August 11, according to foreign media reports, from the AMD and ATI high-level sources said at least two or three quarters, AMD and ATI will remain "fragmented" state.
According to British media reports, from ATI Peter Edinger, Vice President of Europe and the AMD PR Bubba Wolford, senior sources said, as long as there is market demand, ATI will continue to sell support Intel Conroe processors, RD600 chipsets.And AMD will not interfere.
Moreover, ATI does not present a road map for major changes, at least the next two or three quarters so.Since then, AMD will consider the introduction of new products after the merger.In short, both the current situation is developing in accordance with established routes, mutual non-interference.
AMD spokesman Eric DeRitis said on September 9, AMD will not give up the ATI brand.In contrast, several products in the future will continue to use the ATI brand.DeRitis said: "AMD is clearly high brand value and power, and in the global technology market, ATI is one of the most valuable brands. Therefore, we will keep ATI brand. At least for a time, not canceled."
AMD announced on July 24 to total 54 million in cash and stock acquisition of all shares of ATI.After the merger, the new company's annual sales of about 73 billion U.S. dollars, the total number of employees is about 1.5 million people.The deal is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter.