Ahead of iPad Pro, Microsoft Teams with Dell, HP to Sell Surface to Enterprise

Microsoft has teamed with rival PC makers Dell and HP to sell its Surface Pro 3 tablet to enterprise users ahead of Apple's rumored iPad Pro announcement.

An earlier version of the story appears mistakenly Accenture and Avanade as sellers of Surface tablet. The story has been revised and updated to reflect changes. Business users seeking 3 Microsoft Surface Pro tablet now have a way to buy the device rival PC makers Dell and Hewlett Packard.

The company announced Tuesday it plans to sell its tablet Windows respective online stores Dell and HP, in an attempt to increase the range of tablets in the enterprise market. Dell will begin selling the Surface Pro 3 and its related corporate customers in October and will also be providing support options, security and distribution of accessories for the tablet. HP has not announced when it will be selling the device.

Microsoft will also work with the companies Accenture and Avanade to develop enterprise applications for Surface and Windows 10.Dell continue to sell its tablet rivals and Windows laptops with Microsoft device.

The news is seen by some as a precautionary saving, as seen annual fall event on Wednesday, where we expect Apple to release more "iPad Pro." According to 9to5Mac, the largest iPad will be similar in format to the new 12-inch MacBook and company pen and keyboard optional accessories to make it a better choice for business users. The site hopes that the larger tablet to be available in November.