AMD finally merges chips and graphic operations
AMD has finally announced that they are merging the operations of their chip and graphics operations.
AMD had acquired ATI around three years ago and this merger was long anticipated.
The merged entity would have four operating units.
The company said that this merger would help them in [...]
Seagate Technology showcases Serial ATA 6-Gbps storage interface
World’s leading storage solutions provider Seagate has showcased what they claim is the first public demonstration of the Serial ATA 6-Gbps storage interface.
This new technology is twice as fast as the current fastest standard.
Seagate worked with microprocessor company Advanced Micro Devices to develop this new solution. [...]
The Foundry Company has been renamed Globalfoundries
Advanced Micro Devices and Advanced Technology Investment Company have together announced the creation of Globalfoundries.
The unit was earlier called The Foundry Company.
Globalfoundries would now handle processor manufacturing for AMD which would now focus on developing new technologies.
AMD spoke about this new entity: “Globalfoundries will service the manufacturing [...]
The Foundry Co. has been established
Advanced Micro Devices has confirmed that they have signed the deal with Advanced Technology Investment Co. and Mubadala Development Co. of Abu Dhabi.
This deal sees the creation of The Foundry Co.
The Foundry Co. would now be building a chip fab in the Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta.
It would also [...]
Advanced Micro Devices cutting more jobs
Microprocessor company Advanced Micro Devices has announced that they have laid off 600 workers.
This means that the company has fired around 100 more employees than earlier announced.
AMD added that they are going to take yet another charge related to its acquisition of ATI.
The company added that it now expects [...]
Advanced Micro Devices posts improved results
Advanced Micro Devices has posted yet another loss making quarterly revenue report.
However, the figures were better than what the market had expected.
AMD stock gained in the stock market as they went up by 33 cents in after hours trading.
AMD is splitting up their operations as part of a deal [...]
AMD splitting up!
Microprocessor Company Advanced Micro Devices has announced that they are now splitting up their business operations.
AMD has been struggling to compete against Intel in the recent times.
The company is now spinning off its manufacturing plants. This plan is part of their agreement with Abu Dhabi government which is investing $8.4 billion in the [...]
Advanced Micro Devices aims to launch 12 core processors in 2 years time
No surprises here as Advanced Micro Devices has announced that they aim to be out with 12 core processors by 2010.
The company released their product roadmap for servers and workstations for the next two years.
AMD is working on launching its first six-core chip [...]
AMD to help India build its first microprocessor plant
Microprocessor giants AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) has announced plans to support India in building its first microprocessor plant. They have signed on a “milestone†agreement with SemIndia to bring semiconductor-manufacturing capabilities to India. The agreement was signed on by AMD CEO Hector Ruiz and SemIndia CEO Vinod [...]
