Wyse, AMD Work to Eliminate Digital Divide: Deliver Thin-Computing Solutions

Wyse to Team with AMD in 50x15 Initiative to Bring Internet Connectivity to High-Growth Markets

SAN JOSE, Calif. – 2005/11/02 - Wyse Technology, the global leader in thin computing, today announced a collaboration with AMD (NYSE: AMD) through which the companies will deliver thin computing solutions to emerging markets.  As part of the teaming, Wyse, with its Digital Inclusion program, joins forces with AMD in the 50x15 initiative to empower 50 percent of the world’s population with affordable Internet access and computing capability by the year 2015.   

Wyse's Digital Inclusion program was launched with e-Governance projects in India in June 2005, and is also now underway in Uganda, where Wyse partner Inveneo (www.inveneo.org) has deployed solutions based on Wyse S50 Linux-based thin clients.  These systems, leveraging AMD Geode™ processors, are the computing component for Inveneo's Solar Power Communication Systems, which are designed to run in alternative power environments, provide both computer and telephone access via wireless networking, and in turn enable a variety of educational and social services for villagers.  AMD and Wyse plan to replicate similar programs globally as part of the Wyse Digital Inclusion program and AMD's 50x15 initiative

Connecting billions of people to the Internet during the next 10 years will require multiple technologies and solutions that differ from region to region.  As one of the core solution offerings in the 50x15 framework, thin computing solutions’ higher reliability and lower cost when compared to personal computers makes them ideal for rural and diverse environments. With simplified management and solutions comprising local services and content, Wyse thin computing solutions help deliver digital access to the developing world.
 
"When disconnected citizens gain access to computing technology, information and services, they become empowered members of the global economy capable of utilizing local government and private sector services such as banking, healthcare and public records," said John Kish, President and CEO, Wyse Technology. "Beyond providing Internet access, technology must be easy to deploy and not place the burden of understanding and maintaining complex computer systems on the local people. AMD's 50x15 initiative is a great foundation and framework for our efforts to leverage the thin computing model to meet the needs of the global population."

"Providing Internet access to 50 percent of the global population by 2015 can only happen through the deployment of simple, reliable and sustainable technology solutions," said Dr. William T. Edwards, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, AMD. "As the industry leader in thin computing platforms, Wyse provides cost-effective and durable solutions well-designed to help eliminate the digital divide."

Through the 50x15 initiative, AMD and its partners are working to create a series of reference architectures, or solution "capsules," which will be made available through multiple delivery channels to create sustainable businesses in high-growth regions of the world. As part of the collaboration, Wyse will provide technology and engineering expertise for the "thin computing" capsule, providing global organizations useful blueprints which can be easily adapted for specific needs. Wyse and AMD also will collaborate on marketing and distribution tasks.

关于Wyse Technology

WYSE创建于美国硅谷，是全球最知名的智能网络计算解决方案供应商之一。连续8年蝉联全球智能网络应用终端市场占有率第一，占全球市场份额的38％。WYSE提供的硬件、软件和服务为用户提供了可中央控制的系统来协调运算资源、应用软件资源、储存资源以提高性能，在确保系统安全、可靠、灵活的同时，降低了总体拥有成本，并且将IT部门从不必要的支持和维护工作中解放出来，大大提高了生产力。多年来，WYSE深受全球众多知名商业及公共机构的信赖，主要应用智能网络应用终端的产业包括金融、电信、广播传媒、零售、运输、政府、医疗、国防、旅游、能源、教育等行业，WYSE的客户主要是行业领先的全球化公司，财富全球排名前100名中有超过四成已经成为WYSE的客户。

从2005年初起，WYSE开始大规模发展针对新一代网络计算终端的软件和系统开发。并在中国和印度大力投资技术研究与开发中心，加速新产品开发和推出结合本地客户要求的客户化解决方案。

WYSE的全球总部位于美国硅谷，分支机构遍布世界各地。亚太区总部设在中国北京海淀区融科资讯中心大厦，下辖六个分公司，分别位于中国台湾、日本东京、韩国首尔、印度班加罗尔、澳大利亚悉尼和新加坡。

About AMD's 50x15 Initiative

AMD's 50x15 initiative is a bold and far-reaching effort to develop new technology and solutions that will enable affordable Internet access and computing capability for 50 percent of the world's population by the year 2015. With the global population estimated to reach 7.2 billion people in 2015, there is tremendous potential for 50x15 to bring billions of people into the digital age.

More than just goodwill, 50x15 is about fostering long-term economic progress and investment within high-growth and developing markets in ways that benefit a wide range of people and businesses. AMD and a growing network of partners are delivering innovative technology solutions that empower people around the world to improve and change their lives.