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ACP Germany: Strategic Partnership Agreed with AMD

August 24, 2026. ACP Germany and AMD have entered into a strategic partnership, further expanding their existing collaboration. The goal of the partnership is to strategically expand the ACP solution portfolio in the areas of hybrid cloud, data centers, and the modern workplace, and to offer customers even more powerful, innovative, and future-proof IT solutions. This provides companies with a wider range of options for modernizing their workplace and data center environments. AMD platforms are already part of the ACP portfolio and are incorporated into vendor-neutral consulting based on technical and business requirements. The strategic partnership now further deepens this collaboration.

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More Options for Modernizing Your IT Infrastructure

Whether you need new end-user devices, are planning a server upgrade, or require additional capacity for computationally intensive applications: The right platform depends on the specific use case. In addition to the required computing power, energy consumption, security, manageability, existing infrastructure, and operating costs play an important role.

AMD-based systems are already part of this vendor-neutral technology selection at ACP. Companies can evaluate them within the context of their existing IT environment and determine which platform is technically and economically suitable for the respective workload.

Since ACP Austria already works closely with AMD, the partnership is now also being established on a direct strategic basis with ACP Germany. This will particularly intensify the technical exchange with AMD and give ACP direct access to technical enablement and training. The resulting expertise will be incorporated into the consulting and implementation of customer projects.

AMD Ryzen for Modern Business Workstations

On the client side, AMD offers processor platforms for business notebooks, desktop systems, and workstations. Depending on the platform and use case, AMD Ryzen™ and AMD Ryzen™ PRO processors combine high computing performance with energy efficiency, as well as features for security and device management.

With AMD Ryzen™ AI and AMD Ryzen™ AI PRO, platforms are also available that combine a CPU, integrated graphics, and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This enables supported AI workloads to be processed directly on the end device. This opens up additional options for businesses looking to leverage local AI computing power.

For IT decision-makers, therefore, the question is not just about the required performance. Energy consumption, security, device management, platform stability, and integration into existing management environments are also relevant factors when selecting new client systems. ACP takes these factors into account when designing and implementing modern workplace solutions.

Local AI Is Changing the Requirements for Business PCs

As AI capabilities become increasingly integrated into applications, the requirements for workplace devices are also changing. In addition to the CPU and GPU, the NPU is gaining importance as a specialized processing unit for AI tasks.

Local processing of supported AI workloads can offload the cloud and enable certain functions to be executed directly on the end device. The benefits this brings to day-to-day business operations depend on the applications used and the usage scenarios.

For companies, this makes it increasingly important to determine which device classes and platforms are suitable for future generations of applications. ACP helps assess whether and where AI-enabled clients offer concrete added value for the respective workplace strategy.

AMD EPYC for Data Centers and Demanding Workloads

In the data center, other criteria take center stage. AMD EPYC™ server processors are designed for enterprise, cloud, virtualization, database, HPC, and AI workloads. In addition to computing power, scalability, core density, and the efficient use of energy and infrastructure are particularly relevant.

Especially when modernizing existing server environments, higher performance and core density can enable the consolidation of workloads onto fewer physical systems. Depending on the workload and infrastructure, this can reduce costs associated with hardware, energy, cooling, and operations.

Software licensing should also be factored into the evaluation. With core-based licensing models, processor selection, the number of cores required, and the degree of consolidation can all impact the total cost of a platform. Therefore, focusing solely on the purchase price or maximum computing power falls short when planning modern data center architectures.

Technology Selection in the Context of the Overall IT Environment

With AMD, ACP offers technology solutions for client and data center projects. The choice of platform depends on the existing infrastructure, the specific workload, and the technical and economic requirements. ACP supports companies in this evaluation and the subsequent implementation.

ACP as Your Partner for Modern IT Solutions

As an experienced IT solutions provider, ACP helps companies identify the right technologies for their individual needs and successfully integrate them into their IT landscape. The spectrum ranges from modern, AI-enabled workstations with AMD Ryzen™ AI PRO processors to high-performance and energy-efficient data center and server solutions based on AMD EPYC™.

Whether it’s the Modern Workplace, Hybrid Cloud, or Data Center: ACP combines technological expertise with vendor-neutral consulting and provides comprehensive support to companies—from analyzing and selecting the right solution through implementation to ongoing operations.

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