AMD names SAPPHIRE as exclusive global distribution partner for AMD FirePro Professional Graphics.

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Provider of computing technologies AMD (NYSE:AMD) announced on Tuesday that SAPPHIRE Technology, an international supplier and manufacturer of technologies, is now its exclusive global distribution partner for AMD FirePro professional graphics.

AMD has engaged SAPPHIRE to deliver focused distribution on a global basis. SAPPHIRE's experience, which includes over five years in the Asia-Pacific workstation market, is expected to enable AMD to service the needs of even larger numbers of users throughout the world.

This distribution partnership is effective immediately, with AMD FirePro products distributed in the channel through SAPPHIRE from 1 October 2013. Meanwhile, original equipment manufacturing (OEM) customers will still have the ability to purchase products directly from AMD.

SAPPHIRE has reportedly collaborated with AMD for over a decade, managing AMD products in various markets and acting as an AMD FirePro professional graphics channel partner in Asia.

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