AMD and Microsoft collaborate on Windows Server 2008 to deliver industry leading solution to customers

Through their strong partnership, both companies have optimized their respective hardware and software technologies to work together to address the demands of today's global digital economy and meet the computing requirements of businesses of all sizes.

AMD Opteron processors were designed with 64-bit computing in mind and in combination with Windows Server 2008 they deliver a powerful platform for running business solutions that can maximize productivity and profitability.

Customers using AMD Opteron processors, including Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors and Windows Server 2008 can experience unparalleled performance, energy efficiency and investment protection, further pushing virtualization, web serving, and business intelligence capabilities into the mainstream.

Gautam Srivastava, Vice President, Sales and Marketing; Managing Director, Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan, AMD said:

"We congratulate Microsoft on the release of the next generation Windows Server operating system. At AMD, we believe the ultimate server solution begins with the ultimate collaboration. Windows Server 2008 with Microsoft's hypervisor-based server virtualization technology (Hyper-V) will leverage the industry-leading performance of the AMD Opteron processor to deliver the level of support needed to fuel tomorrow's business innovation. Additionally, Microsoft and AMD's robust product architectures allow customers to scale with ease, while providing unmatched performance, a reduced overall cost of ownership and a flexible infrastructure that can evolve as their organization grows".

In 2002, AMD and Microsoft began a collaboration to bring the benefits of 64-bit computing to the x86 computing market.

Today, this strong technology partnership continues and is driving innovations that are helping customers run more efficient and cost-effective businesses.

Since AMD is a trusted technology partner to Microsoft, AMD technology-based platforms are used as development and test systems throughout Microsoft's product development cycle.

The AMD64 technology-based servers and clients are also used as development and test systems throughout Microsoft's development product development cycle.

By leveraging the power of an AMD-Microsoft optimized solution such as Windows Server 2008, customers can take advantage of balanced, scalable solutions that are easy to manage and operate in today's demanding business environment.

"Our customers are excited about the vibrant ecosystem that has developed around Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008," said Bob Muglia, senior vice president of the Server and Tools Business at Microsoft Corp. "The combined power of Windows Server 2008 and AMD Opteron processors will help customers achieve flexible, reliable and powerful technology solutions."

The benefits of Windows Server 2008 running on AMD Opteron processors include:
Cost-Effective Virtualization, Energy Efficiency, Versatile Web and Application Sharing and Capacity-Rich Business Intelligence