Acer Inc. (formerly Multitech) is another Taipei, Taiwan, based leading manufacturer & worldwide exporter/ provider of computer hardware and electronics products. Acer was started as Multitech in 1976 as a distributor of electronics parts & consultant in the use of microprocessor technologies and became a PC manufacturer only in 1987 after rebranding themselves as Acer. Today, the company manufactures Desktop PCs, Laptops, Clamshells, Convertibles, Chromebooks, Tablets, Servers, Storage Devices, Virtual Reality (VR) devices, Display units, smartphones, Projectors, Digital Signages, Smart Devices and other peripherals. Acer also manufactures Gaming PCs & laptops under the Predator brand.
Acer transformed itself into a new business model in 2000s – shifting from being a manufacturer to a product designer, marketer, and distributor of products, while performing production processes via contract manufacturers. By leveraging traditional distribution channels and emphasizing consumer notebooks, Acer expanded rapidly, especially in Europe, and acquired Gateway and Packard Bell to bolster its market presence globally.
Acer continues to research & innovate, recently launching new products like the Aspire and Swift smart TV lineup and expanding into smart gadgets and esports platforms such as Halo Swing & Halo Smart Speaker.
According to 2024 estimates, Acer is the world’s 6th Largest personal computer (PC) vendor by unit sales. Established on 1st August 1976 by Stan Shih, his wife Carolyn Yeh and Lemuel Girma, Acer Inc. has earned numerous accolades such as:
- Red Dot: Product Design Award 2024
- iF Design Award 2024
- TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards 2024
- Taiwan Excellence Silver Award 2024
- Taiwan Excellence 2024
- TIME Best Inventions 2023
- Good Design Award 2023
- Red Dot Winner 2023
- Red Dot Winner 2023 Web Design
- COMPUTEX 2023 Best Choice Award – Golden Award
- Webby Winner 2023
- BIG Innovation 2023
- CES 2022 Innovations Award Honoree
- Red Dot Winner 2021 Best of the Best
- Taiwan Excellence Silver Award 2021
Acer has an online e-ecommerce store at its official website (link below) and provides support via support centres, voice call support and online chat.
Acer Inc. remains a key player in the global ICT market, known for its extensive range of products and services, including e-commerce, IT distribution, AI-assisted medical solutions, and cloud services. Important links to Acer Inc. online properties are:
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