TORONTO (CP) - ATI Technologies Inc. has agreed to extend its current patent cross-license agreement with Intel Corp. and secured rights to build integrated graphics processors supporting one of Intel's Pentium chips.
"ATI and Intel are recognized technology leaders in their respective categories and this agreement will enable both companies to build upon those unique strengths and bring exciting new computing options to consumers worldwide," Dave Orton, ATI's president and chief operating officer, said in a news release Thursday.
Intel is by far the world's biggest supplier of the main microprocessors used in desktop and laptop computers.
Intel is also a major supplier of other types of chips, including integrated chips that perform several functions including graphics processing.
ATI of Markham, Ont., is one of the world's biggest suppliers of graphics chips that boost computers' visual performance, although it is in stiff competition with California-based Nvidia in several market segments.
ATI also competes with Intel with a line of integrated chips, which are generally built into lower-priced computer lines.
Shares in ATI (TSX:ATY) traded up two cents Thursday morning at $13.97 on the Toronto stock market.
"ATI and Intel are recognized technology leaders in their respective categories and this agreement will enable both companies to build upon those unique strengths and bring exciting new computing options to consumers worldwide," Dave Orton, ATI's president and chief operating officer, said in a news release Thursday.
Intel is by far the world's biggest supplier of the main microprocessors used in desktop and laptop computers.
Intel is also a major supplier of other types of chips, including integrated chips that perform several functions including graphics processing.
ATI of Markham, Ont., is one of the world's biggest suppliers of graphics chips that boost computers' visual performance, although it is in stiff competition with California-based Nvidia in several market segments.
ATI also competes with Intel with a line of integrated chips, which are generally built into lower-priced computer lines.
Shares in ATI (TSX:ATY) traded up two cents Thursday morning at $13.97 on the Toronto stock market.
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