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    Press Release - 2002

    ATI announces Radeon® IGP strategic relationships


    Arima, Compal, FIC, Fujitsu, Gigabyte, Lite-On, PC Partner, PowerColor, Quanta, Wistron, and Sapphire give nod to Radeon IGP integrated products


    Wednesday March 13, 2002

    HANOVER, Germany - ATI Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: ATYT, TSE: ATY) has announced strategic relationships with the world's leading computer design manufacturers, who are currently developing products based on ATI's Radeon™ IGP family of products. The announcement was made at CeBIT, the world's largest technology show.

    ATI is currently supporting a number of companies in their Radeon IGP design efforts, including: Arima, Compal, FIC (First International Computer), Fujitsu, Gigabyte, Lite-On, PC Partner, PowerColor, Quanta, Wistron and Sapphire.

    "Gigabyte Technologies is honored to form a strategic alliance with ATI," said Richard Ma, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Systems Products, Gigabyte Technologies. "ATI recently combined its advanced graphics engine and PC core logic to deliver the best north bridge and graphics performance available in the market so far. By doing this, ATI brought a high-end graphics engine to the mainstream and value PC segments for both Intel and AMD platforms. The greatest winners will be the end-users, who will enjoy ATI's Radeon 3D gaming experience without paying a high premium."

    The Radeon IGP family is the world's most powerful, feature-rich integrated graphics processors for the desktop and mobile PC markets. The new Radeon IGP family includes five integrated graphics processors - Radeon® IGP 320 and Radeon® IGP 320M for the AMD Athlon™ and Duron™ processor-based platform, and Radeon® IGP 330, Radeon® IGP 340 and Radeon® IGP 340-M for the Intel PentiumÒ 4 processor-based platform. ATI also announced the IXP™ 200 and IXP™ 250 integrated communications processors.

    "ATI provides the widest variety of no-compromise graphics and video solutions, allowing FIC to market advanced 3D gaming systems, and current and future mobile computing products," said Gene Sheu, President, Networking and Information Group, FIC. "Both ATI and FIC have strong brand recognition all over the world and together we are expecting great market acceptance of these products."

    "Wistron will work with ATI to develop the best products available in the integrated and mobile markets," said Dixon Cheng, President, Wistron. "ATI has a proven track record in mobile, and its integrated program will provide the best graphics and video features for Wistron's value computer systems."

    "PC Partners is thrilled to work with ATI to build great integrated graphics solutions," said Bosco Ho, Director & CEO, PC Partners. "Using ATI's technology gives PC Partners an edge in a rapidly growing market. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with ATI."


     
    Company Background

    Founded in 1985, ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the supply of graphics, video and multimedia solutions for personal computer and Mac platforms. The pioneer, innovator and market leader in the graphics industry, ATI provides cutting-edge technologies for the PC, workstation, set-top box, game console and other consumer appliances markets. The Company has more than 1,900 employees supporting customers from its headquarters in Markham, Ontario, Canada, as well as from offices in Barbados, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).

    Forward-looking Statement

    Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements." When used in this press release, words such as "plans," "intends," "anticipates," "should," "estimates," "expects," "believes," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties that are outlined in this press release and in the Company's 2001 annual report. For example, the markets for the Company's products are characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions, emerging competitors and significant price competition. In the event that the Company is unsuccessful in identifying, developing, manufacturing or marketing new products or enhancing its existing products or maintaining is historical prices or margins, its operating results will be adversely affected. These risks and uncertainties could cause or contribute to actual results that are materially different from those projected. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to materially differ from those in such forward-looking statements is contained in the Company's filings with securities regulatory authorities. ATI disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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    Derek Baker, Media Relations, BenchMark PorterNovelli, at (416) 422-7158 or dbaker@bmporternovelli.com

    For Information:
    Chris Hook, PR Manager, Mobile and Integrated Business Unit, ATI Technologies Inc., 905-882-2600 x 8477, chook@ati.com
    Nicole Dortans, PR Manager, Europe, ATI Technologies Inc., +49 (89) 665 15-535, ndortans@ati.com

    For investor relations support, please contact:
    Janet Craig, Director, Investor Relations, ATI Technologies Inc., at (905) 882-2600, Ext. 2631 or jcraig@ati.com
     
     

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