19. Revenue came in at $14.3 billion and $56.9 billion for the year. Full Research Report on Dell Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/c7d6_DELL]

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Ingram Micro Inc. Research Report

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, held last February, Ingram Micro introduced a new business unit, Ingram Micro Mobility. The business unit brings together the company's existing mobile group and BrightPoint, a company acquired by Ingram Micro in October 2012. The combined capability and reach of both companies positions Ingram Micro as the leading global provider of technology and mobility services and products, providing customers with access to new manufacturers and solutions. The Ingram Micro Mobility unit marks an important milestone for customers and vendors who now have access to the broadest portfolio of mobility and converged technology products, as well as the most comprehensive suite of supply chain solutions for mobile devices. The company's acquisition of BrightPoint contributes $1 billion to its recently reported Q4 2012 revenue. The Full Research Report on Ingram Micro Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/78b4_IM]

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Tech Data Corporation Research Report

In addition to the services offered around increased system engineering support, forecasting and stocking capabilities, and customizable enablement programs, Tech Data finally achieved high level certification for build- and configure-to-order Cisco Unified Computing System C-Series racks servers. The certification will enable the company to reduce the prerequisite lead time and increase its reseller partners' competitive advantage to win deals, as a typical C-Series configuration would take 21 days but Tech Data reduced the turnaround time to a maximum of 72 hours. Further expanding its advanced technical support capabilities and enablement tools, the company also launched a Campus network-focused initiative, in partnership with Brocade, a provider of networking solutions. Tech Data's Q4 and full year 2013 financial results will be reported on March 4. The Full Research Report on Tech Data Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/e6ff_TECD]

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Hewlett-Packard Company Research Report

The Department of Vermont Health Access has signed a $48 million contract with HP to continue its 31-year relationship with the company as the Vermont's Medicaid fiscal agent for another four years. The agreement includes services that assist the state in preparing for healthcare reform. The state will expand its use of the HP Medical Assistance Provider Incentive Repository tool to track "meaningful use" incentive payments to producers. Under the contract, the company continues to provide Vermont with claims processing, financial management, drug rebate processing, system maintenance and modification, and provider services. The Full Research Report on Hewlett-Packard Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investors-alliance.com/r/full_research_report/f99a_HPQ]

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