Dell revenue increased 18 percent from the same quarter a year ago to $12.5 billion, led by continued strong growth of 27 percent in Europe, Middle East and Africa and 25 percent in Asia-Pacific and Japan. Growth in the United States was led by a 20-percent increase in spending by business customers.

Earnings per share were 33 cents, up 27 percent, for the quarter ended Oct. 29.

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