June 25, 2002 16:48
AMD Announces 64-Bit Web Server Support From Zeus Technology Ltd.
Jump to first matched term NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 25, 2002--At PC EXPO, (NYSE:) today announced support from Zeus Technology Ltd. for upcoming eighth-generation processors.
also demonstrated a 64-bit Zeus Web server application ported on a system based on the upcoming Opteron(tm) processor.
The Zeus Web Server was demonstrated on a four-way Opteron processor-based system using a 64-bit Linux operating system. The demonstration simulated Web pages being served to an Opteron processor-based system with simulated network traffic of up to 500 concurrent users. The Opteron processor is designed to help provide investment protection, running existing 32-bit applications with unsurpassed performance, and offering customers a seamless transition to 64-bit technology.
"This demonstration of Zeus' inventive Web server technologies, along with eighth-generation processors, shows how we can provide enterprise-class Web serving capability and stability to all commercial customers, from small business to the enterprise," said Ed Ellett, vice president of marketing for Computational Products Group.
" upcoming eighth-generation processors will allow users to optimize 32-bit performance, and deploy 64-bit applications and systems as needed. We believe this compelling migration strategy will also enhance the migration of enterprise-class applications such as the Zeus Web server throughout the commercial market."
John Paterson, CEO of Zeus Technology, noted, "By moving to their 64-bit processor, and with the optimization of the Zeus Web Server, can offer greater performance than current x86 systems. This Zeus development can further enhance the already exceptional business benefits expected from the future processor."
Shipments of the Opteron processor for servers and workstations are planned to begin in the first half of 2003. Shipments of eighth-generation Athlon processor for desktops are planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2002.
Eighth-Generation Platform Milestones
6/3/02: Demonstrates Four-Way Multiprocessing Server
6/3/02: Announces Broad Industry Support for Upcoming
Opteron and Eighth-Generation Athlon Platforms
5/22/02: Announces 3DLabs, ATI, Matrox and SiS to Support
Upcoming Opteron(tm) and Athlon(tm) Platforms
4/24/02: Announces " Opteron" as Brand For Next-Generation
Server and Workstation Processors
4/24/02: Announces Collaboration With Microsoft to Incorporate
64-Bit Support for the Future Eighth-Generation
Athlon and Opteron Processors
2/26/02: First Public Eighth-Generation Processor Demo Debuts With
64-Bit and 32-Bit Technology
10/15/01: Discloses Details of Next-Generation PC
Microprocessor Architecture
2/14/01: Announces HyperTransport(tm) Technology -- Broadcom,
Cisco, NVIDIA and Sun Among First Adopters
1/16/01: and Virtutech Announce High-Performance Simulator to
Help Further Enable 64-Bit Software Development
8/10/00: Releases x86-64 Architectural Specification --
Enables Market Driven Migration to 64-Bit Computing
10/5/99: Announces x86-64 Bit Architecture and Future System
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is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia. , a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor's 500 company, produces microprocessors, Flash memory devices, and support circuitry for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, Calif., had revenues of $3.9 billion in 2001. (NYSE:).
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Cautionary Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally preceded by words such as "plans," "expects," "believes," "anticipates" or "intends." Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements in this release involve risks and uncertainty that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Forward-looking statements in this release include the risks that Opteron processors and/or 8th-generation Athlon processors will not ship on schedule, will not perform pursuant to their design specifications, will not achieve customer and/or market acceptance, and will not be adequately supported by infrastructure solutions providers. We urge investors to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.
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