Bangkok--Sep 9--PC& Associates Consulting
Acer notebooks show strong growth in Asia Pacific in Q2 2005 And rank No. 1 in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
— For Thailand Acer had 32% market share —
Acer's notebooks demonstrated impressive second quarter growths in unit shipment, in the Asia Pacific region. Acer doubled its notebook growths in the region compared to the same period last year, and ranked first place in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand — according to preliminary figures released by global IT market intelligence and advisory firm, IDC.
The outstanding results confirm the long-term sustainability of Acer's Channel Business Model, which already proved to be successful in the European and U.S. markets. Now expanding to the Asia Pacific region, the model involves working with first-class PC industry suppliers and channel partners to effectively manage our global logistics, worldwide channels and customer service.
The Q2 2005 preliminary data showed that Acer notebooks ranked third place in Asia Pacific, with 104% year-on-year growth and demonstrated the highest growth rate among the top five vendors. Furthermore, Acer ranked No. 5 in terms of total PCs and desktop PCs in the region.
In Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, where Acer notebooks ranked No. 1, Acer again demonstrated outstanding year-on-year growths with 169% in Australia and 135% in Malaysia — the highest among the top five vendors. In Indonesia and Thailand, Acer notebooks grew by 178% and 91% respectively.
Mr. Harry Yang, Managing Director, Acer Computer Co., Ltd. said “We are proudly pleased of being the first place of notebook market in Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, and Indonesia — according to IDC research in Q2Y2005, For Thailand Acer had 32% of market share which preceded 4% from no. 2 and still continued of being no. 1 since Y2003. We extremely succeed because consumers are very confident and trust in our brand which always offers new technology and maintains the strength of our brand awareness in their mind”.
About Acer
Acer ranks among the world's top five branded PC vendors, designing and marketing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. In 2000, Acer spun-off its manufacturing operation to focus on globally marketing its brand-name products: desktop and mobile PCs, servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,600 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries.
Acer fist penetrated the market in Thailand 1984, establishing an office in 1993. Acer Computer Co., Ltd. has been growing rapidly and is now widely recognized in Thailand. A major sponsor of the 13th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1998, the company has been the recipient of The Reader’s Digest “Outstanding Brand Performance” for six years. For more information, please visit the Acer website at www.acer.co.th
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