ASUS Republic of Gamers Wins 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Award

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Prestigious International Awards Program Recognizes Standout Educational Technology Companies and Visionaries Shaping the Future of Learning Fremont, CA, June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG), the ASUS sub-brand creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software, today announced that it has been selected as the winner of the “HigherEd EdTech Deployment of the Year” award in the 8th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market. EdTech Breakthrough Award   ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) deployed full tournament-grade gaming ecosystems during the 2025–2026 academic year, supporting the most expansive EdTech deployment in collegiate esports to date. To achieve this, the company acted as the Official PC Provider of the three largest esports organizations in North America: National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE), PlayVS, and the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC). Through NACE, ROG supported over 4,000 varsity student-athletes across 150+ member institutions. Through PlayVS, ROG-powered setups were active on more than 900 college campuses. Through NECC, ROG powered competition across 500+ participating colleges and universities.   Each tournament setup delivered a complete ROG ecosystem featuring the ROG G700 and ROG GM700. These PCs are engineered for performance, optimized thermals, and advanced connectivity, ensuring athletes can compete without lag or interruption. Beyond the PC itself, the setup included headsets, keyboards, mice, and mousepads to create a unified, professional-grade experience that mirrors what students will encounter in industry. Players competed on ROG-powered setups in front of a live audience, with matches broadcast on Twitch to thousands of fans. In addition, the partnerships included program support, product integration, research initiatives, and event activations. Students discovered interests in STEM fields, game development, and digital content creation.   “Like traditional sports, esports create higher student engagement in the classroom by fostering a sense of community and belonging. Participation can also boost communication and strategic thinking skills, helping to earn scholarships and support luc...

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