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May 26, 2026

Dell Technologies, driven by AI demand, 430secured a dollar backlog

Dell Technologies has secured more than enterprise customers amid demand for on-premises AI, and its unfilled order backlog stands at 5,000dollars. As token consumption costs have increased 430fold, companies are shifting from centralized cloud services to their own hardware.320companies are shifting from centralized cloud data centers to on-premises hardware. A major reason cited is that the cost of token consumption from using large language models has increased by a factor of . As a result, some companies are adopting their own equipment instead of using the cloud.


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A shift by companies from centralized cloud data centers to on-premises hardware is being observed. One major reason cited is that token consumption costs from using large language models have increased by a factor of 320. As a result, some companies are adopting their own equipment instead of using the cloud.

Dell Technologies is responding to on-premises demand through its AI Factory collaboration with NVIDIA. The company reported that it has secured more than 5,000enterprise customers. The report said it added 2027customers in 1alone in the quarter.1,000The company reported additional customer gains.

Dell’s unfilled order backlog was reported at 430dollars. So far this year, Dell’s share price has risen 95% from the start of the year. The company said it is adjusting its supply chain and shipping plans to align orders with production.

However, concerns have been raised that hardware margins are narrowing. The higher valuation has also been cited as a concern among investors. It has been noted that these factors could affect future results.

The report described this phenomenon using the term “cloudflation.” It said companies are moving AI computing from data centers to on-premises locations, citing rising token costs. An increase in orders focused on servers and storage has been reported in this process.

According to the article, Dell is strengthening its sales efforts and partnerships to expand its on-premises AI offering. Its collaboration with Nvidia links chip supply with system integration. The company’s rising orders and share-price trends were presented as signs of a shift in the industry.

Sources: Investing.com

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