AMD Memory Group Reorganizes to Focus on Customers Wireless systems
Source: AMD
SUNNYVALE, CA -- December 16, 2002 --To increase its focus on emerging markets for high-end communications and entertainment products, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the creation of the Embedded and the Wireless Business Units within its Memory Group organization. The two business units will focus on customers’ needs for high density Flash memory devices in embedded systems such as car navigation, entertainment systems, networking and telecommunications, as well as in wireless applications such as advanced cellular phones.
Dr. Bertrand Cambou, group vice president, AMD Memory Group, has appointed Amir Mashkoori as vice president and general manager of the Embedded Business Unit. Cambou will assume the additional role of general manager of the Wireless Business Unit.
“With the recent successful introduction of our breakthrough AMD MirrorBit™ technology, including sampling of the industry’s highest density NOR Flash memory, this reorganization allows AMD to crystallize our focus on customers for high density Flash memory products,” said Cambou. “As a result, AMD can continue to deliver complete Flash memory solutions that enable the advanced features and functionality consumers demand for products in the wireless and embedded systems market segments.”
