ASUS Education Sponsors Laptops for top-performing Mpumalanga Matriculants

Middelburg, 14 January 2025 — ASUS Education, a division of ASUS, a global leader in technology innovation, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of ten ASUS ExpertBook B1 laptops, each bundled with a wireless mouse and a sleek backpack, for the top-performing matriculants in Mpumalanga. The initiative underscores ASUS Business’s commitment to empowering South African youth by equipping them with advanced tools to excel in their education and future endeavours.

ASUS will present the laptops during the 2024 Grade 12 National Senior Certificate Results Announcement hosted by the Mpumalanga Department of Education. The ceremony, which will take place on 14 January 2025, will honour the hard work, resilience, and accomplishments of matriculants who have excelled in their final exams.

“Innovation is about pushing boundaries,” said Marce Heath, Commercial Marketing Manager at ASUS South Africa. “By providing these high-performing laptops to Mpumalanga’s top achievers, we aim to help bridge the digital divide. Education is the foundation of innovation, and we are proud to play a role in fostering a culture of growth and creativity among South Africa’s youth.”

The ASUS ExpertBook B1 is the ideal device for students transitioning into higher education or entering the workforce. Powered by a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, the laptop delivers lightning-fast performance, robust security features, and a lightweight design, making it perfect for productivity on the move. With its durable build and advanced features, the ExpertBook B1 ensures that students can seamlessly adapt to the demands of a digital-first world.

“By equipping these top-performing matriculants with ExpertBooks, we are supporting them with the tools they need to jumpstart their careers and succeed in a fast-changing, interconnected world,” Heath added.

A commitment to South Africa’s future

This sponsorship is part of ASUS Education’s broader mission to drive innovation, sustainability and inclusivity. With over 16,000 employees globally, including 5,000 engineers and 1,000 AI specialists, ASUS has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology. The company is also committed to leveraging its resources to create an effortless and joyful digital life for everyone.

Helping to address the immediate need of today’s classrooms and laying the groundwork for scalable, future-focused systems, ASUS Education assists educators and institutions with technology solutions that meet ever-evolving academic requirements. To accomplish that, ASUS offers devices that feature modular designs, the latest software applications for students and educators to leverage advanced educational programmes, and an emphasis on sustainability and long-term durability. All of this aligns ASUS’s efforts with the company’s inclusivity and sustainability goals, as well as helps to bridge the digital divide and create equitable access to technology.

“We believe in the transformative power of education and technology,” Heath concluded. “As we continue to expand our presence in South Africa, initiatives like these demonstrate our commitment to nurturing talent, driving innovation and contributing to the growth of our communities.”

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