Global chip manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), which has decided to lay off about 1,600 employees worldwide due to business slowdown and losses, said it would not lead to any job loss in its India operations.
"The job cuts are essentially at the global level but not in India. They are some of the rolls, which are found to be redundant in the company. The decision to slash about 10 percent of the workforce worldwide will have no impact on our operations in the Indian subcontinent," AMD India managing director Alok Ohrie told IANS here Tuesday.
The $6-billion, second largest American chipmaker for computing, graphics and consumer electronics announced late Monday, after the US stock markets closed, that it would reduce 10 percent of its global payroll - about 16,000 employees - on account of worsening business conditions.
"On the contrary, our parent company is bullish about India. During the last quarter, we have hired about 250 people for business expansion and chip design services. In fact, our corporate headquarters is supportive of our expansion plans. We are seeing development taking place in our business and engineering operations," Ohrie pointed out.
He, however, declined to mention the total headcount in the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary, which has development centres in Bangalore and Hyderabad and marketing offices in Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
AMD spokesman Drew Prairie said in a statement that the layoffs were part of a cost restructuring to enable the firm return to profit-making and would be applied across groups at all levels.
For the calendar year 2007, the California-based AMD reported a net loss of $3.4 billion, including non-cash charges of $2 billion on total revenue of $6.01 billion as against net loss of $166 million and revenue of $5.7 billion in 2006.
AMD India expanded its research and development operations in November 2007, with a new silicon design facility in Bangalore with 350 seats.
Opening the new centre then, AMD chairman and CEO Hector Ruiz said in its quest to become the technology partner of choice for the semiconductor industry, its Indian subsidiary would play a vital role in designing and delivering industry-leading solutions tailored to the needs of its customers in the subcontinent and the world over.
For the first quarter (January-March) of 2008, AMD has projected revenue of $1.5 billion in its guidance, which would be a decline of 15 percent from the previous quarter due to lower-than-expected sales across all business segments.
Indo-Asian News Service
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
New AMD Phenom(TM) X3 8000 Series Processors and AMD 780 Chipsets Create the Ultimate Mainstream Desktop Platform
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the availability of AMD Phenom(TM) X3 8000 series triple-core processors, providing gamers and digital media enthusiasts with exceptional performance at mainstream price points. AMD Phenom X3 processors are designed to improve multi-threaded application performance over dual-core processors at the same clock speed. As the world's only triple-core x86 processor, AMD Phenom X3 processors bring multi-core technology to a broader audience in search of desktop PCs that easily handle today's digital entertainment workloads.
When paired with the AMD 780 series chipset, AMD Phenom X3 processors can deliver significant enhancements in gaming and high-definition experiences for mainstream PC customers. This AMD desktop solution can provide a full HD experience with support for the latest and most demanding formats, including VC-1, MPEG-2 and H.264 on a mainstream PC. With the AMD Unified Video Decoder (UVD), the solution can process HD playback on the better-suited GPU rather than the CPU so consumers may enjoy a smooth HD viewing experience--less lag, stalling and dropped scenes--in the latest Blu-ray titles.
"In 2007, AMD committed to delivering AMD Phenom triple-core processors in Q1 2008 and today the company makes good on that promise," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, strategic marketing, AMD. "AMD understands that today's PC applications are best accelerated with a range of multi-core products from quad- to triple- to dual-core processors, and that's why we now deliver the broadest multi-core desktop lineup in the industry."
AMD Phenom X3 processor and AMD 780G chipset based desktop PCs offer DirectX 10 game compatibility, so casual gamers can now enjoy enhanced gaming experience such as truly lifelike 3D graphics and dynamic interactivity in the latest game titles. Gamers looking to scale their performance with the addition of a discrete graphics card can accelerate their performance with ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology. This technology can harness the graphics power of both an ATI discrete graphics card and the motherboard GPU in tandem, delivering in some applications up to 70 percent improvements in 3D performance.( 1) In addition, the AMD 780G chipset is the second generation AMD chipset to feature AMD OverDrive(TM), a simple user interface that brings performance tuning to the masses.(2)
AMD Phenom(TM) X3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors
AMD Phenom X3 8400 and AMD Phenom X3 8600 processors can improve performance over dual-core processors on single-threaded applications and can scale with the same applications that scale with quad-core. AMD Phenom triple-core processors can also increase performance for multitasking usage models and multi-threaded applications, aligned with similar benefits available with AMD Phenom X4 quad-core processors.
AMD will be collaborating with ZT Systems to premiere the first system featuring the new AMD Phenom X3 triple-core processor on QVC during the Computer Shop broadcast, which is scheduled to air March 31 at 10 p.m. EDT.
"New ZT Affinity desktops featuring the AMD Phenom X3 8400 triple-core processor deliver 'The Latest Technology for Less,' empowering a broader range of customers to experience the performance and multi-tasking capability of true multi-core technology," said Russell Carlisle, VP of Marketing, ZT Systems. "The ZT Affinity 5202Zi is a perfect fit for consumers looking for a stylish, affordable compact PC with the power they need for today's cutting-edge digital entertainment."
Availability
Systems powered by AMD Phenom X3 processors 8400 (2.1GHz) and 8600 (2.3GHz) are expected to be initially available from leading OEMs and system builders. For processor pricing details, please visit www.amd.com/pricing. For press collateral pertaining to the new AMD Phenom X4 and X3 models including product specifications and availability, images and partner support, please visit www.amd.com/phenom/presskit.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
When paired with the AMD 780 series chipset, AMD Phenom X3 processors can deliver significant enhancements in gaming and high-definition experiences for mainstream PC customers. This AMD desktop solution can provide a full HD experience with support for the latest and most demanding formats, including VC-1, MPEG-2 and H.264 on a mainstream PC. With the AMD Unified Video Decoder (UVD), the solution can process HD playback on the better-suited GPU rather than the CPU so consumers may enjoy a smooth HD viewing experience--less lag, stalling and dropped scenes--in the latest Blu-ray titles.
"In 2007, AMD committed to delivering AMD Phenom triple-core processors in Q1 2008 and today the company makes good on that promise," said Bob Brewer, corporate vice president, strategic marketing, AMD. "AMD understands that today's PC applications are best accelerated with a range of multi-core products from quad- to triple- to dual-core processors, and that's why we now deliver the broadest multi-core desktop lineup in the industry."
AMD Phenom X3 processor and AMD 780G chipset based desktop PCs offer DirectX 10 game compatibility, so casual gamers can now enjoy enhanced gaming experience such as truly lifelike 3D graphics and dynamic interactivity in the latest game titles. Gamers looking to scale their performance with the addition of a discrete graphics card can accelerate their performance with ATI Hybrid Graphics Technology. This technology can harness the graphics power of both an ATI discrete graphics card and the motherboard GPU in tandem, delivering in some applications up to 70 percent improvements in 3D performance.( 1) In addition, the AMD 780G chipset is the second generation AMD chipset to feature AMD OverDrive(TM), a simple user interface that brings performance tuning to the masses.(2)
AMD Phenom(TM) X3 8000 Series Triple-Core Processors
AMD Phenom X3 8400 and AMD Phenom X3 8600 processors can improve performance over dual-core processors on single-threaded applications and can scale with the same applications that scale with quad-core. AMD Phenom triple-core processors can also increase performance for multitasking usage models and multi-threaded applications, aligned with similar benefits available with AMD Phenom X4 quad-core processors.
AMD will be collaborating with ZT Systems to premiere the first system featuring the new AMD Phenom X3 triple-core processor on QVC during the Computer Shop broadcast, which is scheduled to air March 31 at 10 p.m. EDT.
"New ZT Affinity desktops featuring the AMD Phenom X3 8400 triple-core processor deliver 'The Latest Technology for Less,' empowering a broader range of customers to experience the performance and multi-tasking capability of true multi-core technology," said Russell Carlisle, VP of Marketing, ZT Systems. "The ZT Affinity 5202Zi is a perfect fit for consumers looking for a stylish, affordable compact PC with the power they need for today's cutting-edge digital entertainment."
Availability
Systems powered by AMD Phenom X3 processors 8400 (2.1GHz) and 8600 (2.3GHz) are expected to be initially available from leading OEMs and system builders. For processor pricing details, please visit www.amd.com/pricing. For press collateral pertaining to the new AMD Phenom X4 and X3 models including product specifications and availability, images and partner support, please visit www.amd.com/phenom/presskit.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
AMD and Microsoft Collaborate on Windows Server 2008 to Deliver Industry Leading Solution to Customers
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced it has worked closely with Microsoft throughout the Windows Server® 2008 development process, to deliver the ultimate server solution. Through their strong partnership, both companies have optimized their respective hardware and software technologies to work together to address the demands of today’s global digital economy and meet the computing requirements of businesses of all sizes.
AMD Opteron™ processors were designed with 64-bit computing in mind and in combination with Windows Server 2008 they deliver a powerful platform for running business solutions that can maximize productivity and profitability. Customers using AMD Opteron processors, including Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, and Windows Server 2008 can experience unparalleled performance, energy efficiency and investment protection, further pushing virtualization, web serving, and business intelligence capabilities into the mainstream.
“We congratulate Microsoft on the release of the next generation Windows Server operating system,” said Randy Allen, corporate vice president, Server and Workstation Division, AMD. “At AMD, we believe the ultimate server solution begins with the ultimate collaboration. Windows Server 2008 with Microsoft’s hypervisor-based server virtualization technology (Hyper-V) will leverage the industry-leading performance of the AMD Opteron processor to deliver the level of support needed to fuel tomorrow’s business innovation. Additionally, Microsoft and AMD’s robust product architectures allow customers to scale with ease, while providing unmatched performance, a reduced overall cost of ownership and a flexible infrastructure that can evolve as their organization grows.”
In 2002, AMD and Microsoft began a collaboration to bring the benefits of 64-bit computing to the x86 computing market. Today, this strong technology partnership continues and is driving innovations that are helping customers run more efficient and cost-effective businesses. Since AMD is a trusted technology partner to Microsoft, AMD technology-based platforms are used as development and test systems throughout Microsoft’s product development cycle. The AMD64 technology-based servers and clients are also used as development and test systems throughout Microsoft’s development product development cycle. By leveraging the power of an AMD-Microsoft optimized solution such as Windows Server 2008, customers can take advantage of balanced, scalable solutions that are easy to manage and operate in today's demanding business environment.
“Our customers are excited about the vibrant ecosystem that has developed around Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008,” said Bob Muglia, senior vice president of the Server and Tools Business at Microsoft Corp. “The combined power of Windows Server 2008 and AMD Opteron processors will help customers achieve flexible, reliable and powerful technology solutions.”
AMD and Microsoft customer Nivio is an example of a growing, innovative start-up business that is leveraging the two companies’ technologies to deliver the desktop experience as a service to almost anyone with an Internet-enabled device, anywhere in the world.
“AMD and Microsoft technologies are very complementary and perfect for our environment,” said Nivio Founder and CEO Sachin Duggal. “The AMD Opteron processor offers innovations like HyperTransport™ technology which allow us to support an exceptional amount of users with optimal levels of performance and availability—all while keeping costs low for us. And we can deliver one of the world’s leading operating systems virtually to countless users worldwide, knowing that for our environment, the current and future versions of Microsoft Windows Server are ideal for their stability and ease of use.”
The benefits of Windows Server 2008 running on AMD Opteron processors include:
Cost-Effective Virtualization and Energy Efficiency
Customers are harnessing the power of virtualization as delivered by AMD Opteron processors and Windows Server 2008. The combined power of AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology and Windows Server Hyper-V technologies form a strong solution to create an operationally efficient computing platform designed to maximize client and server resources, thereby helping customers realize better investment protection. Specifically on the hardware level, AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology improves efficiency by allowing customers to host more transactions and users per server with greater control and less overhead.
AMD and Microsoft are committed to leading the world to energy-efficient processing. Windows Server 2008 fully supports the Enhanced AMD PowerNow!™ technology of Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, which along with innovations such as AMD CoolCore™ Technology and Dual Dynamic Power Management™, offer the ability to help reduce power and cooling requirements. Additionally, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors can provide increased performance-per-watt efficiencies while maintaining the same power and thermal infrastructure as previous generations of AMD Opteron processors.
Versatile Web and Application Sharing and Capacity-Rich Business Intelligence
Scalability is often the hurdle to turning mountains of data into more insightful and valuable intelligence. The scalability and control of AMD Opteron processors and Windows Server 2008 help meet the challenging demands of running an “always on” online business. Customers can find a resource-smart infrastructure with AMD and Microsoft that will easily help scale to meet the ever-growing number of users and transactions in a business with a high level of availability. The superior manageability of the technologies helps businesses reduce total costs by maximizing staff resources and budget.
Additionally, an AMD Opteron processor-based server running Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server™ 2008 includes unique optimizations designed to increase throughput to deliver high speed and performance for memory- and data-intensive Business Intelligence applications. The joint solution offers large memory footprints and outstanding processing bandwidth, bringing Business Intelligence more mainstream, to enterprise and SMB customers alike.
AMD Opteron™ processors were designed with 64-bit computing in mind and in combination with Windows Server 2008 they deliver a powerful platform for running business solutions that can maximize productivity and profitability. Customers using AMD Opteron processors, including Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, and Windows Server 2008 can experience unparalleled performance, energy efficiency and investment protection, further pushing virtualization, web serving, and business intelligence capabilities into the mainstream.
“We congratulate Microsoft on the release of the next generation Windows Server operating system,” said Randy Allen, corporate vice president, Server and Workstation Division, AMD. “At AMD, we believe the ultimate server solution begins with the ultimate collaboration. Windows Server 2008 with Microsoft’s hypervisor-based server virtualization technology (Hyper-V) will leverage the industry-leading performance of the AMD Opteron processor to deliver the level of support needed to fuel tomorrow’s business innovation. Additionally, Microsoft and AMD’s robust product architectures allow customers to scale with ease, while providing unmatched performance, a reduced overall cost of ownership and a flexible infrastructure that can evolve as their organization grows.”
In 2002, AMD and Microsoft began a collaboration to bring the benefits of 64-bit computing to the x86 computing market. Today, this strong technology partnership continues and is driving innovations that are helping customers run more efficient and cost-effective businesses. Since AMD is a trusted technology partner to Microsoft, AMD technology-based platforms are used as development and test systems throughout Microsoft’s product development cycle. The AMD64 technology-based servers and clients are also used as development and test systems throughout Microsoft’s development product development cycle. By leveraging the power of an AMD-Microsoft optimized solution such as Windows Server 2008, customers can take advantage of balanced, scalable solutions that are easy to manage and operate in today's demanding business environment.
“Our customers are excited about the vibrant ecosystem that has developed around Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008,” said Bob Muglia, senior vice president of the Server and Tools Business at Microsoft Corp. “The combined power of Windows Server 2008 and AMD Opteron processors will help customers achieve flexible, reliable and powerful technology solutions.”
AMD and Microsoft customer Nivio is an example of a growing, innovative start-up business that is leveraging the two companies’ technologies to deliver the desktop experience as a service to almost anyone with an Internet-enabled device, anywhere in the world.
“AMD and Microsoft technologies are very complementary and perfect for our environment,” said Nivio Founder and CEO Sachin Duggal. “The AMD Opteron processor offers innovations like HyperTransport™ technology which allow us to support an exceptional amount of users with optimal levels of performance and availability—all while keeping costs low for us. And we can deliver one of the world’s leading operating systems virtually to countless users worldwide, knowing that for our environment, the current and future versions of Microsoft Windows Server are ideal for their stability and ease of use.”
The benefits of Windows Server 2008 running on AMD Opteron processors include:
Cost-Effective Virtualization and Energy Efficiency
Customers are harnessing the power of virtualization as delivered by AMD Opteron processors and Windows Server 2008. The combined power of AMD Virtualization™ (AMD-V™) technology and Windows Server Hyper-V technologies form a strong solution to create an operationally efficient computing platform designed to maximize client and server resources, thereby helping customers realize better investment protection. Specifically on the hardware level, AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology improves efficiency by allowing customers to host more transactions and users per server with greater control and less overhead.
AMD and Microsoft are committed to leading the world to energy-efficient processing. Windows Server 2008 fully supports the Enhanced AMD PowerNow!™ technology of Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors, which along with innovations such as AMD CoolCore™ Technology and Dual Dynamic Power Management™, offer the ability to help reduce power and cooling requirements. Additionally, Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors can provide increased performance-per-watt efficiencies while maintaining the same power and thermal infrastructure as previous generations of AMD Opteron processors.
Versatile Web and Application Sharing and Capacity-Rich Business Intelligence
Scalability is often the hurdle to turning mountains of data into more insightful and valuable intelligence. The scalability and control of AMD Opteron processors and Windows Server 2008 help meet the challenging demands of running an “always on” online business. Customers can find a resource-smart infrastructure with AMD and Microsoft that will easily help scale to meet the ever-growing number of users and transactions in a business with a high level of availability. The superior manageability of the technologies helps businesses reduce total costs by maximizing staff resources and budget.
Additionally, an AMD Opteron processor-based server running Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server™ 2008 includes unique optimizations designed to increase throughput to deliver high speed and performance for memory- and data-intensive Business Intelligence applications. The joint solution offers large memory footprints and outstanding processing bandwidth, bringing Business Intelligence more mainstream, to enterprise and SMB customers alike.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
AMD launches first 50x15 lab in Hyderabad in collaboration with American India Foundation
AMD (NYSE: AMD) and the American India Foundation (AIF), today announced the launch of the first Learning Lab in Hyderabad at the Government Girls High School, West Marredpally. The Learning Lab reiterates AMD’s commitment to connect 50 percent of the world’s population to the Internet by 2015 under the aegis of its 50x15 Initiative.
Equipped with AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core processor-based Microsoft IQ PCs, the lab will provide affordable Internet access to more than 450 school children at the Government Girls High School, West Marredpally.
“The 50x15 Initiative was established with the aim to empower a larger segment of our world’s population with Internet access. This initiative is creating digital inclusion ecosystems around the world that will eventually enable sustainable economic development. With the launch of the Learning Lab in Hyderabad, we hope to be able to bring positive change in the lives of 450 students at the Government Girls High School,” said Adrian Hartog, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Consumer Electronics Group & President, AMD Canada.
“We have tried and ensured that we provide state of the art infrastructure to these students, who have the will to learn and are the future,” said Dasaradha R Gude, Managing Director, AMD R&D Center, India. “These initiatives will truly benefit the students and the community. Our local AMD India employees are truly excited about creating the ideal local conditions and an ecosystem for students in Hyderabad as part of the global 50x15 Initiative.”
“American India Foundation’s (AIF) efforts have been focused on accelerating social and economic change in the country. Our collaboration with AMD for the 50x15 initiative takes us a step further towards our collective goal of providing education for underprivileged students, through harnessing the power of technology,” said AIF President, Lata Krishnan.
This launch in Hyderabad follows the inauguration of a similar lab in Bangalore, on November 11, 2007. This new Learning Lab joins more than 25 50x15 Learning Labs that have been created worldwide and they extend AMD’s global commitment to expanding education opportunities in the communities in which it operates. The experience gained from all 50x15 Learning Lab deployments around the world have been made available in printable capsules at www.50x15.com.
AMD began operation in India in April 2001 with the launch of AMD Far East Ltd (India) and currently employs approximately 700 people across several facilities in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
About AMDi
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
About 50x15i
The 50x15 Initiative, launched by AMD in 2004 at the World Economic Forum, is a bold and far-reaching effort to develop new technology and solutions that will help enable affordable Internet access and computing capability for 50 percent of the world's population by the year 2015. More than just goodwill, 50x15 is about fostering long-term economic progress and investment within high-growth markets in ways that benefit a wide range of people and businesses. For more information, visit www.50x15.com.
About the American India Foundation
The American India Foundation (AIF) is a leading international development organization charged with the mission of accelerating social and economic change in India. AIF awards grants to education, livelihood, and public health projects in India – with emphases on elementary education, women’s empowerment, and HIV/AIDS, respectively. AIF also administers two programs: (1) Service Corps, which develops young American leaders by placing them with Indian non-profits based on skills and need and (2) Digital Equalizer, which bridges the “digital divide” by providing computers, Internet, and training to under-resourced schools.
Equipped with AMD Athlon™ Dual-Core processor-based Microsoft IQ PCs, the lab will provide affordable Internet access to more than 450 school children at the Government Girls High School, West Marredpally.
“The 50x15 Initiative was established with the aim to empower a larger segment of our world’s population with Internet access. This initiative is creating digital inclusion ecosystems around the world that will eventually enable sustainable economic development. With the launch of the Learning Lab in Hyderabad, we hope to be able to bring positive change in the lives of 450 students at the Government Girls High School,” said Adrian Hartog, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Consumer Electronics Group & President, AMD Canada.
“We have tried and ensured that we provide state of the art infrastructure to these students, who have the will to learn and are the future,” said Dasaradha R Gude, Managing Director, AMD R&D Center, India. “These initiatives will truly benefit the students and the community. Our local AMD India employees are truly excited about creating the ideal local conditions and an ecosystem for students in Hyderabad as part of the global 50x15 Initiative.”
“American India Foundation’s (AIF) efforts have been focused on accelerating social and economic change in the country. Our collaboration with AMD for the 50x15 initiative takes us a step further towards our collective goal of providing education for underprivileged students, through harnessing the power of technology,” said AIF President, Lata Krishnan.
This launch in Hyderabad follows the inauguration of a similar lab in Bangalore, on November 11, 2007. This new Learning Lab joins more than 25 50x15 Learning Labs that have been created worldwide and they extend AMD’s global commitment to expanding education opportunities in the communities in which it operates. The experience gained from all 50x15 Learning Lab deployments around the world have been made available in printable capsules at www.50x15.com.
AMD began operation in India in April 2001 with the launch of AMD Far East Ltd (India) and currently employs approximately 700 people across several facilities in Bangalore and Hyderabad.
About AMDi
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
About 50x15i
The 50x15 Initiative, launched by AMD in 2004 at the World Economic Forum, is a bold and far-reaching effort to develop new technology and solutions that will help enable affordable Internet access and computing capability for 50 percent of the world's population by the year 2015. More than just goodwill, 50x15 is about fostering long-term economic progress and investment within high-growth markets in ways that benefit a wide range of people and businesses. For more information, visit www.50x15.com.
About the American India Foundation
The American India Foundation (AIF) is a leading international development organization charged with the mission of accelerating social and economic change in India. AIF awards grants to education, livelihood, and public health projects in India – with emphases on elementary education, women’s empowerment, and HIV/AIDS, respectively. AIF also administers two programs: (1) Service Corps, which develops young American leaders by placing them with Indian non-profits based on skills and need and (2) Digital Equalizer, which bridges the “digital divide” by providing computers, Internet, and training to under-resourced schools.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
MD Expands R&D Presence in India
AMD's Chairman and CEO Dr. Hector Ruiz Inaugurates New Engineering Facility in Bangalore, Highlighting the Region's Rapidly Growing Contribution to AMD's Global Silicon and Platform Design Leadership
AMD (NYSE: AMD), a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets, today announced the opening of a new silicon design and platform research and development (R&D)facility in Bangalore.
As India's role and importance in AMD's global R&D network increases, the number of employees in Bangalore continues to grow, requiring a new facility that will accommodate the current team while also providing room for future growth. Employees will move into the new 52,000 square-foot center upon its completion and continue to focus on development of AMD's most advanced, next-generation processing solutions.
Dr. Hector Ruiz, AMD's Chairman and CEO, traveled to Bangalore to inaugurate the newly built center, which is comprised of state-of-the-art office space offering a host of modern amenities to improve the overall work experience.
"Our engineering employees in India play a critical role in AMD's global design network, and this new R&D center gives them the world-class equipment and resources they need to excel," said Ruiz. "In AMD's quest to become the technology partner of choice for the industry, this facility is vital to help us design and deliver industry-leading solutions specifically tailored to the needs of our customers in India, and for all our customers worldwide."
Mr. Alok Ohrie, Managing Director, AMD India said, "In a short span of six years of presence in India, AMD has posted marketshare gains as well as significant contributions to global R&D efforts. AMD India's expansion demonstrates the confidence our corporation has in the delivery capabilities of the India R&D teams."
Engineering staffs in Bangalore are playing the lead role on "Shanghai," AMD's first 45nm quad-core microprocessor, and are currently involved in design testing and optimization of the new chip. Prior to their efforts on "Shanghai," teams were responsible for delivering key intellectual property (IP) for the first Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) microprocessor, previously codenamed "Barcelona."
AMD will continue operating its first facility in the city, using the existing office space for administration, sales and marketing staffs.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
AMD (NYSE: AMD), a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets, today announced the opening of a new silicon design and platform research and development (R&D)facility in Bangalore.
As India's role and importance in AMD's global R&D network increases, the number of employees in Bangalore continues to grow, requiring a new facility that will accommodate the current team while also providing room for future growth. Employees will move into the new 52,000 square-foot center upon its completion and continue to focus on development of AMD's most advanced, next-generation processing solutions.
Dr. Hector Ruiz, AMD's Chairman and CEO, traveled to Bangalore to inaugurate the newly built center, which is comprised of state-of-the-art office space offering a host of modern amenities to improve the overall work experience.
"Our engineering employees in India play a critical role in AMD's global design network, and this new R&D center gives them the world-class equipment and resources they need to excel," said Ruiz. "In AMD's quest to become the technology partner of choice for the industry, this facility is vital to help us design and deliver industry-leading solutions specifically tailored to the needs of our customers in India, and for all our customers worldwide."
Mr. Alok Ohrie, Managing Director, AMD India said, "In a short span of six years of presence in India, AMD has posted marketshare gains as well as significant contributions to global R&D efforts. AMD India's expansion demonstrates the confidence our corporation has in the delivery capabilities of the India R&D teams."
Engineering staffs in Bangalore are playing the lead role on "Shanghai," AMD's first 45nm quad-core microprocessor, and are currently involved in design testing and optimization of the new chip. Prior to their efforts on "Shanghai," teams were responsible for delivering key intellectual property (IP) for the first Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) microprocessor, previously codenamed "Barcelona."
AMD will continue operating its first facility in the city, using the existing office space for administration, sales and marketing staffs.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
Monday, November 26, 2007
AMD Announces $622M Investment by Mubadala Development Company
AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced that it has received an investment from a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company, a strategic investment and development company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mubadala invested approximately $622 million, receiving 49 million newly-issued shares at a price per share of $12.70, the closing price of AMD common stock on November 15, 2007. AMD received approximately $608 million, after reimbursing Mubadala for approximately $14.6 million in expenses. AMD will use the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of common stock for general corporate purposes including accelerating its long-term, customer-focused growth strategy by investing in R&D, product innovations and manufacturing excellence.
"We proudly welcome Mubadala, a world-class investor, to the AMD shareholder family. This investment strengthens AMD's ability to deliver customer-centric innovation and choice to the marketplace, creating greater value for all of our shareholders," said AMD Chairman and CEO Hector Ruiz.
Mubadala CEO and Managing Director Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak said, "AMD is a great fit for Mubadala's investment approach -- a spirited competitor and innovator led by a strong and visionary management team. We see significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation."
This is a non-controlling, minority investment. Mubadala will not receive any board representation as part of the deal. This transaction does not present a controlling investment or acquisition subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).
Merrill Lynch acted as financial advisor to AMD. Lehman Brothers acted as lead financial advisor to Mubadala; Morgan Stanley acted as co-financial advisor.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
About Mubadala
Mubadala is an investment and development company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Wholly-owned by the Abu Dhabi Government, Mubadala's mission is to create and maximize long-term returns as an engaged investor in high-performing businesses and promising new ventures.
The company has a growing and multifaceted international portfolio, with significant interests in sectors such as energy, heavy industry, telecommunications, infrastructure, and aerospace. For more information, visit www.mubadala.ae.
For More Information
This sale of AMD's common stock has been made by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting Ruth Cotter, AMD Investor Relations (+1-408-749-3887, ruth.cotter@amd.com).
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
"We proudly welcome Mubadala, a world-class investor, to the AMD shareholder family. This investment strengthens AMD's ability to deliver customer-centric innovation and choice to the marketplace, creating greater value for all of our shareholders," said AMD Chairman and CEO Hector Ruiz.
Mubadala CEO and Managing Director Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak said, "AMD is a great fit for Mubadala's investment approach -- a spirited competitor and innovator led by a strong and visionary management team. We see significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation."
This is a non-controlling, minority investment. Mubadala will not receive any board representation as part of the deal. This transaction does not present a controlling investment or acquisition subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).
Merrill Lynch acted as financial advisor to AMD. Lehman Brothers acted as lead financial advisor to Mubadala; Morgan Stanley acted as co-financial advisor.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
About Mubadala
Mubadala is an investment and development company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Wholly-owned by the Abu Dhabi Government, Mubadala's mission is to create and maximize long-term returns as an engaged investor in high-performing businesses and promising new ventures.
The company has a growing and multifaceted international portfolio, with significant interests in sectors such as energy, heavy industry, telecommunications, infrastructure, and aerospace. For more information, visit www.mubadala.ae.
For More Information
This sale of AMD's common stock has been made by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained, when available, by contacting Ruth Cotter, AMD Investor Relations (+1-408-749-3887, ruth.cotter@amd.com).
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Monday, November 5, 2007
AMD Highlights Optimized Integration between Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) Processors and Upcoming Microsoft Products
AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced it is demonstrating platforms based on Quad-Core AMD Opteron(TM) processors, including features designed to help Microsoft Windows application developers optimize their software applications through tools in upcoming software products from Microsoft Corp. The technology demonstrations at the conference in Barcelona, Spain show new integration with Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors.
Ongoing collaboration throughout product development ensures that Visual Studio 2008 tools will produce optimized code when compiling for Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. This hardware/software collaboration is designed to ensure that software developers will enjoy improved instruction selection, optimized register allocation and enhanced 128-bit floating-point performance.
"The Microsoft Visual Studio suite represents key building blocks in the Windows software development tools stack and is widely used by the Windows development community. This is why Visual Studio support for AMD processors is so important to us- it provides a highly productive environment for our customers to connect their hardware and software," said Earl Stahl, vice president of Software Development at AMD. "The hardware/software collaboration is vital across the entire Microsoft Application Platform, so we are also working to ensure that Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008 are optimized for Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors."
Engineers from AMD and Microsoft worked side by side to ensure Visual C++ would have code generation improvements for Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. Other integration improvements include SSE4a and Advanced Bit Manipulation (ABM) intrinsic functions included in Visual Studio 2008 and optimum code generation for Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors.
"Microsoft and AMD share a common goal of providing software developers with the tools they need to be successful. We've worked together to establish the software and hardware link between Visual Studio 2008 and Quad-Core AMD Opteron," said S. Somasegar, corporate vice president of the Developer Division at Microsoft Corporation. "This hardware/software combination provides tools that mainstream software developers need to do their jobs more efficiently to meet the demands of today's global computing community."
Onsite at the TechEd Developers Conference, AMD will host two sessions designed to provide developers with tips to improve x86 and x64 performance with native code when using Visual Studio 2008 as well as best practices to fully utilize multi-core processing in managed code. TechEd attendees can visit AMD booth #A-1. For coding tips, sample code and downloads of software development tools and libraries, please visit http://developer.amd.com.
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
AMD Puts Customer at Center of Chip Manufacturing in ISMI Opening Keynote Address
MD (NYSE:AMD) will present the morning keynote at the 4th International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) Symposium emphasizing the need for a smarter, industry-wide approach to semiconductor development, production and delivery that better meets customer needs.
Dr. Douglas Grose, senior vice president of manufacturing, technology development and supply chain at AMD, will describe what he and a growing list of industry leaders see as strategic imperatives for the Next Generation Factory (NGF). "The industry can adopt a vision here today to better meet customers' needs with accuracy, agility and efficiency, in addition to the more traditional route of making wafers larger and transistors smaller," said Grose.
Dr. Grose's speech extends an ongoing NGF dialogue with integrated circuit manufacturers, material suppliers, tool vendors and industry analysts on how to maximize utilization of existing 300mm technologies and facilities before moving onto a larger, 450mm wafer size.
Building on its pioneering efforts in the adoption of Lean techniques and Automated Precision Manufacturing in semiconductor factories, AMD is joining with industry partners, including ISMI, to develop new tools and processes for further streamlining both front-end and back-end production. For example, current practice across the industry is to move wafers through the process steps in 25 wafer batches, but most of the tools can only process a few or even one wafer at a time, greatly increasing the amount of time it takes to process an entire 25 wafers, slowing the delivery to the customer and extending time-to-revenue for the manufacturer. Small Lot Manufacturing (SLM) and Single Wafer Tools (SWT) are proposed changes that would greatly improve manufacturing efficiency, but requires an industry-wide shift in thinking. Collaborating on addressing this issue and others magnifies the impact by distributing investments of time, talent and money across all the parties that ultimately benefit.
AMD's operations have already benefited from these NGF concepts. At AMD's Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany, AMD has realized significant cost and time savings, including a 26 percent reduction in monthly wafer costs, a 31 percent increase in wafer output and a 72 percent increase in labor productivity.
"With a disciplined focus on what's really important - delivering the products our customers want at the right time, at the right cost - we're already seeing impressive results across AMD, but we've only realized a fraction of the full potential of the Next Generation Factory," said Grose. "Our industry's future will be determined by our ability to make smart decisions and unite behind a common vision."
Who: Dr. Douglas Grose, Senior Vice President of Technology
Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, AMD
What: Keynote address: A Call to Action on the Next Generation
Factory
When: Wednesday, October 24, 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. CDT
Where: 4th ISMI Symposium on Manufacturing Effectiveness
Hilton Austin Airport
Austin, Texas
http://ismi.sematech.org/ismisymposium/
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD)is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Dr. Douglas Grose, senior vice president of manufacturing, technology development and supply chain at AMD, will describe what he and a growing list of industry leaders see as strategic imperatives for the Next Generation Factory (NGF). "The industry can adopt a vision here today to better meet customers' needs with accuracy, agility and efficiency, in addition to the more traditional route of making wafers larger and transistors smaller," said Grose.
Dr. Grose's speech extends an ongoing NGF dialogue with integrated circuit manufacturers, material suppliers, tool vendors and industry analysts on how to maximize utilization of existing 300mm technologies and facilities before moving onto a larger, 450mm wafer size.
Building on its pioneering efforts in the adoption of Lean techniques and Automated Precision Manufacturing in semiconductor factories, AMD is joining with industry partners, including ISMI, to develop new tools and processes for further streamlining both front-end and back-end production. For example, current practice across the industry is to move wafers through the process steps in 25 wafer batches, but most of the tools can only process a few or even one wafer at a time, greatly increasing the amount of time it takes to process an entire 25 wafers, slowing the delivery to the customer and extending time-to-revenue for the manufacturer. Small Lot Manufacturing (SLM) and Single Wafer Tools (SWT) are proposed changes that would greatly improve manufacturing efficiency, but requires an industry-wide shift in thinking. Collaborating on addressing this issue and others magnifies the impact by distributing investments of time, talent and money across all the parties that ultimately benefit.
AMD's operations have already benefited from these NGF concepts. At AMD's Fab 30 in Dresden, Germany, AMD has realized significant cost and time savings, including a 26 percent reduction in monthly wafer costs, a 31 percent increase in wafer output and a 72 percent increase in labor productivity.
"With a disciplined focus on what's really important - delivering the products our customers want at the right time, at the right cost - we're already seeing impressive results across AMD, but we've only realized a fraction of the full potential of the Next Generation Factory," said Grose. "Our industry's future will be determined by our ability to make smart decisions and unite behind a common vision."
Who: Dr. Douglas Grose, Senior Vice President of Technology
Development, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, AMD
What: Keynote address: A Call to Action on the Next Generation
Factory
When: Wednesday, October 24, 8:15 - 9:00 a.m. CDT
Where: 4th ISMI Symposium on Manufacturing Effectiveness
Hilton Austin Airport
Austin, Texas
http://ismi.sematech.org/ismisymposium/
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD)is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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