AMD Upgrades to Top Sponsor of 15th World Congress on Information Technology; Company's 50x15 Initiative to be a Key Theme in AMD CEO's Address to Delegates.

AUSTIN, Texas -- The World Congress on Information Technology 2006 (WCIT 2006) announced today that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. has agreed to sponsor the 15th World Congress at the Pinnacle Sponsorship level. AMD's commitment to WCIT 2006 will help further the Congress' goal of spreading new technology and solutions via the Internet to growing economies across the globe.

As part of its role as Pinnacle Sponsor, AMD will provide key technology to the WCIT organization for deployment at the World Congress. WCIT will deploy Internet stations with AMD Personal Internet Communicators (PIC) throughout the Austin Convention Center, and will provide a PIC to every registered full-conference attendee, loaded with important conference information to powerfully extend the WCIT experience once attendees return home after the conference. The PIC is part of a growing portfolio of products offered by AMD and its partners as part of its 50x15 initiative to connect 50 percent of the world's population to the Internet by the year 2015. This new category of products is designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of first-time technology users in high-growth markets around the world.

As the world's premiere Information Technology (IT) forum, the mission of WCIT 2006 is to be a catalyst for social and economic development through the exchange of policies, ideas, and technology. The biennial conference is expected to draw 2,000 business, government, and academic leaders from 80 countries, bridging both geographical and cultural borders. The 2006 World Congress seeks to explore issues of impact and create actionable policy recommendations to world and technology industry leaders focusing on three key issues: global digital access, healthcare, and privacy and security.

"AMD is looking forward to providing the delegates at WCIT 2006 with an update on the extraordinary progress we've made in transforming the 50x15 vision into reality," said William T. "Billy" Edwards, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief innovation officer, AMD. "The growing portfolio of solutions we and our partners now offer is making a real difference in the lives of people everywhere. In Latin America, 50x15 is helping people find jobs. In China, it's helping to enhance education. In India, it's helping to foster innovative business ventures. More importantly, the valuable lessons AMD and its partners have learned will help delegates at this year's meeting provide more informed and insightful policy guidance to world leaders."

In today's growing population of 6.5 billion people, less than 16 percent have access to the Internet which has put a strain on the global economy. "The Congress has strategically assembled partnerships with some of the most influential companies in the industry in order to bring the benefits of new information technology to growing economies," said Glynn Meek, president and CEO of WCIT 2006. "Our actionable initiatives will open up a world of educational opportunities and business development in these disadvantaged parts of the world."

The addition of AMD executives to the WCIT 2006 speaking roster enhances an already strong group of confirmed presenters, including Gen. Colin Powell (ret.), former United States Secretary of State; John S. Chen, chairman, CEO and president of Sybase, Inc.; Michael Dell, chairman of the Board of Directors of Dell Inc.; Anne M. Mulcahy, chairman and CEO, Xerox Corporation; Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel; Hector Ruiz, chairman of the board, president and CEO of AMD; and John W. Thompson, chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Symantec Corporation. Other business, academic and government leaders will be added to the roster, with announcements forthcoming.

WCIT 2006 takes place in Austin, Texas, from May 1 - 5, 2006. Additional information can be found at www.WCIT2006.org.

About WCIT 2006, Inc.

The World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT 2006) draws approximately 2,000 global thought leaders and decision makers from 80 countries, including Fortune 100 CEO's, NGO Presidents, Foreign Ministers, Nobel Laureates, University Chancellors and leading R&D Scientists. Leaders from business, government and academia will discuss IT policy, direct the future of technology and drive social and economic development. The focus of WCIT 2006 is on macro issues around IT innovation and making a positive impact on human lives.

WCIT 2006 officials are collaborating with officials in countries around the world, including Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and Uruguay to build partnerships, recruit delegates, and build awareness for the event.

World Congress forums have been held in international cities such as Taipei, Taiwan (2000), Adelaide, Australia (2002) and Athens, Greece (2004). The World Congress is held every two years on a different continent and is the signature forum of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), a consortium of 67 information technology (IT) industry associations that represents over 90% of the world's IT market.

WCIT 2006, Inc., a non-profit 501 6(C) organization, is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative microprocessor solutions for computing, communications and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD is dedicated to delivering superior computing solutions based on customer needs that empower users worldwide. For more information visit www.amd.com.