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ATI launches enterprise stream computing initiatives

Teams with key organizations such as PeakStream, Inc. and AMD to drive commercial adoption of accelerated processing technologies MARKHAM, ONTARIO, Sep 29, 2006 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX News Network) -- Recognizing the tremendous value that accelerated processing holds for businesses around the world, ATI Technologies Inc. (TSX:ATY)(NASDAQ:ATYT) today announced initiatives around enterprise stream computing, dedicated to driving commercial adoption of stream computing, initially targeting the US$9 billion high performance computing market(1). Along with software platform provider PeakStream, Inc., ATI is working to address the technical computing demands of energy, financial, defense and research organizations around the world, to give them the ability to arrive at detailed answers in significantly less time in order to make faster, better informed business decisions. ATI is also working with AMD to develop a co-processing platform based on AMD's Torrenza initiative. Enterprise stream computing makes use of ATI's sophisticated graphics processors (GPUs) traditionally used to calculate and render millions of pixels onto computer monitors, hundreds of times each second. Combining that processing power with the reliability and stability of ATI's professional graphics adapters used in high-performance rendering environments, enterprise stream computing delivers exponential performance gains, providing processing speeds that are orders of magnitude faster than computer processors in today's traditional implementations.(2) When combined with today's high-performance, low-latency computer processors, enterprise stream computing can be used to solve complex computational problems. "Enterprise stream computing has the potential to give companies the ability to process data at speeds they've only dreamed of until now," said Dave Orton, president and CEO, ATI Technologies Inc. "Today's graphics processors are capable of processing far more than just graphics applications - with the right platform support they are fully capable parallel processors ideally suited for a wide range of scientific, business and consumer applications. With the combination of ATI processors and the PeakStream Platform, we're working to quickly and easily enable these new levels of performance for businesses." "The PeakStream Platform harnesses the power of next-generation multi-core processors, making it possible to easily and cost-effectively convert processors such as GPUs into radically powerful computing engines for exponentially increased application performance and decreased time to solution,(3)" said Neil Knox, president and CEO, PeakStream Inc. "With the PeakStream Platform, companies can now program ATI's high performance graphics processors for accelerated processing of non-graphics tasks, letting companies make critical business decisions faster." Enterprise stream computing has the potential to affect a number of sectors including finance, oil and gas, and defense among others. Using ATI processors running on the PeakStream Platform, it's possible for financial institutions to accelerate Monte Carlo simulations used for risk assessment by as much as 16 times(2). In the oil and gas industry, enterprise stream computing is helping companies to more quickly determine where they should drill to find resource deposits. ATI hardware running on the PeakStream Platform accelerates the processing of seismic models by as much as 20 times(2). ATI is working with leading companies and academic institutions worldwide(4), to build the stream computing ecosystem, delivering the performance, applications, software and tools necessary to turn ATI's broader stream computing vision into reality. For more information on ATI's stream computing initiatives, please see related company announcements made today on the topics of stream computing in general, and Stanford University's Folding@home program. About ATI Technologies ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics, PC platform technologies and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost graphics processor unit (GPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With fiscal 2005 revenues of US $2.22 billion, ATI has more than 4,000 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY). Important Information Regarding Forward-looking Statements Certain statements in this news release, including but not limited to the performance, capabilities, market potential and applications for enterprise stream computing and the Peakstream Platform, including statements relating to accelerated processing and reduced processing times, exponential performance gains, enhanced problem-solving and ease of programming, may be considered "forward-looking". Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and, accordingly, entail various risks and uncertainties. Assumptions applied in making, and potential risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward looking statements include, among others, the ability to drive commercial adoption of enterprise stream computing and to build a stream computing ecosystem, software and/or hardware-related issues and conflicts, the development of new products or technologies, overall system performance and continued market demand for accelerated processing. We therefore cannot provide any assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting our business and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement is contained in our filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulatory authorities, including our 2005 Annual Information Form and 2005 Annual Report filed on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Our Form 40-F and other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are available on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Copyright 2006 ATI Technologies Inc. All rights reserved. ATI and ATI product and product feature names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ATI Technologies Inc. All other company and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice. For media or industry analyst support, visit our Web site at http://www.ati.com (1) IDC estimates the High Performance Computing Technical Server market to be greater than US$9 billion worldwide (IDC HPC Technical Computing Market Update, June 2006). (2) Based on simulations performed by PeakStream, Inc. using traditional processing models vs. using ATI processors. PeakStream, Inc.'s simulations show Monte Carlo simulations used for risk assessment being processed as much as 16 times faster when using ATI GPUs vs. processing done using CPUs. PeakStream also shows processing of Kirschoff Migration simulations used for seismic modeling being processed as much as 20 times faster using ATI GPUs vs. processing done using CPUs. (3)Per the above footnote, 20 times faster processing can result in 1 days worth of data being processed in a little more than an hour. Cumulatively, this speed-up generates overall results faster, allowing decisions to be made faster, and giving companies the option of going to market sooner with products or services related that have benefited from those performance gains. (4) Companies and educational institutions include Microsoft Corp., Havok, and Stanford University. Please see related announcements. SOURCE: ATI Technologies Inc. ATI Technologies Inc. Will Willis Senior Public Relations Manager (905) 882-2600 ext. 8293 Email: wwillis@ati.com For investor relations support, please contact: ATI Technologies Inc. Zev Korman, Investor Relations (905) 882-2600 Ext. 3670 Email: zev@ati.com Website: www.ati.com High Road Communications Sarah Vella (416) 644-2270 Email: svella@highroad.com