About Acer

Since its founding in 1976, Acer has constantly pursued the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Focused on marketing its brand-name IT products around the globe, Acer ranks as the world's No. 3 vendor for total PCs and No. 2 for notebooks, with the fastest growth among the top-five players. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to Acer’s continued growth, while the successful mergers of Gateway and Packard Bell complete the company’s global footprint by strengthening its presence in the U.S., and enhancing its strong position in Europe. Acer Inc. employs 5,000 people worldwide. 2007 revenues reached US$14.07 billion.

Over 30 years of making history in the fast-paced IT industry shows that Acer has walked in the right direction. Its far-reaching strategy of focusing on R&D and marketing development laid the foundations and created a company ready to embrace the challenges of the future.

Learn more about Acer on the global website.

News

Phase 2 Contest Winners Announced!

Congratulations to all the winners of the Acer Timeline 8+ Hour Video Contest...
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Children's Book Writer from Skokie, IL Wins Acer Eight-Hour Video Contest

The winner produced original two-minute video which received 22,000 views on ...
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Acer on the Move, Takes #2 Spot Worldwide

“Worldwide PC shipments grew in the third quarter of this year, while Acer ov...
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