AMD Announces Relationship with Tsinghua Tongfang
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:58 am
AMD ANNOUNCES RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINA'S THIRD-LARGEST PC MAKER, TSINGHUA TONGFANG
-- New agreement reflects AMD's continued growth and commitment to strategic region --
-- New agreement reflects AMD's continued growth and commitment to strategic region --
BEIJING - Jan. 4, 2005 - AMD announced that Tsinghua Tongfang, China's
third largest computer manufacturer and the second largest home PC brand
in China, will offer a series of computer systems powered by AMD
processors. Tsinghua Tongfang has launched nine new commercial and
consumer PC models based on AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2, AMD Athlon(tm) 64 and
AMD Sempron(tm) processors to meet a range of customer computing needs.
"The announcement with Tsinghua Tongfang is another example of how AMD
continues to gain industry momentum based on our philosophy to deliver
outstanding products focused on meeting the needs of both consumer and
commercial customers," said Henri Richard, AMD executive vice president
and chief sales & marketing officer. "Offering AMD64 technology
-powered solutions is a demonstration of Tsinghua Tongfang's vision and
decisiveness in seeking growth based on innovative products that can
generate value for Chinese customers."
"Our cooperation with AMD is intended to satisfy the demands of more
users while offering them more choices," said Li Jianhang, vice
president of Tsinghua Tongfang and general manager of Tsinghua Tongfang
Computer System Business Group. "Additionally, this cooperation is
important to the sustainable development of our company. As a
professional supplier of IT products and solutions, Tsinghua Tongfang
Computer is dedicated to working with industry-leading global companies
to provide rich and exciting digital life experiences for the users."
About AMD64
The AMD64 processor platform is the gold standard for 64-bit computing.
AMD64's Direct Connect Architecture evolves industry standards to
deliver break-through performance on single- and dual-core processors,
reducing bottlenecks inherent in traditional front-side bus
architectures. AMD64 technology is also designed to enhance the security
of computing environments by integrating Enhanced Virus Protection
technology enabled by advanced anti-virus features in current versions
of Linux(r), Microsoft(r) Windows(r) and Solaris operating systems.
Today, more than 85 of the top 100 companies in the Forbes Global 2000
or their subsidiaries, representing the world's most competitive
industries, now rely on AMD64 technology-based systems to run their
enterprise applications. Since their 2003 introduction, AMD64 processors
have earned more than 140 industry awards and the support of more than
2,000 OEMs, hardware and software developers, system builders and
distributors. For more information on the AMD64 processor platform, see
http://www.amd.com/amd64
About AMD
Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of
innovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications and
consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated to
delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that
empower users worldwide. For more information visit http://www.amd.com