04.97.2009 - AMD Opteron? Processor Upgrade Program Drives Faster Time to Benefit in the Data Center

Offering partners and customers another cost-effective way to benefit from the performance and efficiency of AMD Opteron™ processor technology, AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced a global AMD Opteron Upgrade Program. The program includes 2000 series and 8000 series dual- and Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors along with the upcoming six-core processor codenamed "Istanbul". Channel partners and customers can receive up to a 35% discount in price ($50 off 2000 series, $100 off 8000 series) by upgrading the generation of their AMD Opteron processor, providing a fast upgrade path to improve performance and energy efficiency within the data center without needing to replace and buy entirely new systems. - View Press Release - Visit AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.)