Acer stories - Page 5

Another smartwatch, this time by Acer
Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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wearables
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smart home
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personal computing devices
Acer has unveiled its new Leap Ware smartwatch at a press conference in New York, which aims to help users manage fitness goals and offers social features.

Education, govt and corporate buck downward trend to record increased PC sales
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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Education, govt and corporate PC shipments have recorded growth in Australia for Q4 and full year 2016, IDC Australia says. So who's winning and why?.

Hands-on review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a tablet packed with value
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Armed with an Intel Core i3 processor, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is pretty zippy upon startup, and I found it easy to use the touch screen controls.

Hands-on review: ACER Aspire S13 - slim, sexy and powerful
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The Aspire S13 is easily one of the most user-friendly devices I’ve trialled, with a powerful processor, the wonderful ergonomics and a sexy feel.

Dick Smith creditors vote for liquidation of failed company
Tue, 26th Jul 2016
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personal computing devices
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apple
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synnex
Dick Smith Holdings creditors have voted to place the failed business into liquidation in a last ditch effort to recoup some of their lost money.

Acer NZ slides further into the red despite revenue increases
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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fintech
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acer
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finance, leasing & rental
Acer's New Zealand operations have tumbled further into the red, despite an increase in revenue, with losses topping $1 million for FY15.

Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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acer
Taiwanese tech giant Acer recently suffered a massive data breach that has potentially affected 34,500 of its US customers.

Acer plans ambitious repositioning strategy
Fri, 20th May 2016
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cloud services
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acer
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digital technology
Acer has announced plans to target several new markets to drive public perception away from being an inexpensive, entry-level PC brand.

Acer reports lacklustre revenues for 1Q16
Mon, 16th May 2016
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supply chain & logistics
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acer
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pc market
Acer has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2016, with figures not looking so great for the Taiwan-based PC vendor.

Acer works to maintain lead in competitive PC market
Mon, 9th May 2016
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
Acer battles for supremacy in the fierce PC industry, positioning itself as an innovator amidst giants with clearer visions.

NSW Government updates whole-of-government ICT hardware contract
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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personal computing devices
The NSW Government has extended its whole-of-government ICT hardware contract through to April 30, 2017 and updated the devices covered by the deal.

VIDEO: Acer Predator face off - X34 vs Z35
Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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gaming
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digital signage
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reviews
Watch the ultimate Acer Predator showdown, as Computer Lounge scrutinises the X34 and Z35 panels for the best gaming edge.

Emerson snaps up Distribution Central NZ boss for channel role
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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ibm
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distribution central
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acer
Emerson Network Power has snapped up Distribution Central NZ country manager Stewart Williams as its first New Zealand channel manager.

Microsoft and Acer expand partnership
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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partner programmes
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microsoft
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productivity
Microsoft-Acer tie-up enhances mobile productivity with pre-installed apps on Acer devices, elevating user experience from H2 2016.

Pakuranga College takes out New Era/Acer eLearning challenge
Thu, 10th Sep 2015
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acer
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new era it
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nato
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.

NZ PC market stabilises following competition from Lenovo
Thu, 3rd Sep 2015
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lenovo
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hp
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acer
New Zealand PC market stabilises despite decline, says IDC. PC shipments totalled 188,000 units in Q2 2015. HP dominates with 37% market share.

Lower PC pricing and Chromebooks bite into Acer NZ revenue
Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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fintech
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acer
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finance, leasing & rental
Acer New Zealand sees declining revenue - but a reduced loss - as entry level PC and Chromebook popularity bites.

New Acer portal links Aus resellers directly to SMB market
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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personal computing devices
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resellers
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acer
Acer has announced a new portal designed specifically for Australia’s small and medium businesses and the channel partners who support them.

Going down: NZ PC shipments slump in Q1
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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hp
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.

Acer unleashes tough Chromebooks on classrooms
Thu, 22nd Jan 2015
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edutech
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personal computing devices
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acer
Acer set to roll out durable Chromebooks tailored for students, featuring reinforced designs to withstand classroom rigours.