History The types of PC desktop Pocket PC laptop netbook Tablet PC UltraMobile PC Industry Analysis Acer Global expansion&Challenge Market Share Others, 41.65% ASUS/Toshib a (tied), 5.55% Lenovo, 7.60% Dell, 12.90% Acer, 13% HP, 19.30% Global expansion Major target Markets Multi-Brand strategy Brands of Acer Inc: Advantages from Implement the multibrand strategy worldwide •with differentiated multi-brand products to satisfy diverse customer and market segments. •Expand Acer Group’s global PC market share. •Maintain control and minimize operating expenses. Global expansion Acer in America • In 2007,Acer used $710 million to acquire Gateway. • Get experience from Gateway • Enjoy the Gateway’s market share Global expansion Asia • In china, Acer ranks No.2 in terms of sales incoming. • Acer via sponsors series of sports events to improve brand recognition Europe • In 2008, Acer announced it had acquire 75% stakes of Packard Bell. • At same year, Acer has 38.9% growth for sale, the 15.7% of market share growth Challenge • Highly competitive , many competitors such as HP, Lenovo, TOSHIBA, Dell, Apple • Economic crisis & PC market shrink • The period of computer industry update is becoming shorter and shorter-----quickly as computer obsolete and depreciation • Keep innovation SWOT Analysis Strength Weakness Opportun ity Threat • Economic recession O2 • Mainland China market Many competitors all over the world T2 Substitute products HP R&D capabilities Dell Direct business model Lenovo Perfect and efficient service Good performance in Chinese market Short-term Recommendation Scale economy and effective shipping Improving its online service Long-term Recommendation Develop green technology Seek longterm partnership Achievement Conclusion Problems Conclusion Conclusion Future trend Future outlook Conclusion