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Analysis: Thomas Seifert, AMD CFO, Leaves for Siemens?
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Once serving as interim CEO, AMD's Chief Financial Officer Thomas Seifert decided to file in his resignation. We bring you the insight into three turbulent years at the helm.
On 9/17/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD Wants to Buy MIPS, but can they Beat Google?
HARDWARE, BUSINESS RUMORS
According to our sources, it looks like AMD is not done with acquisitions in 2012, and their second potential acquisition might be the most important they made in 20 years. The question is...
On 4/16/2012 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD Lays off Nigel Dessau, Chief Marketing Officer?
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, BUSINESS RUMORS
There is no doubt about it, the new CEO of AMD, ex-Lenovo ace Mr. Rory P. Read is continuing to make changes to the executive team. A little bird told us that his latest action was the departure of its CMO, Mr. Nigel Dessau.
On 12/12/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
BREAKING: AMD Lays Off More than 1400 People, About 10% of its Workforce
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
We have received information from multiple sources that AMD management, lead by the new CEO Rory Read has made a massive cleanup operation, laying off around 10-12% of its total workforce.
On 11/3/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD Names New CEO: Ex-IBM, Ex-Lenovo Rory P. Read
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Few weeks ago, we ran a story that AMD is approaching the end of their search for a new CEO. Today, the company announced that Rory P. Read, former COO of Lenovo Group.
On 8/25/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
UPDATE: AMD Insiders Speak Out: BAPCo Exit is An Excuse for Bulldozer
HARDWARE, ENTERPRISE, SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
Following our coverage on AMD's exit from BAPCo and blog post made by Nigel Dessau, we got a surprising call which we had to check out.
On 6/24/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

And the Next AMD CEO Comes From...
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS, RUMORS
After six months of search and many "no's", the search for the next CEO of AMD is drawing to a close as the contract is getting finalized.
On 6/20/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD Fusion APU Powered Tablet Arrives on June 1, 2011!
HARDWARE NEWS
AMD's former CEO often spoke against netbooks and tablets. With his abrupt departure, AMD opened up to new technologies and now MSI is coming to the market with a $599 tablet.
On 5/23/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD's Executive Suite Starts to Look Like Swiss Cheese
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
High level employees are departing Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), leaving vacancies in their executive offices. The company isn’t saying why, nor did they explain how the openings will be filled.
On 2/10/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
AMD's Dirk Meyer Resigns – El Problemo?
BUSINESS NEWS
AMD’s boss Dirk Meyer calls it quits amids whispers of a boardroom coup at the company. Meyer will be temporarily replaced by their finance chief until a suitable replacement is found.
On 1/10/2011 by Gil Russell... Comments (0) Read more

Coup at AMD: Why was Dirk Meyer Pushed Out?
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
In a surprising turn of events, Dirk Meyer resigned from his post as the President and CEO of AMD, leaving Thomas Seifert [CFO] to take over the role as an interim CEO.
On 1/10/2011 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD to launch GlobalFoundries GPU production in 2011
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
In a recent interview with Middle-Eastern website ITP, President and CEO of AMD re-iterated company's decision to initiate GPU production in GlobalFoundries.
On 12/14/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

AMD’s new look
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
AMD Financial Analyst Day 2009 During recent AMD event in Sunnyvale, California the company presented a new look - new executives, new approach, new logo, new technology.
On 11/13/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
AMD CFO Seifert speaks out: We're making money!
HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Thomas Seifert, AMD's new CFO [chief financial officer] gave a brief presentation at the Financial Analyst Day. His information was succinct, delivered with a positive, forward-looking attitude and plan.
On 11/12/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

UPDATED: AMD reports another loss... and profit. Confused?
HARDWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
AMD's reported its 3Q 2009 results: the company reported revenue of $1.4 billion, but reported another net loss in the tune of 128 million USD. However, positive news ahead.
On 10/15/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more
AMD announces complete reorganization
BUSINESS NEWS

Hot on the heels of GlobalFoundries announcing its structure, AMD announced a completely new operating model, focusing on swift business units.

On 5/7/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

Happy 40th Birthday AMD!
BUSINESS NEWS

AMD is celebrating 40 years from starting the company long, long time ago - May 1st 1969.

On 4/30/2009 by Daniela Kustre... Comments (0) Read more
AMD's next-gen Bulldozer is a 128-bit crunching monster
HARDWARE ANALYSIS, RUMORS

Recent roadmap leak caused quite a discussions here at BSN*. We decided to dig what is exactly coming in 2011 and is there any reason for celebration [AMD fans] or worry [Intel boys]...

On 4/15/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

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