ICYMI: Powering America’s Next 250

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Dell Technologies is celebrating the innovation that brought the country to this moment and looking ahead to what comes next. From a Texas dorm room to a global technology leader, Dell’s story mirrors America’s own: built on entrepreneurial spirit, reinvention and a belief that the next breakthrough is always within reach. Today, Dell is helping governments, researchers, healthcare systems and educators use AI and modern infrastructure to drive innovation, accelerate discovery and strengthen America’s future. The question isn’t whether technology will shape America’s next 250 years -it’s whether we make the investments today that will unlock its full potential tomorrow. Read how Dell is helping build the secure, intelligent and resilient technology to turn that possibility into progress in our Accelerating America’s Next 250 blog.

Building the future of federal technology

Federal agencies face a pivotal moment: modernizing mission-critical systems while securing them against evolving threats. Suri Durvasula, Senior Vice President of Dell Technologies Federal, outlines how Dell is helping agencies build the intelligent, sovereign infrastructure needed to operationalize AI responsibly and give government greater control, choice and confidence in what comes next.

Advancing AI from ambition to impact

The United States holds a uniquely powerful position in the race for sovereign AI. John Roese, Dell Technologies Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer, points to what sets the U.S. apart: the entire technology stack, from models and hardware to software and architectures, is taking shape here, with robust competition and innovation driving it forward. Realizing that potential requires a balanced, unified approach to AI policy – one that establishes guardrails without stifling innovation, giving organizations the confidence to invest, deploy and scale. Check out John’s perspective.

Shaping America’s AI future through the Presidential AI Challenge

As America marks 250 years, the Presidential AI Challenge invites K-12 students and educators to use AI to address real community needs. Marlo Gaddis, Dell K-12 Education Strategist, reflects on representing Dell Technologies at the National Finals, where students presented solutions spanning bullying prevention, agriculture and language preservation. The experience reinforced that AI’s greatest potential begins with purpose, people and mission, not the technology itself.

Building a trusted digital future

What does it take to build a digital future that lasts? At The Washington Post’s America’s Next 250 event, Sam Burd, Dell Technologies Chief Strategy Officer, made the case that modern infrastructure, security and cross-sector collaboration are not optional, they are the foundation every organization needs to navigate the AI era with confidence.

Supporting the missions that serve our veterans

Earlier this year, Dell Technologies launched the Veteran Technology Cohort, a year-long initiative designed to strengthen the technology readiness of veteran-serving workforce development nonprofits across the United States. This initiative is part of a broader program Dell runs in partnership with TechSoup to help nonprofits worldwide build the skills needed to thrive in a digital world.

Powering what comes next

America’s next 250 years will be shaped by the digital foundations built today. Dell Technologies is proud to support the people, institutions and communities creating that future by providing the technology, expertise and partnerships needed to turn bold ideas into meaningful progress.