About AST Research, Inc.
AST Research, Inc. was a United States–based manufacturer of personal computers, servers, and enterprise computing systems. The company designed, manufactured, and marketed desktop computers, notebook computers, workstations, servers, and related information technology products for business, government, education, and consumer customers. AST Research also provided system integration, technical support, maintenance, and professional services through a global network of distributors, resellers, and service partners. The company was founded in 1980 and was headquartered in Irvine, California, United States. In 1998, AST Research, Inc. was acquired by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., and the AST brand was subsequently discontinued.