Alienware

Alienware Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryComputer hardware
FoundedOctober 24, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-10-24)[1][2] (as Saikai of Miami, Inc.)
FoundersNelson Gonzalez, Alex Aguila
HeadquartersThe Hammocks, ,
United States
Key people
Michael Dell (CEO)
ProductsDesktops
Notebooks
Peripherals
Monitors
Number of employees
490[3]
ParentDell
Websitedell.com/en-us/gaming/alienware/

Alienware Corporation is an American computer hardware subsidiary brand of Dell. Their product range is dedicated to gaming computers and accessories and can be identified by their alien-themed designs.[4] Alienware was founded in 1996 by Nelson Gonzalez and Alex Aguila.[5][6] The development of the company is also associated with Frank Azor,[7] Arthur Lewis,[8][9] Joe Balerdi,[10] and Michael S. Dell (CEO). The company's corporate headquarters is located in The Hammocks, Miami, Florida.[11]

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  9. ^ Ngo, Allen (March 24, 2011). "Alienware vice president hints at wireless HDMI integration". notebookcheck.net.
  10. ^ "Attracting Talent And Money To South Florida's Technology Industry". WLRN. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
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