The acquisition of ATI Technologies by AMD marks a drastic change in the battle between AMD and Intel that will have significant effects on the PC market and ecosystem. The acquisition, however, comes with significant challenges.

This In-Stat In-Sight examines the acquisition, challenges faced by the new entity, and possible long-term ramifications to the industry and key companies, including AMD and ATI partners and competitors, if the combined entity is successful.

The In-Sight Discusses the Following:

• Why ATI?
• A Side-by-Side Comparison of ATI and NVIDIA
• Details of the Deal
• The Challenges

• Financing the Acquisition
• Organizational Consolidation
• Regulatory Review
• History
• Competition

• Market Ramifications

• Changes in the PC Market
• Status Quo in the Server Market

• Company Ramifications ( AMD, ATI, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, TSMC, Chartered Semiconductor)
• In-Stat’s View

The In-Sight also Includes the Following Charts:

• Annual PC Shipments (2000-2010)
• AMD and ATI Annual Revenues and Net Income (1997 to 2005)