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.
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