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Don’t Miss AMD’s New On-Demand Enterprise Online Event

Join over 230,000 people who have already viewed AMD’s 4th Enterprise Online Event. This event features Dirk Meyer, President and COO of AMD’s Microprocessor Solutions Sector, and Phil Hester, Chief Technology Officer, discussing what’s on the technology horizon for AMD. Kevin Knox, VP of Worldwide Commercial Business for AMD, talks about the many ways in which AMD has powered customer successes around the world, and highlights some key customer case studies. Daryl Ostrander, Senior VP Logic Technology and Manufacturing, describes AMD’s leading-edge manufacturing capabilities, and viewers have the opportunity to take an in-depth virtual tour of AMD’s new Fab 36 in Dresden, Germany.

Another highlight of this valuable online event is the entertaining Dual-core Duel Video, featuring industry standard benchmark comparisons. AMD’s victory in the Duel is announced by Pat Patla, Director of Server/Workstation Business, AMD. Additionally, Sun’s Executive Vice President of the Network Systems Group, John Fowler, issues a new Benchmark Brawl challenge directly to Dell that would pit Sun’s Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ processor-based Sun Fire x4100 server against Dell's dual-core Intel Xeon processor-based server.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! See the 4th Enterprise Online Event right now>>>

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Speed up your information on demand today with the no charge IBM DB2® Universal Database™ Express Edition, Version 8.2 and the full power of
AMD Opteron™ processor technology

DB2 Express Edition V8.2 is a full-feature database that is free, available through download for development and production use. Enabling developers and mid-market partners to accelerate time to value and reduce total cost of ownership, DB2 Express can be embedded in an application or redistributed as a stand-alone database at no cost. DB2 Express is available on Linux and Windows in both 32- and 64-bit versions. Database server machine size is limited to 4 GB of memory and two processors. There are no limits on database size or the number of users. Without the optional support and service offerings, DB2 Express is provided with an unwarranted license. DB2 Express can be bundled in any of your products and solutions without any costs or restrictions.

Combining the power of AMD Opteron processor technology and DB2 UDB Express provides the ultimate entry point for any business looking for a powerful, fully functional, scalable, and reliable database. A number of benchmarks demonstrate the superiority of this winning combination. DB2 UDB Express also provides tight integration with key development platforms such as J2EE, .NET, PHP, and Python, in addition to more flexibility and choice via optional World-class support.

Learn more about the no charge DB2 Express and leverage
your AMD Opteron technology investment today>>>

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AMD Validated Server Program Expands with Three Leading Manufacturers to Help You Choose with Confidence

By collaborating with our carefully chosen Validated Server Program (VSP) manufacturing and Solution Provider partners, we’re helping to make your purchasing experience safer and easier than ever when buying AMD Opteron™ processor-based servers. Every VSP solution is virtually risk-free, because it has been quality tested for compatibility, longevity, and stability. AMD has recently added three leading manufacturers - Supermicro, Tyan and Uniwide - to the program, all offering qualified AMD Opteron processor-based server platforms and giving you greater choice and quicker access to AMD64 technology.

• Single- and Dual-Core AMD Opteron processor-based server platforms, featuring AMD64 Direct Connect Architecture for enhanced performance
  
  
• Proven configurations designed for easy integration, freeing you to concentrate on your core business
  
  
• An extensive list of peripherals, memory, and other components tested and validated for server compatibility
  
  
• Solution Providers backed by world-class manufacturing, service, and support

Learn more about AMD’s Validated Server Program (VSP), a safer and easier way to add servers to your IT infrastructure>>>

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Don’t Miss the Upcoming ENERGY STAR® Event “Conference on Enterprise Servers and Data Centers: Opportunities for Energy Savings”

Today's high-density enterprise servers and data center facilities are requiring more and more energy to operate. Sun and AMD, together with ENERGY STAR®, bring you a 2-day conference, January 31 – February 1, 2006, to discuss trends and challenges in the marketplace and provide a forum to identify solutions with the help of case studies and small group working sessions.

Join us at the event and share your challenges and ideas for improving data center efficiencies>>>

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Introducing the New AMD LIVE!™ Web Site - See How AMD64 Technology Powers Creative Minds

AMD has just launched a new AMD LIVE! web site in collaboration with Microsoft, featuring top artists and producers who have experienced creative breakthroughs using AMD64 technology and Windows XP Professional software. Digital content creators can listen to what top innovators such as director Robert Rodriguez and musician Peter Frampton are saying and learn how they can gain significant performance benefits and greater creative freedom using AMD64 technology and Microsoft software. Dual-Core AMD Opteron™ processor-based workstations and servers feature Direct Connect Architecture, fantastic 32-bit performance, stellar reliability and 64-bit readiness. Running off-the-shelf software, these systems are taking digital content creation to new levels.

View the new AMD LIVE™ web site now and see how the next wave of professionals is gaining significant performance benefits and greater creative freedom using AMD64 technology>>>

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