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KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- AMD has joined Cable & Wireless to launch Jamaica's Max Personal Internet Communicator.
The Jamaican PIC will provide a cost-effective way for family and friends to communicate, as well as enable the Caribbean island nation to enhance education, entertainment delivery and overall productivity.
The Microsoft Windows-based system provides managed Internet connectivity and basic Web tools and is already available in the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Anguilla, Turks, Caicos, Barbados, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Antigua & Barbuda and Dominica.
"Our collaboration with AMD and Cable & Wireless has resulted in a product that enables people to tap into the immense cultural, educational, and economic opportunities that are available through computing and internet connectivity," Tom Phillips, general manager, Windows Hardware and Emerging Markets, Microsoft, said in a statement. "Through partnership and innovation Microsoft is committed to making a difference to people and communities through the value and empowerment software and technology can deliver."
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