Microprocessor AMD announced a joint research center in Beijing with China Electronics Standardization Institute of the Ministry of Industry and Information. AMD has been battered as of late by its chief rival, Intel. On one hand, this is a way to reduce R&D cost for the chip maker. AMD's investments in Germany in terms of wafer fabs has garnered strong support for AMD within Germany itself. Since China is such a growing market, this type of investment will likely help the company gain further traction there.
In terms of globalization, this is another sign of an American multi-national soaking up talents within China. In turn, more opportunities are given to researchers in China where their work could be applied to real world products. Its a win-win for all.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
AMD set up joint research center in Beijing
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Hi-tech outsourcing. That's really great.
Maybe it will cut cost for AMD, although they won't say it openly. China is improving in terms of technical human resource. More than 300 000 engineers graduate in China per year.
I think China will benefit from it and one day China might make their own brand of CPU.
Kudos!
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