Amstrad is a British electronics company founded in 1968 by Alan Sugar. It became well-known for producing personal computers, particularly the Amstrad CPC, which was popular in the 1980s. The company also manufactured various consumer electronics, including televisions and stereos. In the 1990s, Amstrad expanded its product line to include satellite receivers and telecom equipment. The company was eventually acquired by Sky Group in 2007, but its legacy in the computing industry remains significant, especially in the early days of home computing in the UK.