Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share and reconciliation to consolidated net income (loss)
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation to the consolidated net income (loss)
Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Short-term, net
Financing Receivables, Short-term, Net [Member]
Financing Receivables, Short-term, Net [Member]
Long-term, net
Financing Receivables, Long-term, Net [Member]
Financing Receivables, Long-term, Net [Member]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Assets held by consolidated VIEs, net
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying Value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Fair Value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
First Lien Notes
First Lien Notes [Member]
First Lien Notes [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures
Unsecured Notes and Debentures [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
Senior Unsecured Notes [Member]
EMC Notes
EMC Notes [Member]
EMC Notes [Member]
VMware Notes
VMware Notes [Member]
VMware Notes [Member]
Margin Loan Facility
Margin Loan Facility Issued 2017 Due April 2022 [Member]
Margin Loan Facility Issued 2017 Due April 2022 [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Secured Debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Unsecured Debt
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Other
Bridge Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Outstanding debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Noncontrolling Interest [Table]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
VMware, Inc.
VMware, Inc. [Member]
VMware, Inc. [Member]
Pivotal
Pivotal [Member]
Pivotal [Member]
SecureWorks
SecureWorks Corp. [Member]
SecureWorks Corp. [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Outstanding equity interest held (as a percent)
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Outstanding equity interest, including RSAs (as a percent)
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent, Including Restricted Stock Awards
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent, Including Restricted Stock Awards
Cover page.
Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class C
Common Class C [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class A
Common Class A [Member]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding - Class B
Common Class B [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Award Type [Domain]
RSUs
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Risk-free rate (U.S. Government Treasury Note)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Weighted Average Volatility Rate
Expected dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Credit Score, FICO [Axis]
Credit Score, FICO [Axis]
Credit Score, FICO [Domain]
Credit Score, FICO [Domain]
Higher
FICO Score, Greater than 720 [Member]
FICO Score, Greater than 720 [Member]
Mid
FICO Score, 660 to 719 [Member]
FICO Score, 660 to 719 [Member]
Lower
FICO Score, Less Than 660 [Member]
FICO Score, Less Than 660 [Member]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Axis]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Financing Receivable Portfolio Segment [Domain]
Revolving
Revolving Loan Portfolio Segment [Member]
Revolving Loan Portfolio Segment [Member]
Fixed-term
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Type of Borrower [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type of Borrower [Domain]
Revolving — DPA
Consumer Borrower [Member]
Revolving — DBC
Small And Medium Commercial Borrower [Member]
Small And Medium Commercial Borrower [Member]
Fixed-term — Consumer and Commercial
Consumer And Small Commercial Borrower [Member]
Consumer And Small Commercial Borrower [Member]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Credit Quality Indicator [Line Items]
Customer receivables, gross
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Infrastructure Solutions Group
Infrastructure Solutions Group [Member]
Infrastructure Solutions Group [Member]
Client Solutions Group
Client Solutions [Member]
Client Solutions [Member]
VMware
Other Businesses
Other Segments [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Impact of foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Goodwill impaired
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Goodwill
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Revolving
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments [Member]
Finance Leases and Revolving Loan Portfolio Segments [Member]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Commercial Borrower
Commercial Borrower [Member]
Other Borrower
Other Borrower [Member]
Other Borrower [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Assets Leased to Others
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Securitization facilities
Securitization Program [Member]
Securitization Program [Member]
Fixed-term securitization offerings
Fixed Term Securitization Programs [Member]
Fixed Term Securitization Programs [Member]
Other
Other Structured Financing Programs [Member]
Other Structured Financing Programs [Member]
Note payable
Debt Due December 2020 [Member]
Debt Due December 2020 [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
U.S.
UNITED STATES
International
Non-US [Member]
Canada
CANADA
Europe
Europe [Member]
Australia and New Zealand
AUSTRALIA And NEW ZEALAND [Member]
AUSTRALIA And NEW ZEALAND [Member]
Currency [Axis]
Currency [Axis]
All Currencies [Domain]
All Currencies [Domain]
Mexico, Pesos
Mexico, Pesos
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
TIIE
Mexican Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate [Member]
Mexican Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate [Member]
New financing originations
Payments to Acquire Loans and Leases Held-for-investment
Repayment term (in years)
Financing Receivables, Repayment Term
Financing Receivables, Repayment Term
Interest income on the sales-type lease receivables
Sales-type Lease, Interest Income, Lease Receivable
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Fiscal 2021
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Two Years
Fiscal 2022
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Three Years
Fiscal 2023
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable in Four Years
Fiscal 2024 and beyond
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable In Five Years And Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Receivable In Five Years And Thereafter
Operating lease income
Operating Lease, Lease Income
Operating lease depreciation expense
Depreciation
Total debt capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity
Increase in aggregate principal amount
Line Of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Line Of Credit Facility, Additional Borrowing Capacity
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Aggregate principal amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Financing receivables transferred via securitization through SPEs
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Secured Borrowings, Pledged in Period
Loans and Leases Receivable, Collateral for Secured Borrowings, Pledged in Period
Debt outstanding
Long-term Debt, Gross
Financing receivables sold
Financing Receivable, Sale
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Short-term financing receivables, net
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current
Inventories, net
Inventory, Net
Other current assets
Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Long-term investments
Long-term Investments
Long-term financing receivables, net
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Noncurrent
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE SHARES, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued and other
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Short-term deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent
Other non-current liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable shares (Note 17)
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Common stock and capital in excess of $0.01 par value (Note 14)
Common Stocks, Including Additional Paid in Capital
Treasury stock at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Accumulated deficit
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Dell Technologies Inc. stockholders’ deficit
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Total liabilities, redeemable shares, and stockholders’ equity (deficit)
Liabilities and Equity
Carrying Value
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Deferred compensation plan assets
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets
Deferred compensation liability
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Equity securities, upward price adjustment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Equity securities, downward price adjustment
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Leases [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020 (remaining six months)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Fiscal 2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
Fiscal 2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
Fiscal 2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
Fiscal 2024
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less: Imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability
Current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Current
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation and EMC Merger Transaction
Consolidation, Subsidiaries or Other Investments, Consolidated Entities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fiscal Period
Fiscal Period, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Principles of Consolidation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for Operating Leases as a Lessee
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Accounting for Operating Leases as a Lessor
Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Financing Receivables
Financing Receivable, Held-for-investment [Policy Text Block]
Asset Securitization
Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets, Transfers of Financial Assets, Financings, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Money Market Funds
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Unrestricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Equity and Other Securities
Marketable Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Methods of Accounting, Hedging Derivatives [Policy Text Block]
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Deferred Compensation Plans
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Operating lease ROU assets
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Current operating lease liabilities
Non-current operating lease liabilities
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of Accounting [Text Block]
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]
Hierarchy for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Carrying value and estimated fair value of outstanding debt
Schedule of Carrying Values and Estimated Fair Values of Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Investments
Investment [Table Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
CAPITALIZATION
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Financial assets
Offsetting Derivative Assets [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Asset
Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Securities
Cash Collateral Received or Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Financial liabilities
Offsetting Derivative Liabilities [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Liability
Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Cash Collateral Received or Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Net Amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Total derivative instruments
Offsetting Derivative Assets (Liabilities) [Abstract]
Offsetting Derivative Assets (Liabilities) [Abstract]
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets/ (Liabilities)
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Asset
Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative Asset (Liability), Fair Value, Gross Liability
Net Amounts of Assets/ (Liabilities) Presented in the Statement of Financial Position
Derivative Assets (Liabilities), at Fair Value, Net
Financial Instruments
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Securities
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Securities
Cash Collateral Received or Pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Cash
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation To Return (Right To Reclaim) Cash
Net Amount
Derivative, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral, Net
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Non-designated as hedging instruments
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND INVESTMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable Type [Axis]
Receivable [Domain]
Receivable [Domain]
Customer receivables
Loans and Finance Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balances at beginning of period
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss
Charge-offs, net of recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff
Provision charged to income statement
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Balances at end of period
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract]
REDEEMABLE SHARES
Shareholders' Equity and Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Class V Common Stock
Common Class V [Member]
Common Class V [Member]
Class V Common Stock Owners
Class V Common Stock Owners [Member]
Class V Common Stock Owners [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Number of groups of common stock
Common Stock, Number of Groups
Common Stock, Number of Groups
Economic interest (as a percent)
Common Stock, Ownership Percentage
Common Stock, Ownership Percentage
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Total net revenue
Sales [Member]
Total cost of net revenue
Cost of Sales [Member]
Interest and other, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Accumulated OCI, Net of Tax, on Derivatives
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, before Tax
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments
Long-Term Investments
Long-Term Investments [Member]
Long-Term Investments [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities and Cost Method Investments [Table]
Equity and other securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI and without Readily Determinable Fair Value [Abstract]
Cost
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, At Cost
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, At Cost
Unrealized Gain
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
Unrealized (Loss)
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Downward Price Adjustment, Cumulative Amount
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Avi Network, Inc.
Avi Network, Inc. [Member]
Avi Network, Inc. [Member]
AetherPal Inc.
AetherPal Inc. [Member]
AetherPal Inc. [Member]
Payments to acquire businesses, net
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Cash acquired from acquisition
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Identifiable intangible assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Goodwill, expected tax deductible amount
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Consideration transferred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
LEASES
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain]
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Assets:
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity and other securities
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Derivative instruments
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative instruments
Total liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
2020 (remaining six months)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2023
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Thereafter
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five
Total
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Operating lease liability
Operating lease right of use asset
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of stock
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table Text Block]
Market based performance awards valuation assumptions
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Senior Secured Credit Facilities and First Lien Notes
Term Loan Facilities, Senior First Lien Notes And First Lien Notes [Member]
Term Loan Facilities, Senior First Lien Notes And First Lien Notes [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures
Senior Notes and EMC Notes
Senior Notes and EMC Notes [Member]
Senior Notes and EMC Notes [Member]
VMware Notes
DFS Debt
Structured Financing Debt [Member]
Structured Financing Debt [Member]
Other
Other Debt [Member]
Other Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total maturities, principal amount
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]
2020 (remaining six months)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total debt, principal amount
Associated carrying value adjustments
Debt Issuance Costs, Net [Abstract]
2020 (remaining six months)
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2021
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Two
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Two
2022
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Three
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Three
2023
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Four
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Four
2024
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Five
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, Year Five
Thereafter
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, After Year Five
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net, After Year Five
Total
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total maturities, carrying value amount
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2020 (remaining six months)
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal, Remainder of Fiscal Year, Net
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two, Net
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three, Net
2023
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four, Net
2024
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five, Net
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal After Year Five, Net
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal After Year Five, Net
Total debt, carrying value
Long-term Debt
Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table]
Temporary Equity, by Class of Stock [Table]
RSAs
Restricted Stock [Member]
Employee Stock Option
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option [Member]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Holding period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other than Options, Put Feature Holding Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other than Options, Put Feature Holding Period
Expiration period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Put Feature Expiration Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Options And Equity Instruments Other Than Options, Put Feature Expiration Period
Redeemable shares classified as temporary equity
Redeemable shares issued (in shares)
Temporary Equity, Shares Issued
Redeemable shares outstanding (in shares)
Temporary Equity, Shares Outstanding
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Residual interest
Residual Values Of Leased Property [Member]
Residual Values Of Leased Property [Member]
Allowances for losses
Financing receivables, net
Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss
Short-term
Long-term
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Changes in deferred revenue
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Servers and networking
Servers And Networking [Member]
Servers And Networking [Member]
Storage
Storage [Member]
Storage [Member]
Commercial
Commercial [Member]
Commercial [Member]
Consumer
Consumer [Member]
Consumer [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total net revenue
Revenues
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Axis]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Reporting Unit [Domain]
Virtustream
Virtustream [Member]
Virtustream [Member]
RSA Security
RSA Security [Member]
RSA Security [Member]
Goodwill impaired
Goodwill, fair value
Goodwill, Fair Value Disclosure
Impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Asset impairment charges net of tax
Asset Impairment Charges, Net Of Tax
Asset Impairment Charges Net Of Tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Impairment Losses, Amount
Reduction of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
Reduction in property, plant and equipment
Percentage of fair value over carrying amount
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Information on selected accounts
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]
Liability for standard limited warranties
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets [Member]
Other Non- Current Assets
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset position
Liability position
Net revenue — products
Sales-type Lease, Revenue
Cost of net revenue — products
Cost of Goods Sold, Sales-type Lease
Gross margin — products
Sales-type Lease, Gross Profit
Sales-type Lease, Gross Profit
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward and Option [Member]
Foreign Exchange Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract
Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Financing receivables
Financing Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivables [Member]
Liability Class [Axis]
Liability Class [Axis]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain]
Structured financing debt
Term of derivative contract
Derivative, Term of Contract
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
DHI Group
Common Class A, Common Class B, Common Class C And Common Class D [Member]
Common Class A, Common Class B, Common Class C And Common Class D [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Fixed-term loans
Fixed-Term Loans [Member]
Fixed-Term Loans [Member]
Revolving loans
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020 (remaining six months)
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Fiscal 2021
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Two Years
Fiscal 2022
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Three Years
Fiscal 2023
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received, Four Years
Fiscal 2024 and beyond
Sales-type And Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments To Be Received, Five Years And Thereafter
Sales-type And Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments To Be Received, Five Years And Thereafter
Total undiscounted cash flows
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Payments to be Received
Less: unearned income
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total customer receivables, gross
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Investments
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Parent [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Investments
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Including Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Investments Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
AOCI, Accumulated Gain (Loss), Debt Securities, Available-for-sale, Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax expense of $0 and $5, respectively, and $7 and $7, respectively
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Change in comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Balance, end of period
Income Statement [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Products
Product [Member]
Services
Service [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Cost of net revenue:
Cost of Revenue [Abstract]
Total cost of net revenue
Cost of Revenue
Gross margin
Gross Profit
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Selling, general, and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Research and development
Research and Development Expense
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest and other, net
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Loss before income taxes
Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, before Tax
Income tax benefit
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income (loss)
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income (loss) attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. - basic:
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) per share - basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. - diluted:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash outflows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Margin Loan Facility
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Axis]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
Share Repurchase Program [Domain]
January 2017 and August 2017 Authorizations
January 2017 and August 2017 Authorizations [Member]
January 2017 and August 2017 Authorizations [Member]
Merger Agreement
Merger Agreement [Member]
Merger Agreement [Member]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Axis]
Investment [Domain]
Investment [Domain]
Class A
Class B
Class C
Class D
Common Class D [Member]
Common Class D [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Outstanding shares (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Number of voting interests per share
Common Stock, Number Of Voting Rights
Common Stock, Number Of Voting Rights
Conversion of stock, shares issued (in shares)
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued
Cash payment
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
Shares issued (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions
Equity issued in acquisition
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Equity Interests Issued and Issuable
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt
Cash dividend received and used to fund acquisition
Proceeds From Dividends From Affiliates
Proceeds From Dividends From Affiliates
Conditional one-time special cash dividend
Payments of Dividends
Per share cash consideration (in dollars per share)
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Convertible Shares, Amount Per Share
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Convertible Shares, Amount Per Share
Stock repurchases, authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Stock repurchases, remaining authorized amount
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount
Shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Aggregate purchase price
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Accumulated deficit on repurchase
Deferred revenue:
Change In Contract With Customers, Liability [Roll Forward]
Change In Contract With Customers, Liability [Roll Forward]
Deferred revenue at beginning of period
Contract with Customer, Liability
Revenue deferrals for new contracts and changes in estimates for pre-existing contracts
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase For Cash Receipts And Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment To Revenue, Change In Estimate Of Transaction Price
Contract with Customer, Liability, Increase For Cash Receipts And Cumulative Catch-Up Adjustment To Revenue, Change In Estimate Of Transaction Price
Revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Deferred revenue at end of period
Short-term deferred revenue
Long-term deferred revenue
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Dell Technologies Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plan
Dell Technologies Inc. and Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plans [Member]
Dell Technologies Inc. and Denali Holding Inc. 2013 Stock Incentive Plans [Member]
Serviced-based Restricted Stock Units
Serviced-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Serviced-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Performance Conditions
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Performance Conditions [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units Subject To Market-Based Performance Goals [Member]
Restricted Stock
Additional shares authorized for issuance (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized
Shares authorized for for share-based payment awards (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized
Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, number of shares available for grant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Grants in period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Award vesting period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Shares converted (per share)
Common Stock, Shares Converted, Per Share
Common Stock, Shares Converted, Per Share
Vesting percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Performance Target, Percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Performance Target, Percentage
Number of shares outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Excluding Option, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount
Weighted-average recognition period of options
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Stock options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Stock options, exercisable (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Options, outstanding, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Proceeds from stock options exercised
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Options, exercises in period, intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
DEFERRED REVENUE
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common Stock and Capital in Excess of Par Value
Common Stock Including Additional Paid in Capital [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Accumulated Deficit
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Dell Technologies Stockholders' Equity
Parent [Member]
Non-Controlling Interests
DHI Group
DHI Group [Member]
DHI Group [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Adjustment for adoption of accounting standards (Note 1)
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Net income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Investments, net change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax
Cash flow hedges, net change
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax
Pension and other post-retirement
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Issuance of common stock (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Issuance of common stock
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues
Stock-based compensation expense
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Treasury stock repurchases (in shares)
Treasury stock repurchases
Revaluation of redeemable shares
Reclassifications Of Permanent To Temporary Equity
Reclassifications of Permanent to Temporary Equity
Impact from equity transactions of non-controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Balance, end of period (in shares)
Operating lease expense:
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease costs
Operating Lease, Cost
Variable costs
Variable Lease, Cost
Total lease costs
Lease, Cost
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Additional Financial Information Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Pre-tax losses
Discrete tax benefit from intra-entity asset transfer
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Intra-Entity Asset Transfer
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Intra-Entity Asset Transfer
Discrete tax expense relating to change in certain foreign tax credits associated with U.S. Tax Reform
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Amount
Discrete tax benefit relating to virtustream impairment charges
Discrete tax benefit from adoption of revenue standard
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Adoption Of New Accounting Standard
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Adoption Of New Accounting Standard
Unrecognized tax benefits
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Reasonably possible decrease in unrecognized tax benefits
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash - current assets
Restricted Cash, Current
Restricted cash - other non-current assets
Restricted Cash, Noncurrent
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Inventories, net:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Production materials
Inventory, Raw Materials and Supplies, Net of Reserves
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves
Total inventories, net
Other non-current liabilities:
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Warranty liability
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Noncurrent
Deferred and other tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Other
Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total other non-current liabilities
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Total reclassifications, net of tax
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Net revenue
Cost of net revenue
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
Fiscal 2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
Fiscal 2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
Fiscal 2023
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
Fiscal 2024
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Total
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Operating Leases
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2020 (remaining six months)
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Remainder of Fiscal Year
Fiscal 2021
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Two Years
Fiscal 2022
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Three Years
Fiscal 2023
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Four Years
Fiscal 2024 and beyond
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments To Be Received, Five Years And Thereafter
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments To Be Received, Five Years And Thereafter
Total
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received
Temporary equity
Temporary Equity [Table Text Block]
Outstanding debt
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
Aggregate future maturities
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Class V Transaction Class Action Case
Class V Transaction Class Action Case [Member]
Class V Transaction Class Action Case [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of stockholders
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Facility
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Facility [Member]
Senior Unsecured Term Loan Facility [Member]
4.24% Term Loan B Facility due September 2023
Term Loan B Facility Due September 2023 [Member]
Term Loan B Facility Due September 2023 [Member]
Term Loan B Facility Due 2025
Term Loan B Facility Due 2025 [Member]
Term Loan B Facility Due 2025 [Member]
Carbon Black
Carbon Black [Member]
Carbon Black [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Business acquisition, share price (in dollars per share)
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired
Business acquisition exchange of shares ratio (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Exchange Of Shares Ratio
Business Acquisition Exchange Of Shares Ratio
Business acquisition shares received on exchange (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Increase in ownership percentage by parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase In Ownership Percentage By Parent
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase In Ownership Percentage By Parent
Ownership interest by parent
Maximum borrowing capacity
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Total debt, principal amount
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Taxes and Tax Credits
Provision for doubtful accounts — including financing receivables
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)
Other
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Accounts receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Financing receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Finance Receivables
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets
Accounts payable
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable
Deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Contract with Customer, Liability
Accrued and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities
Change in cash from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Investments:
Payments for (Proceeds from) Investments [Abstract]
Purchases
Payments to Acquire Investments
Maturities and sales
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Capital expenditures
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Capitalized software development costs
Payments For Capitalized Software Sold To Customers
Payments for Capitalized Software Sold to Customers
Acquisition of businesses, net
Divestitures of businesses, net
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Asset acquisitions, net
Payments to Acquire Other Property, Plant, and Equipment
Asset dispositions, net
Payments For Disposition Of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments For Disposition Of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Change in cash from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Share repurchases for tax withholdings of equity awards
Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-based Payment Arrangement
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock of subsidiaries
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock of Subsidiary
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock of Subsidiary
Repurchases of common stock of subsidiaries
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Proceeds from debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Other
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Change in cash from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of the period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of the period
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Third Party
Third Party [Member]
Third Party [Member]
Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
Debt Covenant, Period [Domain]
Debt Covenant, Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Debt Covenant, Period [Axis]
First Four Years After December 20, 2018
First Four Years After December 20, 2018 [Member]
First Four Years After December 20, 2018 [Member]
Fifth Year After December 20, 2018
Fifth Year After December 20, 2018 [Member]
Fifth Year After December 20, 2018 [Member]
First Four Years After March 13, 2019
First Four Years After March 13, 2019 [Member]
First Four Years After March 13, 2019 [Member]
Fifth Year After March 13, 2019
Fifth Year After March 13, 2019 [Member]
Fifth Year After March 13, 2019 [Member]
Unsecured Notes and Debentures
Letter of Credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Senior Notes
Senior Notes [Member]
4.16% Term Loan A-2 Facility due September 2021
Term Loan A-2 Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
Term Loan A-2 Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
3.99% Term Loan A-4 Facility due December 2023
Term Loan A-4 Facility Due December 2023 [Member]
Term Loan A-4 Facility Due December 2023 [Member]
5.875% due June 2019
5.875% due June 2019 [Member]
5.875% due June 2019 [Member]
Term Loan Facilities
Term Loan Facilities [Member]
Term Loan Facilities [Member]
4.51% Margin Loan Facility due April 2022
4.07% Term Loan A-6 Facility due March 2024
Term Loan A-6 Facility Due March 2024 [Member]
Term Loan A-6 Facility Due March 2024 [Member]
4.00% due July 2024
4.00% First Lien Notes Due 2024 [Member]
4.00% First Lien Notes Due 2024 [Member]
6.02% due June 2026
4.90% First Lien Notes Due 2026 [Member]
4.90% First Lien Notes Due 2026 [Member]
5.30% due October 2029
5.30% First Lien Notes Due 2029 [Member]
5.30% First Lien Notes Due 2029 [Member]
3.48% due June 2019
First Lien Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
First Lien Notes Due June 2019 [Member]
VMware, Inc.
VMware Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
VMware Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
3.33% Revolving Credit Facility due September 2021
Revolving Credit Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility Due September 2021 [Member]
Term Loan A-6 Facility
Term Loan A-6 Facility [Member]
Term Loan A-6 Facility [Member]
China Revolving Credit Facility
China Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
China Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
1.875% due June 2018
1.875% Due June 2018 [Member]
1.875% Due June 2018 [Member]
2.650% due June 2020
2.650% Due June 2020 [Member]
2.650% Due June 2020 [Member]
3.375% due June 2023
3.375% Due June 2023 [Member]
3.375% Due June 2023 [Member]
2.30% due August 2020
Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2020 [Member]
2.95% due August 2022
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2022 [Member]
3.90% due August 2027
Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Senior Notes Due 2027 [Member]
Pivotal Revolving Credit Facility
Pivotal Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Pivotal Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Base Rate
Base Rate [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Repayments of debt
Repayments of debt, amortization cost included
Payments of Financing Costs
Proceeds from credit facility
Third-party costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
Unamortized costs
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Interest rate floor
Debt Instrument, Floor Interest Rate
Debt Instrument, Floor Interest Rate
Annual principal amortization
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance
Line of Credit Facility, Periodic Payment, Principal, Percent of Original Principal Balance
Debt instrument, collateral, percent of capital stock of borrowers
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Percent of Capital Stock
Debt Instrument, Collateral, Percent of Capital Stock
Debt, maximum period for registration
Debt Instrument, Maximum Period for Registration
Debt Instrument, Maximum Period for Registration
Debt instrument, term
Debt Instrument, Term
Number of extension periods
Debt Instrument, Term, Number of Extension Periods
Debt Instrument, Term, Number of Extension Periods
Conditional extension period
Debt Instrument, Term, Extension Option
Debt Instrument, Term, Extension Option
Outstanding borrowings under credit facility
Long-term Line of Credit
Debt instrument, collateral (in shares)
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount, Shares
Debt Instrument, Collateral Amount, Shares
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Available-for-sale investments:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, before Reclassification Adjustments, after Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net gains realized in net income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Net change in market value of investments
Cash flow hedges:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), after Reclassification and Tax, Parent [Abstract]
Change in unrealized gains
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification, after Tax
Reclassification adjustment for net (gains) losses included in net income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), Reclassification, after Tax
Net change in cash flow hedges
Pension and other postretirement plans:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Plan Amendments, Tax Effect [Abstract]
Recognition of actuarial net gain from pension and other postretirement plans
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Reclassification adjustments for net (gains) losses from pension and other
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Net change in actuarial net gain from pension and other postretirement plans
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Dell Technologies Inc.
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Warranty liability at beginning of period
Standard Product Warranty Accrual
Costs accrued for new warranty contracts and changes in estimated for pre-existing warranties
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase For Warranties Issued, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties, And Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Increase For Warranties Issued, Increase (Decrease) for Preexisting Warranties, And Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Service obligations honored
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Payments
Warranty liability at end of period
Current portion
Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Current
Non-current portion
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Table]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Remaining performance obligation percentage
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Percentage
Deferred revenue recognition period
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Period
Class V
Authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Transfers (to)/from the non-controlling interests:
Noncontrolling Interest Items [Abstract]
Increase in Dell Technologies Inc. additional paid-in-capital for equity issuances and other equity activity
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Issuance of Equity by Subsidiary to Noncontrolling Interests
Decrease in Dell Technologies Inc. additional paid-in-capital and accumulated deficit for equity issuances and other equity activity
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Other
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Other
Net transfers to non-controlling interests
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Changes, Net
Change from net income attributable to Dell Technologies Inc. and transfers to the non-controlling interests
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Change Due to Net Income Attributable to Parent and Effects of Changes, Net
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Operating lease not yet commenced
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Liability
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not Yet Commenced, Liability
Term of lease contract
Lessee, Operating Lease, Lease Not yet Commenced, Term of Contract
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financial Asset, Period Past Due [Domain]
Past Due 1 — 90 Days
Financing Receivables, 1 To 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivables, 1 To 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Past Due 90 Days
Financial Asset, Equal to or Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Revolving — DPA
Revolving — DBC
Fixed-term — Consumer and Commercial
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Line Items]
Current
Financing Receivable, Not Past Due
Past due
Financing Receivable, Past Due
Total customer receivables, gross
INCOME AND OTHER TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Table]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Qualitative and Quantitative Information, Transferor's Continuing Involvement [Line Items]
Long-term debt
Schedule of goodwill
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Schedule of definite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Estimated future annual pre-tax amortization expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Remaining performance obligation, amount
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount
INTERIM UPDATE TO SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Components of financing receivables segregated by portfolio segment
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Allowance for financing receivable losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Table Text Block]
Aging of customer financing receivables
Financing Receivable, Past Due [Table Text Block]
Credit quality indicators
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]
Finance leases
Sales-type Lease, Lease Income [Table Text Block]
Future maturity of fixed-term customer leases
Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases, Lease Receivable, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Operating lease income
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Operating lease income maturities
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payments to be Received, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Summary of debt
Financing receivables held by the consolidated VIEs
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of revenue from segments to consolidated
Reconciliation of Revenue from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Components of lease expense and supplemental information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Maturity of operating lease liabilities
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Future minimum lease payments
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases [Table Text Block]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Developed technology
Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member]
Leasehold assets (liabilities)
Lease Agreements [Member]
Gross
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Indefinite-lived trade names
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Total intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Intangible assets, net
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Impairment charges related to intangible assets acquired
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Effect of changes in ownership interest
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Table Text Block]
Other
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
4.25% Term Loan A-5 Facility due December 2019
Term Loan A-5 Facility Due December 2019 [Member]
Term Loan A-5 Facility Due December 2019 [Member]
3.48% due June 2019
3.48% Due June 1, 2019 Notes [Member]
3.48% Due June 1, 2019 Notes [Member]
4.42% due June 2021
4.42% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
4.42% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
5.45% due June 2023
5.45% Due June 15, 2023 Notes [Member]
5.45% Due June 15, 2023 Notes [Member]
4.90% due October 2026
6.02% Due June 15, 2026 Notes [Member]
6.02% Due June 15, 2026 Notes [Member]
8.10% due July 2036
8.10% due July 15, 2036 Notes [Member]
8.10% due July 15, 2036 Notes [Member]
8.35% due July 2046
Notes Due July 15, 2046 At 8.35% [Member]
Notes Due July 15, 2046 At 8.35% [Member]
4.625% due April 2021
4.625% Due April 2021 Notes [Member]
4.625% Due April 2021 Notes [Member]
7.10% due April 2028
7.10% Due April 2028 Notes [Member]
7.10% Due April 2028 Notes [Member]
6.50% due April 2038
6.50% Due April 2038 Notes [Member]
6.50% Due April 2038 Notes [Member]
5.40% due September 2040
5.40% Due September 2040 Notes [Member]
5.40% Due September 2040 Notes [Member]
5.875% due June 2021
5.875% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
5.875% Due June 15, 2021 Notes [Member]
7.125% due June 2024
7.125% Due June 15, 2024 Notes [Member]
7.125% Due June 15, 2024 Notes [Member]
Total debt, principal amount
Interest rate at period end
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End
Unamortized discount, net of unamortized premium
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium), Net
Debt issuance costs
Debt Issuance Costs, Net
Total short-term debt, carrying value
Total long-term debt, carrying value
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Table]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Numerator: Continuing operations
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Net income (loss) - basic
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Incremental dilution from VMware
Dilutive Securities, Effect on Basic Earnings Per Share, Dilutive Convertible Securities
Net income (loss) - diluted
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Diluted
Denominator: weighted-average shares outstanding
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, and other (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Weighted-average shares outstanding - antidilutive (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Tax expense (benefit)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Unallocated transactions
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Reconciling items
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Other businesses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated operating income (loss)
Impact of purchase accounting
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustments Related to Previous Period
Amortization of intangibles
Transaction-related expenses
Business Combination, Integration Related Costs
Stock-based compensation expense
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expense
Other corporate expenses
Other Expenses
Equipment under operating lease, gross
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Equipment under operating lease, net
Notional amounts of outstanding derivative instruments
Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions [Table Text Block]
Derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Table Text Block]
Fair value of derivatives
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Offsetting assets
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]