AMD Opteron Processor-Based Custom White Box Servers Now Available Through Avnet Applied Computing's QuickSource Online Configurator.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2003 System Builders  This article's grammar usage needs improvement. Please edit this article in accordance with Wikipedia's . Can View Demo Tool and Purchase Systems at quicksource.avnet.com Avnet Applied Computing -- an AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Authorized distributor and an AMD Opteron(TM) processor launch partner -- today launched QuickSource, an online configuration tool that allows system builders to create customized, fully validated AMD Opteron processor-based white box servers in minutes. A self-guided demonstration of the tool is available at http://www.quicksource.avnet.com/. "For system builders looking to get AMD Opteron processor-based solutions to their customers, selecting and testing the right components to go into an AMD Opteron processor-based system can be a time-consuming process," said George Condon, executive vice president of Avnet Applied Computing's AMD business unit. "QuickSource allows system builders to quickly select the name-brand components that go into their custom systems themselves, knowing that every combination has been fully validated by our engineers to work together right out of the box." Through an intuitive, easy-to-use interface, QuickSource customers can choose from the most trusted name-brand components from AMD, Hitachi, Seagate, Micron, Fujitsu, Newisys and more as they build the exact solution for their customer's requirements. All combinations are fully validated and can ship as a kit for system builders to assemble themselves, or as a fully integrated solution ready to plug in right out of the box. Either way, QuickSource orders ship in as little as 72 hours -- based on product availability -- from Avnet's two Integration Solution Centers. "Even though the AMD Opteron processor specifications were just released today, Avnet Applied Computing has been working closely with AMD to ensure that a number of AMD Opteron processor-based reference designs are available for configuration and purchase through QuickSource the day of launch," added Condon. "In addition, Avnet offers AMD Athlon(TM) processor-based desktops and notebook configuration platforms as well, to provide a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for all the system builder's needs." "QuickSource is an excellent way for resellers to take advantage of an AMD Opteron processor-based system's scalable 32- and 64-bit technology in a complete, validated server," said Ben Williams For the NFL football player of the same name see Ben Williams (football player). Benjamin Philip "Ben" Williams (born 27 August 1982, Manchester, England) is an English Footballer who currently plays for Crewe Alexandra. Williams is a goalkeeper. , director of server market development, AMD's Computation Products Group. "With QuickSource, system builders can leverage Avnet Applied Computing's technical resources to get proven AMD Opteron processor-based designs to customers, improving overall time to market." Please visit quicksource.avnet.com for a demonstration, or for more details on the QuickSource online configurator. About Avnet Applied Computing Avnet Applied Computing, a Phoenix-based distribution specialist with operations in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Europe and Asia, focuses on the unique requirements of computing OEMs, independent software vendors and system builders who want to take their embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. or white box solutions to market quickly. Avnet Applied Computing offers a wide array of services, including engineering assistance, integration and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , supply-chain management, financing, and physical distribution of end products. Avnet Applied Computing, a $1.68 billion operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. ), also markets off-the-shelf components such as CPUs, mass storage devices, flat-panel displays, embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. and commercial motherboards, memory modules, networking, mobile/wireless computing, point-of-sale and software products. Avnet Applied Computing is on the Web at http://www.aac.avnet.com/. About Avnet Phoenix-based Avnet Inc. (NYSE:AVT) is one of the world's largest technology marketing and services providers, with fiscal year 2002 sales of $8.9 billion (year ended June 28, 2002). The company distributes semiconductors, interconnect, passive and electromechanical The use of electricity to run moving parts. Disk drives, printers and motors are examples. Electromechanical systems must be designed for the eventual deterioration of moving components that wear over time. The first TVs were electromechanical systems (see video/TV history). components, embedded systems and computer products from leading manufacturers. Serving customers in 63 countries, Avnet delivers services such as inventory management, supply-chain services, bill-of-material analysis, systems integration and engineering design assistance. Its Web site is located at www.avnet.com. AMD, AMD Opteron, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. 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