AMD And Computer Associates to Enhance Management of Networked Desktops.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and ISLANDIA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 1998--

Unicenter TNG's Support of AMD's New AlertIT(tm) Technology Helps

Reduce Total Cost of Ownership, Increase Network Uptime

AMD and Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) today announced plans to provide support for AMD's new AlertIT(tm) system management technology that simplifies and extends the capabilities of an enterprise network administrator, helping lower the total cost of ownership for connected PCs.

Through a coordinated effort, the solution is made possible by AMD's AlertIT and CA's Enterprise/CSi (Configuration Standardization Initiative). CA's Enterprise/CSi enables automated policy-based "hands-free" management of desktops and servers across heterogeneous environments. AMD's AlertIT technology allows network administrators to remotely monitor the configuration and operation of various hardware components in every PC on the network -- even if the PC is powered off or has no operating system running.

AlertIT technology is the latest enhancement to AMD's Managed Performance Portfolio of hardware, software, and firmware solutions that improve network performance and system manageability to help lower a PC's total cost of ownership. To provide seamless management, AMD and CA plan to make the AlertIT technology fully support Unicenter TNG's management infrastructure. AMD's AlertIT technology is supported in the Am79C975 PCnet(tm)-FAST III controller, a fully integrated, 10/100 Mbps physical layer and media access controller that is currently sampling.

"The combination of Unicenter TNG and AMD's AlertIT technology gives systems administrators the management capabilities needed to keep today's demanding enterprise computing environments functioning smoothly," said Ken Farber, CA senior vice president of strategic business alliances. "Computer Associates has consistently supported AMD's management innovations, such as their Magic Packet(tm) technology for remote system wake-up, and we plan to continue supporting the extended management features that AMD builds into its products."

"Extending our relationship with Computer Associates, the leading enterprise management software vendor, helps ensure that network administrators have access to the advanced management functionality AMD integrates into its networking devices," said Laila Razouk, vice president of the Network Products Division at AMD. "Supporting extended management functionality at the silicon level is a top priority for the next-generation integrated controller AMD plans to introduce during the first half of 1999."

AMD has been offering CA's Unicenter TNG Framework as part of its Managed Performance Portfolio since April 1998. The Unicenter TNG Framework helps AMD provide its customers with a complete hardware and software solution that includes the tools required by network administrators to carry out crucial management functions, such as auto discovery, hands-free management, scheduling and virus protection.

AlertIT Technology

AMD's AlertIT technology builds from industry standard technologies -- such as the Inter-IC (I2C) and System Management Bus (SMBus), the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) -- to offer new levels of management capabilities that help network administrators minimize network downtime. AlertIT technology is a hardware and software solution that automatically alerts system administrators of potential system problems before they occur or changes to a networked system. Key features and benefits of the technology include:

-- Immediate access to remote system information such as operating

parameters or potential hardware failures or system configuration

changes. This information can help reduce life-cycle maintenance

costs by minimizing the need to visit individual desktops for

various housekeeping tasks;

-- Capability to send automatic alerts when remote PCs begin to have

problems. This capability enhances remote accessibility and

overall manageability of networked systems;

-- Automatic alerts that warn network administrators when systems

are tampered with or altered -- whether during normal operation

or while powered-down -- thereby providing 24-hour security.

About AMD's Managed Performance Portfolio

AMD's Managed Performance Portfolio is a comprehensive solution to enhance network availability, improve network manageability and administration, and reduce the total cost of ownership for networked systems. The Managed Performance Portfolio, combined with AMD's integrated networking silicon, offers the next generation in connectivity solutions with powerful new features incorporated in an enhanced set of software tools. The Managed Performance Portfolio comprises hardware, software and firmware incorporating industry standard features, such as AMD's patented Magic Packet technology for remote wake-up, that help improve network performance and system manageability. AMD's Managed Performance Portfolio is included free with AMD's Ethernet controller devices.

About Unicenter TNG

By automatically managing the enterprise computing environment, Unicenter TNG optimizes the availability of business-critical services to help reduce the total cost of ownership. Enterprise assets including the Internet/intranet and even non-IT equipment, like automated teller machines can be managed based on the business processes they support. Comprehensive and integrated out-of-the-box functionality and an intuitive Real World Interface make Unicenter TNG easy to deploy and use, resulting in a rapid return on investment that increases over time.

About AMD

AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices, and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, Calif., AMD had revenues of $2.4 billion in 1997. (NYSE:AMD).

About Computer Associates

Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA), with headquarters in Islandia, N.Y., is the world leader in mission-critical business software. The company develops, licenses and supports more than 500 integrated products that include enterprise computing and information management, application development, manufacturing and financial applications. CA has over 11,000 people in 160 offices in 43 countries and had revenue of $4.7 billion in fiscal year 1998. CA can be reached by visiting www.cai.com, or emailing [e-mail] or calling 516/342-5224.

Cautionary Statement

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of new products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the effect of changing economic conditions, and such risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the company's SEC reports.

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