AMD HOSTS ‘HIGH FLYERS’ ANNUAL CHANNEL MEET

- 100 AMD ‘High Flyers’ were recognized for their contribution to the AMD Channel Business at Gold Coast, Australia -

Mumbai, India — March 12, 2009 — AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the completion of its Annual ‘High Flyers’ Challenge, which culminated last week. AMD hosted its annual channel meet at Gold Coast, Australia for channel partners who accomplished their prescribed goals and in turn became AMD ‘High Flyers’. The three day annual event recognized the critical role the channel partners played in bringing award-winning AMD products to mainstream Indian markets and in further expanding the market to small towns and cities in India. Twenty five channel partners were acknowledged and rewarded for their contribution during the event.

The year long ‘High Flyers’ challenge was conceptualized to recognize AMD’s valued channel partners who have made significant contributions to the growth of AMD’s business in India.

“AMD’s channel partners are the cornerstones of our channel business strategy. They have contributed exceptionally to the growth of AMD’s business in the country and this recognition is a token of our appreciation of their efforts,” said Ramkumar Subramanian, sales & marketing vice president, AMD India at the event. “we look forward to their continued support to grow AMD in the Indian market.”

With a vision to increase their footprint, this initiative was a platform for the AMD team to interact with their partners and to share their experiences and success stories. It also featured team building fun activities and interactive sessions.

On the occasion, Sandip Naik, head of channel sales and distribution, AMD India said, “the AMD ‘High Flyers’ annual challenge meet was a superb platform for effective interaction and optimism for the road ahead. Moving ahead, we think our strong relationships with the channel partners will pave the way for continued success in this important business segment. Our channel partners can be assured of our total support in strengthening their business through the AMD brand name”

AMD’s channel efforts are built around attracting the best partners, enabling them to perform at their best, and then providing an exciting and conducive environment to grow the business. Such programs complement the ongoing efforts of training, and enablement of the current and potential partners.

About the AMD ‘High Flyers’ Annual Challenge

AMD’s ‘High Flyers’ Annual Challenge builds on the consistent enablement and motivation programs already in place which focus on building technical expertise, by educating the channel partners about the AMD advantage so that they can communicate the same effectively to their customers and configure appropriate solutions for eventual customer delight.

Top 90 Indian channel partners in distribution, retail and commercial space achieved the distinction of being invited for this exclusive meet at Gold Coast, Australia.

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing and graphics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com.