Dell Said to Mull Buying Quest for Computer-Management Tools

Dell Inc. is in discussions to acquire Quest Software Inc., a maker of tools that help companies manage their computer systems, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Dell is among several companies that made offers for Quest Software after it agreed in March to be bought by private-equity and venture-capital firm Insight Venture Partners for about $2 billion, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private.