AMD's new centre to develop hardware, software innovations

HYDERABAD, INDIA: Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on thrusday announced the opening of a new design centre in Hyderabad, a lab dedicated to furthering both software and hardware innovations at the heart of AMD's popular Accelerated Processing Units (APUs).

The new design centre was inaugurated by Rory Read, president and chief executive officer at AMD.

"AMD is committed to providing our customers with innovative, tailored technology solutions that empower people and deliver exceptional experiences," said Read.

"Our Hyderabad Design Centre will play an important part in that mission as the team works in-concert with our other design centers around the world to deliver AMD's next round of innovative products."

The new facility features engineering labs, equipment, and office space for engineers who work to deliver differentiated System-On-Chips (SOCs) for AMD and its global customers.

AMD also has a design centre in Bangalore, as well as sales offices in New Delhi and Mumbai.

"India is a crucial market for AMD, and our design centers in both Hyderabad and Bangalore are key design and development hubs for our business," said Madhusudan Atre, corporate vice president, design engineering at AMD.

"Like our talented engineering teams around the world, the engineers working in AMD's new Hyderabad Design Center are every bit as focused and committed to the sustained delivery of hardware and software innovations that can help drive the company's business forward," addd Atre.