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Server market grew in 2013, but revenue fell

By Dean Wilson published

Gartner's latest server market results show an increase in shipments, but a decrease in revenue.

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IBM seeks to shed SDN with billion-dollar pricetag

By Alex Hamilton published

IBM is looking to rid itself of its software-defined network assets as it moves further towards a role as a software vendor.

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Lenovo snaps up IBM's server business for $2.3 billion

By Alex Hamilton published

Chinese firm Lenovo has parted with billions to acquire IBM's low-end x86 server business.

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It took 15 presentations to convince Sony to use x86 on PS4

It took 15 presentations to convince Sony to use x86 on PS4

By Kate Solomon published

Sony's lead system architect Mark Cerny has explained how the company decided to move to an x86 architecture for the PS4.

PS4
Tablets, notebooks, and desktops get new AMD hardware at CES

AMD's CES lineup features first x86 quad-core system-on-a-chip

By Scott Nichols published

CES 2013 AMD announced a quad-core APU to boost future Windows 8 tablets.

CES 2013
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AMD introduces Piledriver-based Opteron 6300 series processors

By Luke Brown published

With the new Opteron 6300 processors, AMD has introduced a faster, stronger, more efficient replacement for the 6200 series.

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AMD CEO Rory Read

AMD teaming up with ARM to offer new 64-bit processors

By Clint Demeritt published

AMD announced its "ambidextrous" approach to server solutions: it will build new 64-bit ARM serve processors and continue its x86 support.

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Google brings Chrome browser to Intel smartphones

Google brings Chrome browser to Intel smartphones

By John McCann published

You can now enjoy Chrome for Android on your Intel-powered smartphone, as the browser now supports x86 devices.

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