Acer SWOT and PESTLE Analysis

Strength

1. Winning through innovative solutions: Acer is a major player in the PC and display industry, ranking fifth in the world for total PC shipments in 2021 with a YoY growth of 21% in both notebook and desktop PCs. The company has experienced impressive growth in gaming, commercial notebooks, and other businesses. Acer's commitment to innovation is demonstrated by their state-of-the-art thermal cooling solutions and unique product lines, catering to the specific needs of gamers, creators, and education. Acer's strategy to explore new initiatives such as solutions for smart cities, expansion into adjacent territories, and cultivation of multiple business engines is gaining momentum. The company has been investing more resources into high-margin and high-growth opportunities such as the gaming ecosystem, Chromebooks for education and enterprises, creator line for designers, and the rugged line for outdoor or harsh environments. Additionally, Acer is innovating in newly identified segments such as green PCs and antimicrobial solutions for self-hygiene. Acer has also invested in several areas of cybersecurity and smart city solutions, which are provided through its subsidiaries. Acer Cyber Security Inc. is a leader of cybersecurity business in Taiwan, while Acer Synergy Tech provides customers with integrated IT services such as planning, integration, installation, and management of enterprise information infrastructure. Acer's commitment to innovation has been recognized with awards such as the Computex awards for design and innovation for products like the ConceptD 3 Ezel and ConceptD 7 Ezel notebooks, TravelMate P6 commercial notebook, Predator X34 S gaming monitor, and PLANET9 esports platform's in-game live AI translator.

2. Substanial market share across globe: The technology industry is one of the most dynamic industries. Technology is upgraded from time to time to provide better services to the customer. It becomes difficult for the players of this industry to sustain its market share. However, Acer Inc. has usurped a substantial market share across the globe. With a presence in 160 countries with regional offices in EMEA, Pan America & Pan Asia Pacific. According to data by research firm, IDC for the year 2021, Acer ranked No. 5 for total PCs with 7% share, No. 5 for notebooks with 8% share, and No. 4 for desktops with 4% share globally. With substantial market share, Acer Inc becomes a top player in the market. Such positive response from the markets for a reasonably long period motivates companies like Acer to invest heavily in Research & Development and maintain or improve its market share. Acer's 2021 revenue breakdown by regional operations were: Pan Asia Pacific with 40% share, EMEA with 34% share, and Pan America with 26% share.

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Political

1. Russia Ukraine conflict has deepened an already semiconductor chip crisis: The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted the global semiconductor chip supply, as Ukraine is a major producer of high-grade neon gas used in the manufacturing process of semiconductors. According to market research firm Techcet, more than 90% of the high-grade neon used in gas-phase lasers to produce chips used by US semiconductor companies is made in Ukraine. The gas is a byproduct of Russian steel manufacturing that is purified in Ukraine. The disruption of the supply chain for high-grade neon gas due to the conflict has worsened the shortage of chips, as neon gas is a crucial component in the production process. This could result in higher prices for chips and a delay in the production of electronic devices that rely on semiconductors, such as laptops, smartphones, and other gadgets. The global semiconductor industry has already been facing supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and any additional disruptions could further exacerbate the situation. As a company that relies heavily on the production and sale of electronic devices, such as laptops and monitors, Acer could be negatively affected by any disruption in the semiconductor chip supply chain. Any shortage of chips could lead to a delay in the production of Acer's products, which in turn could impact its revenue and profitability. Additionally, if chip prices were to increase due to a shortage of high-grade neon, Acer's production costs could rise, potentially leading to lower profit margins.

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