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2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU Landing Page
Posted on May 15, 2012 by Phil Hughes

In case you didn’t hear, we just launched our 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU, formerly codenamed “Trinity”.  Jump over to the 2nd-Generation AMD A-Series APU homepage to learn all about it, including deep-dive presentation, videos, images, partner quo…Continue Reading

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congatec presents AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform in a COM Express module to target embedded applications
Posted on May 21, 2012 by Guest Blogger

The AMD Embedded R-Series APU platform offers an outstanding combination of x86 processing, AMD Radeon™ graphics and parallel processing for embedded COM modules. I believe that for the demanding embedded sector, with its complex applications, this technology will be as revolutionary as the introduction of multicore technology….Continue Reading

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Find AMD APU-powered Systems on Pinterest
Posted on April 10, 2012 by Leslie Sobon

Looking for a new notebook or desktop? To make your life easier, we’ve “pinned” nine of the coolest systems on the market in our new AMD APU-powered Laptops & Desktops Pinterest board . Each laptop and desktop links back to one of our partner sites to help make it easy for you to find more information on (and maybe buy) the product. …Continue Reading

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Aftermarket Cooling for Overclocking and Silent Enthusiasts
Posted on May 23, 2012 by David Tjong

4 water-blocks and 1 giant heat-sink
Modify your reference design AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 graphics card and take your …Continue Reading

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There is no “i” in Team (or in Channel)
Posted on November 30, 2011 by David Kenyon

I was thrilled to find out that AMD was named one of CRN’s Best Companies to Partner With for 2011. And when I discovered the main criteria for making the list was a company’s ability to help solution providers adapt and succeed in today’s rapidly changing business environment, I couldn’t think of a more rewarding accolade….Continue Reading

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OpenCL™ 1.2 and C++ Static kernel language now available
Posted on May 21, 2012 by Mark Ireton

Beginning with the AMD OpenCL™ APP SDK 2.6 availability back in December of 2011 AMD has  been making available preview versions of both OpenCL™ 1.2 support and improved C++ support for both host side and kernel side coding.  With our recent release of the AMD OpenCL™ APP SDK 2.7 these capabilities are now fully supported in the SDK and fully integrated into the run-time support delivered …Continue Reading

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Corporate Responsibility


Three AMD employees making a difference around the world
Posted on March 28, 2012 by Ward Tisdale

As talented as our employees are at their craft, there’s another side to them too. In a word: compassion. Our employees care. Not just about each other and their families, but their communities as well….Continue Reading

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Université de Sherbrooke Case Study: A Top500 and Green500 Supercomputer
Posted on May 1, 2012 by Guest Blogger

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Located in the Province of Québec, Université de Sherbrooke is a French-speaking institution that offers an academic education that is recognized and valued around the world. With a diverse student population, Université de Sherbrooke employs innovative teaching methods along with cutting-edge research technology. This technology now includes the fastest supercomputer in Canada: the Ma…Continue Reading

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What in the World is an Elevator Pitch? And Why Should You Take the Time to Create One?
Posted on April 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

An elevator pitch (or speech) is a simple term coined to illustrate a measurable amount of time that you might have to make a strong and effective impression on a person. …Continue Reading

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