The role allows Dell to bring the outside in, providing us with a deep understanding of the issues that small business owners are encountering in the market, and the challenges they face on their path to success.

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Managing innovation is a challenging task will build on the understanding of the way IT supports the business, but will also require a greater understanding of the strategy, customers, and market trends.

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