AMD To Power The Governing Body Of World Motorsport

AMD To Power The Governing Body Of World Motorsport

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced it will become the Official Technology Partner of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the international non-profit organization concerned with automotive, motoring and mobility issues and the governing body of world motor sport. Through this new relationship, AMD will lend technology expertise across a range of activities in the automotive and motor sports sectors and provide technological counsel as the FIA formulates automotive public policies and regulations for motor sports.

In addition, AMD will provide computing solutions, including server, desktop and mobile systems based on AMD64 technology to the FIA to support race control, Web site hosting, and data management at Formula One races worldwide. AMD64 technology is the gold standard in 64-bit computing. AMD64 enables enterprise organizations to maximize the performance of their software, and allows them to make the most of their current and future investments.

“In the automotive world the potential for intelligent transport systems is almost unlimited and eventually technology will help alleviate the major problems of congestion and safety. Technology is also playing an increasingly important role in motor sport. The only way that the FIA can stay at the forefront of these issues is to have access to cutting-edge technology and leading expertise in the electronics and information technology fields,” said Max Mosley, president of the FIA. “AMD is clearly at the leading-edge of technology and very well positioned to provide the type of support we need. We look forward to working directly with AMD’s Henri Richard as he takes on the new role of FIA Technology Special Advisor.”

Source: amd.com