AMD, AIF launch learning lab in Hyderabad

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and the American India Foundation (AIF) announced the launch of the first Learning Lab in Hyderabad at the Government Girls High School, West Marredpally. Equipped with AMD Athlon Dual-Core processor-based Microsoft IQ PCs, the lab will provide affordable Internet access to more than 450 school children.

Adrian Hartog, senior vice president and general manager, global consumer electronics group & president, AMD Canada, said, “The 50x15 Initiative was established with the aim to empower a larger segment of our world’s population with Internet access. This initiative is creating digital inclusion ecosystems around the world that will eventually enable sustainable economic development. With the launch of the Learning Lab in Hyderabad, we hope to be able to bring positive change in the lives of 450 students at the Government Girls High School.”

Dasaradha R Gude, managing director, AMD R&D Center, India, stated, “We have tried and ensured that we provide state of the art infrastructure to these students, who have the will to learn and are the future. These initiatives will truly benefit the students and the community. Our local AMD India employees are truly excited about creating the ideal local conditions and an ecosystem for students in Hyderabad as part of the global 50x15 Initiative.”

Lata Krishnan, president, American India Foundation (AIF), explained, “AIF’s efforts have been focused on accelerating social and economic change in the country. Our collaboration with AMD for the 50x15 initiative takes us a step further towards our collective goal of providing education for underprivileged students, through harnessing the power of technology.”

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