Cray to Base Next-Generation Supercomputers on AMD Opteron(TM) Processor Platform; Firms Will Collaborate On Cray's 2006 DARPA HPCS Phase 3 Proposal.SEATTLE -- 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. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AMD) and Cray Inc., (Nasdaq NM:CRAY) today announced that they have signed an agreement that extends their successful relationship through the end of the decade. Cray will continue to use AMD Opteron(TM) processors for the microprocessor-based supercomputer supercomputer, a state-of-the-art, extremely powerful computer capable of manipulating massive amounts of data in a relatively short time. Supercomputers are very expensive and are employed for specialized scientific and engineering applications that must handle very products Cray develops during this period. In addition, the two firms will actively collaborate on Cray's mid-2006 proposal for Phase 3 of the federal government's DARPA DARPA: see Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) The name given to the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency during the 1980s. It was later renamed back to ARPA. HPCS HPCS High Performance Computing Systems HPCS High Productivity Computing Systems HPCS High Performance Computing Symposium HPCS High Performance Communication Server HPCS Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (book/movie) (High Productivity Computing Systems) program. "After an extensive review of marketplace alternatives, we selected the AMD64 platform as the microarchitecture for our next-generation supercomputer products," said Cray President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Peter Ungaro. "In the near-term, the AMD Opteron processor roadmap provides our customers a smooth upgrade path to multi-core systems. Through 2010, AMD's multi-core processor roadmap and HyperTransport(TM) technology capabilities stand out for their ability to help meet our aggressive performance goals. Our success working with AMD in developing the Cray XT3(TM) and the Cray XD1(TM) systems gives us great confidence that AMD is the right partner to help Cray advance the boundaries of high performance computing." Cray and AMD will work closely together on Cray's mid-2006 submission for Phase 3 of the DARPA HPCS program. The program plans to provide economically viable, next-generation high productivity computing systems for the national security, scientific and industrial user communities that are able to run applications at sustained speeds of one petaflop (million billion calculations per second) or more by the end of the decade. "We anticipate our shared customers are excited about this strengthened relationship with Cray, the leading innovator in high performance computing, and we see this agreement as a strong vote of confidence in AMD and our role in high performance computing," said Henri Richard Joseph Henri Richard (born February 29, 1936 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL) from 1955 to 1975. , executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer at AMD. "AMD's collaboration with Cray is not just about high performance computing, we believe the innovation sparked by this relationship, especially through our joint work on the DARPA HPCS proposal, could help define the future of the IT industry." "The goal of the HPCS program is to provide next-generation systems that are highly robust, easy to program, and perform efficiently at very large scales. Meeting this challenge will require an extremely strong engineering team, with the creativity to invent new HPC (Handheld PC) A palmtop computer that weighs less than one pound and runs specialized versions of popular applications. Microsoft coined the term for its Windows CE operating system, which is an abbreviated version of Windows. See Pocket PC. solutions and the experience to deliver them," said Steve Scott, Cray Chief Technology Officer. " Teaming with AMD further strengthens the Cray team and positions us to present an outstanding proposal to DARPA in spring 2006." Today, Cray offers the Cray XT3 and Cray XD1 supercomputers, based on the AMD Opteron processor, along with the Cray X1E(TM) supercomputer, based on Cray custom-built vector processors A computer with built-in instructions that perform multiple calculations on vectors (one-dimensional arrays) simultaneously. It is used to solve the same or similar problems as an array processor; however, a vector processor passes a vector to a functional unit, whereas an array processor . This collaboration will further embed AMD technology in Cray's next-generation supercomputer products, which are designed to increase performance for HPC applications by drawing on both AMD Opteron and custom, specialized processors. About AMD AMD (NYSE:AMD) designs and produces innovative microprocessors, Flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions for the computer, communications and consumer electronics industries. AMD is dedicated to delivering standards-based, customer-focused solutions for technology users, ranging from enterprises and governments to individual consumers. For more information visit www.amd.com. About Cray Inc. As the global leader in HPC, Cray provides innovative supercomputing systems that enable scientists and engineers in government, industry and academia to meet both existing and future computational challenges. Building on years of experience in designing, developing, marketing and servicing the world's most advanced supercomputers, Cray offers a comprehensive portfolio of HPC systems that deliver unrivaled sustained performance on a wide range of applications. Go to www.cray.com for more information. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. . There are certain factors that could cause Cray's execution to differ materially from those anticipated by the statements above. These include the technical challenges of developing high performance computing systems, reliance on third-party suppliers, and retention and attraction of key employees and managers. For a discussion of these and other risks, see "Factors That Could Affect Future Results" in Cray's most recent Report on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. filed with the SEC. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, Opteron, and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Cray is a registered trademark, and Cray XT3 is a trademark, of Cray Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. |
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