Customer testimonials play an odd role in many IT industry announcements. At first glance, they offer proof that technologies are actually being used successfully as advertised, lending credence to vendors’ sometimes lofty go-to-market claims. Even the most enthusiastic clients tend to guarded, though, for fear that they may injure relationships with other vendors or negate whatever competitive advantages a new technology affords them. This point makes AMD’s recent announcement of its adoption by and collaboration with Verizon exceptional.
AMD, Verizon Pump Each Other Up
Posted by: Charles King October 22, 2013 05:00 AMCustomer testimonials play an odd role in many IT industry announcements. At first glance, they offer proof that technologies are actually being used successfully as advertised, lending credence to vendors’ sometimes lofty go-to-market claims. Even the most enthusiastic clients tend to guarded, though, for fear that they may injure relationships with other vendors or negate whatever competitive advantages a new technology affords them. This point makes AMD’s recent announcement of its adoption by and collaboration with Verizon exceptional.