ATI Embraces 64-bit Operating System and Leads Certification of 64-bit Workstation Applications

ATI Embraces 64-bit Operating System and Leads Certification of 64-bit Workstation Applications

As a technology leader in the workstation graphics market, ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) is dedicated to developing and supporting key industry transitions such as the movement to 64-bit computing to enable a more highly developed experience for end users. As the complexity of design and content creation grows exponentially, the movement to 64-bit computing will open up new opportunities for customers to create elaborate projects without significantly affecting production timelines.

ATI’s FireGL(TM) products are supported by a unified driver, which is tested and certified by professional 3D ISV partners, making system administration and upgrades cost effective and simple. Applications certified for FireGL workstation graphics accelerators, supporting either 32-bit on the 64-bit operating system or supporting 64-bit natively include SOFTIMAGE(R)/XSI(R), Maya(R), SolidWorks(R), MSC.Patran, Inventor, UGS NX and ANSYS(R).

“We dedicate our resources to key technology transitions that will transform the day to day experience for our customers and partners and the transition to 64-bit will be an important milestone in the workstation market,” said Dinesh Sharma, Director, Workstation Products, ATI Technologies Inc. “By continuing to leverage our close relationships with our partners on the application side, we continue to drive innovation and bring the best possible experience to end users.”

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