Dell sees the challenging global macro-economic environment continuing in the fourth quarter, which will continue to impact the company's results.

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Product revenues took a hit in Q2 due to seasonality and macro-economic factors, but hardware maintenance contracts showed robust growth and is likely to positively impact margins.

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