30 years young!

Not many people know this, but Acer is about to celebrate 30 years in business.

It's a sobering thought when you think about it. Acer was there at the very beginning of the PC revolution. It was a pioneering force behind Taiwan's IT evolution and is still there today, ranked as the world's fourth-largest PC vendor.

Technology has moved on so far since 1976, with so many unexpected developments and evolutions, it's almost completely unrecognizable today.

Breaking down the barriers between people and technology has been Acer's mission from the outset and its stubborn refusal to accept comprimises on this promise has allowed it to stay at the forefront of the IT world throughout its many transformations.

Celebrations kick off in Taiwan some time next week, but not just for what Acer has achieved, its market share or operating results, but to celebrate what the Acer brand stands for, the value it brings to each of its customers and continued research into making technology simple.

I know, this all sounds like an uncontrollably exaggerated Acer hype. Well it is. It's a great company to work with and an honour to be a part of their future. Happy Birthday Acer. I wish you many more happy and succesful years to come.