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Dell has grown by both organic and inorganic means since its inception
—notable mergers and acquisitions including Alienware (2006) and
Perot Systems (2009). As of 2009, the company sold personal
computers, servers, data storage devices, network switches, software,
and computer peripherals. Dell also sells HDTVs, cameras, printers,
MP3 players and other electronics built by other manufacturers. The
company is well known for its innovations in supply chain management
and electronic commerce.
Since the early 2000s Acer has streamlined its operations, spinning off
all of its manufacturing operations, which the company considered to
be of low value. Acer has implemented a new channel business model,
shifting from being a manufacturer to a pure brand company that
markets and distributes its products, while leaving the actual
production process in the hands of contract manufacturers.[3]
The company also owns the largest franchised computer retail chain in
Taipei, Taiwan