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AMD Pushes Web access program: FacilNet

Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:06 am
by Apoptosis
AMD AND CABLE & WIRELESS PANAMA MAKE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY EASY WITH FacilNet

- Broadband Internet access solution designed to enhance education and communication throughout Panama -
Panama City, Panama - September 6, 2005 - AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Cable &
Wireless today launched FacilNet an innovative Web access program, based
on the Personal Internet Communicator (PIC), expanding similar
affordable Internet connectivity programs already in place across the
Caribbean to Central America. FacilNet is offered as a complete solution
including broadband connectivity, PIC, pre-installed software, monitor,
keyboard and mouse to provide Internet access to an increasingly broad
range of customers.


Programs like FacilNet are designed to provide consumers an online
experience that is as simple and enjoyable as possible. Bundled
software, device and connectivity services ensure that customers have
everything they need to instantly communicate with family and friends,
tap into informational and educational resources and explore all that
the Web offers.

PIC is a new category of Internet access devices running a Microsoft(r)
Windows(r) powered operating system and designed to provide managed
Internet connectivity and basic computing capabilities including a Web
browser, e-mail, productivity tools (e.g. word processing and
spreadsheet applications) and the ability to view images and multimedia
files. PICs are easy to maintain and are designed to resist viruses,
adware and spyware, significantly lowering the cost of maintenance.

"Cable & Wireless Panama continues to develop Internet access programs
that meet the needs of our diverse customer base. With FacilNet we are
able to provide consumers a complete Internet access solution including
connection, device and support," said Roberto Mendoza, senior vice
president, Marketing Communications & Corporate Affairs, Cable &
Wireless Panama. "Ensuring that all of our Panamanian customers have
access to the Web and the opportunities it provides is a top priority
for Cable & Wireless."

AMD and Cable & Wireless have rolled out PIC programs across the
Caribbean. The FacilNet program marks an expansion into Central America,
a region with an online population of just over 10 percent. Panama, with
about six percent of its citizens online, ranks in the middle of the
countries that comprise Central America.

"For high-growth regions like Central America, we are working closely with leading companies like AMD and Cable & Wireless to provide
customers with products that enable immense cultural, educational and
economic opportunities that are available through computing and Internet
connectivity. The FacilNet PIC program provides user-friendly software
and hardware that is easy to learn and use, delivering a great user
experience," said Tom Phillips, general manager, Windows Hardware and
Emerging Markets, Windows Client Group at Microsoft.

"Based on successful PIC program roll-outs across the Caribbean, AMD and
Cable & Wireless are working together to expand online usage in Central
America," said Iain Morris, senior vice president, Microprocessor
Solutions Sector, AMD. "The PIC is an ideal platform for first-time
Internet users, with pre-loaded software, integrated security and a
ruggedized design. We are confident the FacilNet program will provide an
intuitive, affordable Web experience for Panamanian consumers."

About AMD

AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces microprocessors, Flash memory
devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer,
communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to
helping to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for
technology users, ranging from enterprises to government agencies and
individual consumers. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com