Acer

Acer - Overcoming the Barriers Between People and Technology

Founded in 1976, Acer has become one of the top five branded PC vendors in the world. Originally focusing on trade and product design, Acer has evolved much since its founding and participated in a number of firsts in the PC industry. From creating Taiwan’s first 8-bit home computer to today’s high-quality LCD monitors and notebook computers, Acer has been a prevalent factor in pushing the PC peripheral industry forward. Acer advancements in notebook battery life and monitor quality have helped expand the PC notebook sector and the benefits can be seen throughout the world today.

Changing its business model in 2000, Acer spun-off its manufacturing operation to fully focus its time, energy and resources on creating advanced, easy-to-use hardware solutions. Acer has experienced much success in the PC hardware industry through quality, user-friendly products and savvy marketing activities which best utilize distribution channels. Acer’s goal as a company is to create accessible hardware that is both beneficial and simple to operate.

Acer is well-known for its quality LCD monitors, laptops and laptop accessories. Its 100% indirect sales model and innovative technology has helped Acer become the fourth largest PC vendor in the world and the fastest growing. In the EMEA region, Acer is the notebook and laptop leader holding over 20% market share during 2006. This success has helped Acer become a strong leader in pushing the monitor and notebook industries forward. Acer also ranks first in 13 countries in the PC notebook sector including avant-garde technological countries such as Switzerland and Holland.