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Microsoft and Acer expand partnership
Partner Programmes

Microsoft and Acer expand partnership

Microsoft-Acer tie-up enhances mobile productivity with pre-installed apps on Acer devices, elevating user experience from H2 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016

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Acer stories

Acer plans ambitious repositioning strategy
Cloud Services

Acer plans ambitious repositioning strategy

Acer has announced plans to target several new markets to drive public perception away from being an inexpensive, entry-level PC brand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Acer reports lacklustre revenues for 1Q16
Supply Chain

Acer reports lacklustre revenues for 1Q16

Acer has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2016, with figures not looking so great for the Taiwan-based PC vendor.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Acer works to maintain lead in competitive PC market
PC Hardware

Acer works to maintain lead in competitive PC market

Acer battles for supremacy in the fierce PC industry, positioning itself as an innovator amidst giants with clearer visions.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016
VIDEO: Acer Predator face off - X34 vs Z35
Gaming

VIDEO: Acer Predator face off - X34 vs Z35

Watch the ultimate Acer Predator showdown, as Computer Lounge scrutinises the X34 and Z35 panels for the best gaming edge.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016
NZ PC market stabilises following competition from Lenovo
Lenovo

NZ PC market stabilises following competition from Lenovo

New Zealand PC market stabilises despite decline, says IDC. PC shipments totalled 188,000 units in Q2 2015. HP dominates with 37% market share.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue
Fintech

Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue

Acer New Zealand sees declining revenue - but a reduced loss - as entry level PC and Chromebook popularity bites.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2015
New Acer portal links Aus resellers directly to SMB market
Resellers

New Acer portal links Aus resellers directly to SMB market

Acer has announced a new portal designed specifically for Australia's small and medium businesses and the channel partners who support them.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2015
Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Network Infrastructure

Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1

PC shipments in New Zealand slumped in Q1, with exchange rates one of the key factors – and the months ahead aren't looking much better.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015
Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market
Network Infrastructure

Strength in APAC positive signs for PC market

APAC's resilience shines as Lenovo, HP see growth, offering a glimmer of hope amidst global PC market decline, per IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2015
NZ 'fastest growing' PC market in APAC...
Network Infrastructure

NZ 'fastest growing' PC market in APAC...

New Zealand leads the APAC region with a 19% increase in PC shipments year-on-year for Q2 2014, driven by economic confidence and commercial demand.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2014
Synnex NZ eyes corporate growth, cloud...
Lenovo

Synnex NZ eyes corporate growth, cloud...

Synnex New Zealand is experiencing rapid growth in its corporate reseller and system integrator business, with plans to hire new staff to service the market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2014
Chromebook sales set to triple as vendor interest intensifies…
Lenovo

Chromebook sales set to triple as vendor interest intensifies…

Chromebook sales forecast to nearly triple by 2017, as vendors dive into the thriving market aiming to rejuvenate sub-$300 PC interest.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2014
New tablet phase ahead as vendors claw back Apple / Samsung dominance
Lenovo

New tablet phase ahead as vendors claw back Apple / Samsung dominance

Tablet market grows 11% in Q2 2014, but faces challenges as new players challenge Apple and Samsung's dominance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2014

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Pakuranga College takes out New Era/Acer eLearning challenge
Schools

Pakuranga College takes out New Era/Acer eLearning challenge

Pakuranga College students have been reaping the rewards of an outcome-based eLearning initiative, which has now won them $10,000 of IT and support.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2015
Acer unleashes tough Chromebooks on classrooms
EduTech

Acer unleashes tough Chromebooks on classrooms

Acer set to roll out durable Chromebooks tailored for students, featuring reinforced designs to withstand classroom rigours.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
Chromebooks go big
Semiconductors

Chromebooks go big

Recent success in the ultra-affordable Chromebook market now sees Acer enlarging its 11 and 13 inch display models to a somewhat regular size of 15 inches.

By Alistair Ross • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015