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Thursday 4 March 2021
PC supply to remain constrained until 3Q21, says Acer chairman
The global supply of notebooks and other PCs will remain constrained all the way to the third quarter of this year as components continue to be in tight supply, according to Acer...
Friday 23 October 2020
Acer expects replacement demand to drive notebook market growth in 2021
Replacement demand from the consumer sector, in addition to Chromebooks, will be driving the overall notebook market growth in 2021, according to Acer chairman and CEO Jason Chen.
Thursday 24 September 2020
Acer eyeing bigger presence in non-PC field
Acer has seen sales generated from non-PC products climb as a proportion of company revenues to 20%, and expects the proportion to continue expanding thanks to its business diversification...
Monday 21 September 2020
HDD demand picking up thanks to surging Chromebook orders
Robust demand for Chromebooks from the education segment has not only led to shortages of entry-level processors and LCD panels, but also spurred demand for hard disc drives (HDDs),...
Thursday 10 September 2020
Acer delays notebook deliveries due to components shortfall
Acer has had to reschedule 70% of its notebook deliveries to next month due to shortages of panels and diverse ICs, especially those for educational models which will see strong demand...
Friday 31 July 2020
Acer to enjoy robust Chromebook sales in 3Q20
Despite a deceleration in demand from the work-from-home segment, Acer's notebook orders from the education segment, particularly those for Chromebooks, remain robust in the third...
Tuesday 14 July 2020
Acer optimistic about notebook demand in 2H20
Acer is optimistic about its notebook sales in the second half of 2020, with abundant orders in hand waiting to be fulfilled, according to company chairman and CEO Jason Chen. The...
Wednesday 4 March 2020
Acer bracing for PC market slowdown
With demand for notebooks continuing sliding, Acer is pushing to enhance its PC offerings, and remains aggressive in developing new businesses, according to company chairman Jason...
Friday 21 February 2020
Acer expands emerging businesses
Acer has grown its emerging businesses with their combined share in Acer's overall revenues having risen to 14.6% from 11% three years ago, according to company chairman Jason Chen...
Friday 21 February 2020
Global notebook market poised for rebound in 2H20, says Acer chairman
The global notebook market is poised for a strong rebound in the second half of 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak has not resulted in severe impacts to demand in other parts of the...
Friday 6 September 2019
Acer seeking new exponential growth momentum beyond PC sector
Acer will no longer just follow the Wintel direction for PC development, but will also develop new businesses based on fresh microtrends, seek exponential growth momentum through...
Friday 6 September 2019
PC makers see profits hit by trade war
PC supply chain players will see their profitability dented by lingering US-China trade conflicts, as they have to absorb part of cost increases resulting from production line relocation,...
Tuesday 23 July 2019
Acer to showcase more Concept D products at IFA
Acer is set to showcase a broader product lineup for its Concept D series targeting the CAD market at IFA in early September.
Wednesday 29 May 2019
Acer readies strategies for US-China trade war
Acer has prepared multiple sets of strategies to cushion the escalating trade tensions between the US and China, according to company chairman and CEO Jason Chen.
Friday 26 April 2019
Acer seeks to become trend leader of PC industry
Acer has been hosting two major product launch conferences every year since CEO Jason Chen became chairman and CEO, with one in April in New York, and one in September in Berlin....