Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, that develops computer processors and related technologies for commercial and consumer markets. Its main products include microprocessors, motherboard chipsets, embedded processors and graphics processors for servers, workstations and personal computers, and processor technologies for handheld devices, digital television, automobiles, game consoles, and other embedded systems applications.
AMD is the second-largest global supplier of microprocessors based on the x86 architecture and also one of the largest supplier of graphics processing units. It also owns 8.6% of Spansion, a supplier of non-volatile flash memory. In 2010, AMD ranked twelfth among semiconductor manufacturers in terms of revenue.
ComTrade has become the regional distributor for AMD processors! - Economy
The ComTrade Group has signed the contract with AMD Company on 26 February officially becoming the regional distributor for all types of AMD processors. This contract stipulates that the ComTrade group distributes and retails AMD processors in Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Albania."
AMD now headless in SA - IT Online
"Reliable sources reveal that two of the four - Asbis Africa, Legend, Rectron and Sahara - are about to be discarded. At the time of going to press, the new head of the region, Gautam Srivastava was unavailable for comment. Channel partners say they are not too surprised at the recent developments."
AMD signs on Synnex - CRN
"The agreement was formed in response to demand from Synnex's customers for AMD technology, while providing both parties with an opportunity to target new markets. Ian Low, sales and marketing vice president, South Asia, AMD Far East, said, Synnex is part of AMD's overall growth strategy in the AN/Z region."
AMD wants channel to break ‘Intel monopoly’ - Computing
“It is a shame we do not have more tier two/three OEM partners in Europe to be more competitive. One of the advantages of breaking the monopoly is it will bring a lot more opportunity [for partners]. This acquisition gives us a great set of building blocks for innovation and a competitive capability against Intel.”
Intel, AMD try schmoozing channel again - the inquirer
"So it is with some interest that we notice in Digitimes that AMD is holding a distributor jamboree in Dubai, while Intel APAC will schmooze disties and top partners at a gig in Sanya, Hainan Province China at month end too"
AMD thinks that Azerbaijani market is developing dynamically - Trend
"According to the corporation `s manager on Russia and CIS, Anatolii Martinov, the general condition of the informative-communicational technologies in Azerbaijan is stable and dynamically developing. "
Distributors struggle with AMD dual-core demand - CRN Australia
"A spokesperson at a national AMD distributor, who did not wish to be named, said dual-core products were so popular that the distributor didn't have enough stock to keep up with customer demand."
AMD's Commercial Program Takes Off - CRN
"Armed with performance information about AMD’s dual-core server processors, Williams was able to beat out Dell in a $400,000 bid to furnish a community college system with servers running 64-bit applications including Exchange. “We are trying to duplicate that over and over again by bringing in performance differences of AMD over Intel right now,” he said, noting that AMD also has offered financial assistance when the conversation focuses on a price differential. "
Ingram Micro signs AMD - CRN Australia
"AMD added Ingram Micro Australia and New Zealand to its distribution list in an attempt to gain more market share from microprocessor market leader Intel. The agreement came about following a global contract signed between AMD and Ingram on May 10 last year."
Almasa officially launches “Commercial Distributor” Agreement with AMD for the Middle East
"Almasa IT Distribution, one of the leading hardware distribution and network solutions specialists in the Middle East, has officially launched its “Commercial Distributor” agreement with AMD by hosting a channel event for AMD resellers at Movenpick Hotel, Dubai. Invitees were welcomed by Syed Parvez Ahmed, Vice President of Almasa IT Distribution, and Herve Barcelo, Director Distribution EMEA of AMD, and received the latest product and technology related information in a reseller training given by Gaith Kadir, Regional Manager, MEA, AMD."
Channel System Providers
AMD’s system builder partners provide highly customized solutions for small and medium businesses, large enterprises and world-class research institutions. The following partners are among those taking advantage of the unique value offered by the new AMD Opteron 6000 Series platform and will be offering next generation 8- and 12-core systems in the coming weeks.
1) Appro
2) Atipa Technologies
3) Colfax
4) Directron
5) Microway
6) Nortech
7) Penguin
8) Servers Direct
9) SGI
10) Silicon Mechanics
11) ZT Systems
Other Platforms and Technology
1) AMD chipsets
2) AMD Live!
3) AMD Quad FX platform
4) Commercial platform
5) Desktop platforms
6) Embedded systems
7) Flash technology
8) Mobile platforms
9) Other initiatives
10) Software
11) Technologies from ATI
AMD is treading carefully over channel expansion plans which could include the addition of Ingram Micro, a move the vendor is aware would upset existing distribution partners and lead to fierce competition and potential price cutting. In the UK, AMD currently has three distributors: Computer 2000 and two component specialists Avnet Applied Computing Components and Microtronica both of which have voiced concern at the prospect of competing with a second broadliner. The three distributor model extends throughout AMD's European channel, although Ingram Micro replaces Computer 2000 parent Tech Data in Germany, Switzerland
AMD is the second-largest global supplier of microprocessors based on the x86 architecture and also one of the largest supplier of graphics processing units. It also owns 8.6% of Spansion, a supplier of non-volatile flash memory. In 2010, AMD ranked twelfth among semiconductor manufacturers in terms of revenue.
ComTrade has become the regional distributor for AMD processors! - Economy
The ComTrade Group has signed the contract with AMD Company on 26 February officially becoming the regional distributor for all types of AMD processors. This contract stipulates that the ComTrade group distributes and retails AMD processors in Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria and Albania."
AMD now headless in SA - IT Online
"Reliable sources reveal that two of the four - Asbis Africa, Legend, Rectron and Sahara - are about to be discarded. At the time of going to press, the new head of the region, Gautam Srivastava was unavailable for comment. Channel partners say they are not too surprised at the recent developments."
AMD signs on Synnex - CRN
"The agreement was formed in response to demand from Synnex's customers for AMD technology, while providing both parties with an opportunity to target new markets. Ian Low, sales and marketing vice president, South Asia, AMD Far East, said, Synnex is part of AMD's overall growth strategy in the AN/Z region."
AMD wants channel to break ‘Intel monopoly’ - Computing
“It is a shame we do not have more tier two/three OEM partners in Europe to be more competitive. One of the advantages of breaking the monopoly is it will bring a lot more opportunity [for partners]. This acquisition gives us a great set of building blocks for innovation and a competitive capability against Intel.”
Intel, AMD try schmoozing channel again - the inquirer
"So it is with some interest that we notice in Digitimes that AMD is holding a distributor jamboree in Dubai, while Intel APAC will schmooze disties and top partners at a gig in Sanya, Hainan Province China at month end too"
AMD thinks that Azerbaijani market is developing dynamically - Trend
"According to the corporation `s manager on Russia and CIS, Anatolii Martinov, the general condition of the informative-communicational technologies in Azerbaijan is stable and dynamically developing. "
Distributors struggle with AMD dual-core demand - CRN Australia
"A spokesperson at a national AMD distributor, who did not wish to be named, said dual-core products were so popular that the distributor didn't have enough stock to keep up with customer demand."
AMD's Commercial Program Takes Off - CRN
"Armed with performance information about AMD’s dual-core server processors, Williams was able to beat out Dell in a $400,000 bid to furnish a community college system with servers running 64-bit applications including Exchange. “We are trying to duplicate that over and over again by bringing in performance differences of AMD over Intel right now,” he said, noting that AMD also has offered financial assistance when the conversation focuses on a price differential. "
Ingram Micro signs AMD - CRN Australia
"AMD added Ingram Micro Australia and New Zealand to its distribution list in an attempt to gain more market share from microprocessor market leader Intel. The agreement came about following a global contract signed between AMD and Ingram on May 10 last year."
Almasa officially launches “Commercial Distributor” Agreement with AMD for the Middle East
"Almasa IT Distribution, one of the leading hardware distribution and network solutions specialists in the Middle East, has officially launched its “Commercial Distributor” agreement with AMD by hosting a channel event for AMD resellers at Movenpick Hotel, Dubai. Invitees were welcomed by Syed Parvez Ahmed, Vice President of Almasa IT Distribution, and Herve Barcelo, Director Distribution EMEA of AMD, and received the latest product and technology related information in a reseller training given by Gaith Kadir, Regional Manager, MEA, AMD."
Channel System Providers
AMD’s system builder partners provide highly customized solutions for small and medium businesses, large enterprises and world-class research institutions. The following partners are among those taking advantage of the unique value offered by the new AMD Opteron 6000 Series platform and will be offering next generation 8- and 12-core systems in the coming weeks.
1) Appro
2) Atipa Technologies
3) Colfax
4) Directron
5) Microway
6) Nortech
7) Penguin
8) Servers Direct
9) SGI
10) Silicon Mechanics
11) ZT Systems
Other Platforms and Technology
1) AMD chipsets
2) AMD Live!
3) AMD Quad FX platform
4) Commercial platform
5) Desktop platforms
6) Embedded systems
7) Flash technology
8) Mobile platforms
9) Other initiatives
10) Software
11) Technologies from ATI
AMD is treading carefully over channel expansion plans which could include the addition of Ingram Micro, a move the vendor is aware would upset existing distribution partners and lead to fierce competition and potential price cutting. In the UK, AMD currently has three distributors: Computer 2000 and two component specialists Avnet Applied Computing Components and Microtronica both of which have voiced concern at the prospect of competing with a second broadliner. The three distributor model extends throughout AMD's European channel, although Ingram Micro replaces Computer 2000 parent Tech Data in Germany, Switzerland