Since its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for total PCs and notebooks. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company' s continuing growth, while its multi-brand approach effectively integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Acer strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain through collaboration with suppliers. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter and London 2012 Olympic Games. Over 30 years of making history in the fast-paced IT industry, Acer� s far-reaching strategy of focusing on R& D and marketing development has laid the foundations and created a company ready to embrace the challenges of the future. The Acer Group employs 8, 000 people worldwide. Estimated revenues for 2010 reached US$ 19.9 billion.