05.122.2005 - AMD Supports Latest Steps Taken By Governments Around The World To Stimulate Competition In Technology Procurement

SUNNYVALE, CA -- May 2, 2005 --AMD strongly supports recent actions by the Japanese, French and U.S. governments to stimulate competition in government technology procurement by curbing preferential practices that advantage specific companies. These efforts shed light on the continued specification of brand names in public tenders, an ongoing problem that reduces market competition and inhibits innovation while needlessly costing taxpayers money. - View Press Release - Visit AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)