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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD)








― Record full year revenue of $23.6 Billion up 44{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} year-over-year ―

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMD (NASDAQ:AMD) today announced revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 of $5.6 billion, gross margin of 43{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, operating loss of $149 million, net income of $21 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.01. On a non-GAAP(*) basis, gross margin was 51{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, operating income was $1.3 billion, net income was $1.1 billion and diluted earnings per share was $0.69.

For full year 2022, the company reported revenue of $23.6 billion, gross margin of 45{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, operating income of $1.3 billion, net income of $1.3 billion and diluted earnings per share of $0.84. On a non-GAAP(*) basis, gross margin was 52{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, operating income was $6.3 billion, net income was $5.5 billion and diluted earnings per share was $3.50.

GAAP Quarterly Financial Results

  Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Y/Y
Revenue ($M) $5,599 $4,826 Up 16{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Gross profit ($M) $2,403 $2,426 Flat
Gross margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 43{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 50{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Down 740 bps
Operating expenses ($M) $2,557 $1,223 Up 109{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Operating income (loss) ($M) $(149) $1,207 Down 112{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Operating margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} (3){ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 25{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Down 28pp
Net income ($M) $21 $974 Down 98{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Earnings per share $0.01 $0.80 Down 99{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

Non-GAAP(*) Quarterly Financial Results

  Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Y/Y
Revenue ($M) $5,599 $4,826 Up 16{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Gross profit ($M) $2,859 $2,427 Up 18{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Gross margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 51{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 50{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Up 70 bps
Operating expenses ($M) $1,602 $1,103 Up 45{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Operating income ($M) $1,262 $1,328 Down 5{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Operating margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 23{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 27{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Down 4pp
Net income ($M) $1,113 $1,122 Flat
Earnings per share $0.69 $0.92 Down 25{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

Annual Financial Results

  GAAP Non-GAAP(*)
  2022 2021 Y/Y 2022 2021 Y/Y
Revenue ($M) $23,601 $16,434 Up 44{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} $23,601 $16,434 Up 44{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Gross profit ($M) $10,603 $7,929 Up 34{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} $12,273 $7,934 Up 55{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Gross margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 45{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 48{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Down 330bps 52{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 48{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Up 370bps
Operating expenses ($M) $9,441 $4,293 Up 120{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} $6,030 $3,877 Up 56{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Operating income ($M) $1,264 $3,648 Down 65{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} $6,345 $4,069 Up 56{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Operating margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 5{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 22{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Down 17pp 27{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} 25{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} Up 2pp
Net income ($M) $1,320 $3,162 Down 58{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} $5,504 $3,435 Up 60{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Earnings per share $0.84 $2.57 Down 67{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} $3.50 $2.79 Up 25{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

“2022 was a strong year for AMD as we delivered best-in-class growth and record revenue despite the weak PC environment in the second half of the year,” said AMD Chair and CEO Dr. Lisa Su. “We accelerated our data center momentum and closed our strategic acquisition of Xilinx, significantly diversifying our business and strengthening our financial model. Although the demand environment is mixed, we are confident in our ability to gain market share in 2023 and deliver long-term growth based on our differentiated product portfolio.”

Q4 2022 Results

  • Revenue of $5.6 billion increased 16{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} year-over-year primarily driven by growth across the Embedded and Data Center segments, partially offset by lower Client and Gaming segment revenue.
  • Gross margin was 43{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, a decrease of 7 percentage points year-over-year, primarily due to amortization of intangible assets associated with the Xilinx acquisition. Non-GAAP gross margin was 51{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, an increase of 1 percentage point year-over-year, primarily driven by a richer product mix with higher Embedded and Data Center segment revenue, partially offset by lower Client segment revenue.
  • Operating loss was $149 million, compared to operating income of $1.2 billion, or 25{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} of revenue a year ago. The loss was primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets associated with the Xilinx acquisition. Non-GAAP operating income was $1.3 billion, or 23{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} of revenue, compared to $1.3 billion or 27{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} a year ago. The non-GAAP operating margin decline was primarily due to lower Client segment operating income.
  • Net income was $21 million compared to net income of $974 million a year ago primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets associated with the Xilinx acquisition, partially offset by a $154 million tax benefit in the quarter. Non-GAAP net income was $1.1 billion, flat from a year ago.
  • Diluted earnings per share was $0.01 compared to $0.80 a year ago primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets associated with the Xilinx acquisition, partially offset by a $154 million tax benefit in the quarter. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.69 compared to $0.92 a year ago primarily due to lower Client segment operating income.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $5.9 billion at the end of the quarter. The company returned $250 million to shareholders through share repurchases in the quarter.
  • Cash from operations was $567 million in the quarter, compared to $822 million a year ago. Free cash flow was $443 million in the quarter compared to $736 million a year ago.
  • Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets associated with the acquisitions of Xilinx and Pensando were $48.3 billion at the end of the quarter.

Quarterly Financial Segment Summary

  • Prior period results have been conformed to the current reporting segments for comparison purposes.  
  • Data Center segment revenue was $1.7 billion, up 42{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} year-over-year primarily driven by strong sales of EPYC™ server processors. Operating income was $444 million, or 27{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} of revenue, compared to $369 million or 32{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} a year ago. The operating income increase was primarily driven by higher revenue, partially offset by higher R&D investments to support growth. The operating margin decrease was primarily due to higher R&D investments to support growth.
  • Client segment revenue was $903 million, down 51{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} year-over-year due to reduced processor shipments resulting from a weak PC market and a significant inventory correction across the PC supply chain. Client processor ASP was flat year-over-year. Operating loss was $152 million, compared to operating income of $530 million or 29{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} of revenue a year ago primarily due to lower revenue.
  • Gaming segment revenue was $1.6 billion, down 7{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} year-over-year driven by lower gaming graphics sales partially offset by higher semi-custom product revenue. Operating income was $266 million, or 16{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} of revenue, compared to $407 million or 23{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} a year ago. The operating income and margin decreases were primarily due to lower graphics revenue.
  • Embedded segment revenue was $1.4 billion, up 1,868{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} year-over-year primarily driven by the inclusion of Xilinx embedded revenue. Operating income was $699 million, or 50{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} of revenue, compared to $18 million or 25{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} a year ago. The operating income and margin increases were primarily driven by higher revenue.
  • All Other operating loss was $1.4 billion as compared to $117 million a year ago primarily due to amortization of intangible assets largely associated with the Xilinx acquisition.

2022 Annual Results

  • Revenue of $23.6 billion was up 44{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} over 2021 driven by higher Embedded, Data Center, and Gaming segment revenue, partially offset by lower Client segment revenue. On a combined AMD and Xilinx company basis, 2022 pro forma revenue was $24.1 billion, up 20{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} compared to $20.1 billion in 2021.
  • Gross margin was 45{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, a decrease of 3 percentage points over 2021 primarily due to amortization of intangible assets associated with the Xilinx acquisition. Non-GAAP gross margin was 52{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, an increase of 4 percentage points compared to a year ago, primarily driven by a richer product mix with higher Embedded and Data Center segment revenue, partially offset by lower Client segment revenue.
  • Operating income was $1.3 billion compared to $3.6 billion in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets associated with the Xilinx acquisition. Non-GAAP operating income was $6.3 billion compared to $4.1 billion in the prior year primarily driven by higher revenue and gross margin expansion.
  • Net income was $1.3 billion compared to $3.2 billion in the prior year. Non-GAAP net income was $5.5 billion compared to $3.4 billion in the prior year.
  • Diluted earnings per share was $0.84 compared to $2.57 in the prior year. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $3.50 compared to $2.79 in the prior year.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $5.9 billion at the end of the year. The company returned a total of $3.7 billion to shareholders through share repurchases in 2022.
  • Cash from operations was $3.6 billion, compared to $3.5 billion in the prior year. Free cash flow was $3.1 billion compared to $3.2 billion in the prior year.

Recent PR Highlights

  • AMD showcased continued growth and momentum in the data center with AMD EPYC processors powering the modern data center and critical cloud workloads.
    • AMD announced the availability of 4th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs, delivering leadership performance and energy efficiency. The latest AMD EPYC processors, built on the “Zen 4” core, deliver next-generation architecture, technology and features to power the modern data center. Cloud service providers including Google Cloud, Microsoft and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure announced planned solutions leveraging the performance and security features of 4th Gen AMD EPYC CPUs.
    • AMD powers 101 supercomputers in the latest Top500 list of the most powerful supercomputers in the world and 75{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} of the top 20 systems on the Green500 list of the world’s most energy efficient supercomputers.
  • AMD delivered the opening keynote at CES 2023 alongside partners Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Magic Leap and Intuitive Surgical highlighting next-generation AMD technologies advancing AI, hybrid work, gaming, healthcare, aerospace and sustainable computing. During the keynote, AMD announced:
    • The broadest portfolio of high-performance PC products for mobile and desktop applications, including Ryzen™ 7000X3D Series Desktop processors that bring the power of AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology to gamers and creators and Ryzen 7000 Series Mobile processors that deliver unparalleled performance for demanding workloads with up to 16 powerful “Zen 4” cores and bring new Ryzen AI technology to select laptop devices.
    • AMD Radeon™ RX 7000 Series Graphics for laptop PCs, built on AMD RDNA™ 3 architecture and designed to deliver exceptional energy efficiency and performance to power 1080p gaming at ultra-settings and advanced content creation applications on next-generation premium laptops.
    • The AMD Alveo™ V70 AI Accelerator with industry-leading performance and energy efficiency for multiple AI inference workloads.
    • A preview of the world’s first integrated data center CPU and GPU, the AMD Instinct™ MI300. Designed for leadership HPC and AI performance, MI300 accelerators leverage chiplet design combining AMD CDNA™ 3 GPU architecture, “Zen 4” CPU cores, and HBM.
    • AMD Vitis™ Medical Imaging libraries to bring premium medical imaging products to market faster by reducing development times. These software libraries accelerate premium medical imaging on AMD Versal™ SoC devices with AI Engines to deliver healthcare providers and their patients high-quality, low-latency imaging.
  • AMD continued to showcase its embedded market leadership.
    • AMD announced its collaboration with the Energy Sciences Network on the launch of ESnet6, the newest generation of the U.S. Department of Energy’s high-performance network dedicated to science.
    • AMD announced it completed Class B qualification for the company’s first space-grade Versal adaptive SoCs.
    • AMD shared that the AMD Xilinx Automotive (XA) Zynq™ UltraScale+™ MPSoC platform has been selected to power the Aisin Automated Parking-Assist (APA) system.
    • AMD unveiled the new Alveo X3 series network cards, the first AMD network cards designed with screened FPGAs and optimized specifically for low latency trading.
    • AMD and Viettel High Tech announced a collaboration on a 5G mobile network expansion.
    • AMD announced that its adaptive computing technology is powering leading mobility supplier DENSO Corporation’s next-generation LiDAR platform.
  • AMD announced the Radeon RX 7900 series graphics cards, the world’s first gaming graphics cards to feature an advanced AMD chiplet design, delivering exceptional performance and energy efficiency to power high-framerate 4K and higher resolution gaming in the most demanding titles.
  • AMD announced changes to its senior leadership team, including the retirement of executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer Devinder Kumar after 39 years with the company. The company appointed Jean Hu as AMD executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, effective January 23, 2023 and announced the promotion of Forrest Norrod to executive vice president and general manager of the Data Center Solutions business group.

Current Outlook
AMD’s outlook statements are based on current expectations. The following statements are forward-looking and actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions and the factors set forth under “Cautionary Statement” below.

For the first quarter of 2023, AMD expects revenue to be approximately $5.3 billion, plus or minus $300 million, a decrease of approximately 10{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} year-over-year. Year-over-year the Client and Gaming segments are expected to decline, partially offset by Embedded and Data Center segment growth. AMD expects non-GAAP gross margin to be approximately 50{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} in the first quarter of 2023.

AMD Teleconference
AMD will hold a conference call for the financial community at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) today to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2022 financial results. AMD will provide a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference on the Investor Relations page of its website at www.amd.com.

       
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in millions, except per share data) (Unaudited)
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 31,
2022 		  December 25,
2021 		  December 31,
2022 		  December 25,
2021
GAAP gross profit   $ 2,403     $ 2,426     $ 10,603     $ 7,929  
GAAP gross margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     43 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     50 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     45 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     48 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Stock-based compensation     9       1       29       5  
Acquisition-related costs(1)     4       —       193       —  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     443       —       1,448       —  
Non-GAAP gross profit   $ 2,859     $ 2,427     $ 12,273     $ 7,934  
Non-GAAP gross margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     51 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     50 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     52 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     48 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
                 
GAAP operating expenses   $ 2,557     $ 1,223     $ 9,441     $ 4,293  
GAAP operating expenses/revenue {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     46 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     25 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     40 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     26 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Stock-based compensation     301       111       983       374  
Acquisition-related costs(1)     53       9       328       42  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     601       —       2,100       —  
Non-GAAP operating expenses   $ 1,602     $ 1,103     $ 6,030     $ 3,877  
Non-GAAP operating expenses/revenue {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     29 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     23 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     26 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     24 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
                 
GAAP operating income (loss)   $ (149 )   $ 1,207     $ 1,264     $ 3,648  
GAAP operating margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}   (3){ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     25 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     5 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     22 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Stock-based compensation     310       112       1,012       379  
Acquisition-related costs(1)     57       9       521       42  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     1,044       —       3,548       —  
Non-GAAP operating income   $ 1,262     $ 1,328     $ 6,345     $ 4,069  
Non-GAAP operating margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     23 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     27 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     27 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     25 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
    Three Months Ended Year Ended
    December 31,
2022 		  December 25,
2021 		  December 31,
2022 		  December 25,
2021
GAAP net income / earnings per share   $ 21     $ 0.01     $ 974     $ 0.80     $ 1,320     $ 0.84     $ 3,162     $ 2.57  
Loss on debt redemption/conversion     —       —       —       —       —       —       7       —  
(Gains) losses on equity investments, net     5       —       (4 )     —       62       0.04       (56 )     (0.04 )
Stock-based compensation     310       0.19       112       0.09       1,012       0.64       379       0.31  
Equity income in investee     (3 )     —       —       —       (14 )     (0.01 )     (6 )     —  
Acquisition-related costs(1)     57       0.04       9       —       521       0.33       42       0.03  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     1,044       0.65       —       —       3,548       2.26       —       —  
Income tax provision     (321 )     (0.20 )     31       0.03       (945 )     (0.60 )     (93 )     (0.08 )
Non-GAAP net income / earnings per share   $ 1,113     $ 0.69     $ 1,122     $ 0.92     $ 5,504     $ 3.50     $ 3,435     $ 2.79  
(1)   Acquisition-related costs primarily comprised of transaction costs, purchase price adjustments for inventory and certain compensation charges
     
 
RECONCILIATION OF AMD AS-REPORTED REVENUE TO PRO FORMA REVENUE
(in billions) (Unaudited)
   
  Year Ended
  December 31,
2022
 		  December 25,
2021
AMD Net Revenue – As reported 23.6     16.4  
Pre-Acquisition Revenue(1) 0.5     3.7  
AMD Net Revenue – Pro forma(2) 24.1     20.1  
(1)   Pre-acquisition revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 includes unaudited Xilinx revenue from January 2, 2022 to February 13, 2022. Pre-acquisition revenue for the year ended December 25, 2021 includes unaudited Xilinx revenue for the twelve months ended January 1, 2022.
     
(2)   The unaudited AMD net revenue prepared on a pro forma basis represents the Company’s consolidated revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 and December 25, 2021, as if the acquisitions had been consummated as of the beginning of the fiscal year 2021 (i.e., December 27, 2020). The unaudited pro forma revenue is presented on the basis of the Company’s fiscal year and combines the historical results of the fiscal periods of the Company with the following historical results of Xilinx: the year ended December 31, 2022 includes Xilinx revenue for the twelve-month period beginning January 2, 2022 through December 31, 2022; and the year ended December 25, 2021 includes Xilinx revenue for the twelve months ended January 1, 2022.

The unaudited pro forma financial revenue presented is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the Xilinx acquisitions were completed at the beginning of fiscal year 2021 and are not indicative of the future operating results of the combined company.
     

About AMD
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This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) such as AMD’s ability to gain market share in 2023 and deliver long-term growth based on its differentiated product portfolio; the features, functionality, performance, availability, timing and expected benefits of AMD products; and AMD’s expected first quarter of 2023 financial outlook, including revenue and non-GAAP gross margin and expected drivers based on current expectations, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as “would,” “may,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects” and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this press release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this press release and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond AMD’s control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: Intel Corporation’s dominance of the microprocessor market and its aggressive business practices; global economic uncertainty; cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; market conditions of the industries in which AMD products are sold; loss of a significant customer; impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on AMD’s business, financial condition and results of operations; competitive markets in which AMD’s products are sold; quarterly and seasonal sales patterns; AMD’s ability to adequately protect its technology or other intellectual property; unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations; ability of third party manufacturers to manufacture AMD’s products on a timely basis in sufficient quantities and using competitive technologies; availability of essential equipment, materials, substrates or manufacturing processes; ability to achieve expected manufacturing yields for AMD’s products; AMD’s ability to introduce products on a timely basis with expected features and performance levels; AMD’s ability to generate revenue from its semi-custom SoC products; potential security vulnerabilities; potential security incidents including IT outages, data loss, data breaches and cyber-attacks; potential difficulties in upgrading and operating AMD’s new enterprise resource planning system; uncertainties involving the ordering and shipment of AMD’s products; AMD’s reliance on third-party intellectual property to design and introduce new products in a timely manner; AMD’s reliance on third-party companies for design, manufacture and supply of motherboards, software and other computer platform components; AMD’s reliance on Microsoft and other software vendors’ support to design and develop software to run on AMD’s products; AMD’s reliance on third-party distributors and add-in-board partners; impact of modification or interruption of AMD’s internal business processes and information systems; compatibility of AMD’s products with some or all industry-standard software and hardware; costs related to defective products; efficiency of AMD’s supply chain; AMD’s ability to rely on third party supply-chain logistics functions; AMD’s ability to effectively control sales of its products on the gray market; impact of government actions and regulations such as export administration regulations, tariffs and trade protection measures; AMD’s ability to realize its deferred tax assets; potential tax liabilities; current and future claims and litigation; impact of environmental laws, conflict minerals-related provisions and other laws or regulations; impact of acquisitions, joint ventures and/or investments, including acquisitions of Xilinx and Pensando, on AMD’s business and AMD’s ability to integrate acquired businesses;  impact of any impairment of the combined company’s assets on the combined company’s financial position and results of operation; restrictions imposed by agreements governing AMD’s notes, the guarantees of Xilinx’s notes and the revolving credit facility; AMD’s indebtedness; AMD’s ability to generate sufficient cash to meet its working capital requirements or generate sufficient revenue and operating cash flow to make all of its planned R&D or strategic investments; political, legal, economic risks and natural disasters; future impairments of goodwill and technology license purchases; AMD’s ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; AMD’s stock price volatility; and worldwide political conditions. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in AMD’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to AMD’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

(*) In this earnings press release, in addition to GAAP financial results, AMD has provided non-GAAP financial measures including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share. AMD uses a normalized tax rate in its computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision to provide better consistency across the reporting periods. For fiscal 2022, AMD uses a non-GAAP tax rate of 13{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}, which excludes the tax impact of pre-tax non-GAAP adjustments. AMD also provided adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow as supplemental non-GAAP measures of its performance. These items are defined in the footnotes to the selected corporate data tables provided at the end of this earnings press release. In addition, AMD provided pro forma revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022 and December 25, 2021 which include unaudited Xilinx pre-acquisition revenue from January 2, 2022 to February 13, 2022 and for the twelve months ended January 1, 2022, respectively, as supplemental information. AMD is providing these financial measures because it believes this non-GAAP presentation makes it easier for investors to compare its operating results for current and historical periods and also because AMD believes it assists investors in comparing AMD’s performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that it does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance and for the other reasons described in the footnotes to the selected data tables. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this earnings press release should be viewed in addition to and not as a substitute for or superior to AMD’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with AMD’s Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures referenced are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the data tables in this earnings press release. This earnings press release also contains forward-looking non-GAAP gross margin concerning AMD’s financial outlook, which is based on current expectations as of January 31, 2023 and assumptions and beliefs that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. AMD undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise its outlook statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, EPYC, Radeon, Ryzen, Threadripper, Versal and combinations thereof, are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and used to identify companies and products and may be trademarks of their respective owner.

 
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Millions except per share amounts and percentages) (Unaudited)
         
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021		   December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021
Net revenue   $ 5,599     $ 4,826     $ 23,601     $ 16,434  
Cost of sales     2,753       2,400       11,550       8,505  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles     443       —       1,448       —  
Total cost of sales     3,196       2,400       12,998       8,505  
Gross profit     2,403       2,426       10,603       7,929  
Gross margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     43 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     50 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     45 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     48 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Research and development     1,366       811       5,005       2,845  
Marketing, general and administrative     590       412       2,336       1,448  
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles     601       —       2,100       —  
Licensing gain     (5 )     (4 )     (102 )     (12 )
Operating income (loss)     (149 )     1,207       1,264       3,648  
Interest expense     (19 )     (8 )     (88 )     (34 )
Other income (expense), net     32       4       8       55  
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income     (136 )     1,203       1,184       3,669  
Income tax provision (benefit)     (154 )     229       (122 )     513  
Equity income in investee     3       —       14       6  
Net income   $ 21     $ 974     $ 1,320     $ 3,162  
Earnings per share                
Basic   $ 0.01     $ 0.81     $ 0.85     $ 2.61  
Diluted   $ 0.01     $ 0.80     $ 0.84     $ 2.57  
Shares used in per share calculation                
Basic     1,613       1,208       1,561       1,213  
Diluted     1,618       1,222       1,571       1,229  
                                 
 
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions)
         
    December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021
    (Unaudited)    
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 4,835     $ 2,535  
Short-term investments     1,020       1,073  
Accounts receivable, net     4,126       2,706  
Inventories     3,771       1,955  
Receivables from related parties     2       2  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     1,265       312  
Total current assets     15,019       8,583  
Property and equipment, net     1,513       702  
Operating lease right-of use assets     460       367  
Goodwill     24,177       289  
Acquisition-related intangibles, net     24,118       —  
Investment: equity method     83       69  
Deferred tax assets     58       931  
Other non-current assets     2,152       1,478  
Total Assets   $ 67,580     $ 12,419  
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable   $ 2,493     $ 1,321  
Payables to related parties     463       85  
Accrued liabilities     3,077       2,424  
Current portion of long-term debt, net     —       312  
Other current liabilities     336       98  
Total current liabilities     6,369       4,240  
Long-term debt, net of current portion     2,467       1  
Long-term operating lease liabilities     396       348  
Deferred tax liabilities     1,934       12  
Other long-term liabilities     1,664       321  
         
Stockholders’ equity:        
Capital stock:        
Common stock, par value     16       12  
Additional paid-in capital     58,005       11,069  
Treasury stock, at cost     (3,099 )     (2,130 )
Accumulated deficit     (131 )     (1,451 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (41 )     (3 )
Total stockholders’ equity   $ 54,750     $ 7,497  
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   $ 67,580     $ 12,419  
                 
 
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(Millions) (Unaudited)
         
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021		   December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021
Net cash provided by (used in)                
Operating activities   $ 567     $ 822     $ 3,565     $ 3,521  
Investing activities   $ 1,067     $ —     $ 1,999     $ (686 )
Financing activities   $ (197 )   $ (727 )   $ (3,264 )   $ (1,895 )
                                 
 
SELECTED CORPORATE DATA
(Millions) (Unaudited)
         
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021		   December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021
Segment and Category Information(1)                
Data Center                
Net revenue   $ 1,655     $ 1,163     $ 6,043     $ 3,694  
Operating income   $ 444     $ 369     $ 1,848     $ 991  
Client                
Net revenue   $ 903     $ 1,829     $ 6,201     $ 6,887  
Operating income (loss)   $ (152 )   $ 530     $ 1,190     $ 2,088  
Gaming                
Net revenue   $ 1,644     $ 1,763     $ 6,805     $ 5,607  
Operating income   $ 266     $ 407     $ 953     $ 934  
Embedded                
Net revenue   $ 1,397     $ 71     $ 4,552     $ 246  
Operating income   $ 699     $ 18     $ 2,252     $ 44  
All Other                
Net revenue   $ —     $ —     $ —     $ —  
Operating loss   $ (1,406 )   $ (117 )   $ (4,979 )   $ (409 )
Total                
Net revenue   $ 5,599     $ 4,826     $ 23,601     $ 16,434  
Operating income (loss)   $ (149 )   $ 1,207     $ 1,264     $ 3,648  
                 
Other Data                
Capital expenditures   $ 124     $ 86     $ 450     $ 301  
Adjusted EBITDA(2)   $ 1,438     $ 1,446     $ 6,971     $ 4,476  
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments   $ 5,855     $ 3,608     $ 5,855     $ 3,608  
Free cash flow(3)   $ 443     $ 736     $ 3,115     $ 3,220  
Total assets   $ 67,580     $ 12,419     $ 67,580     $ 12,419  
Total debt   $ 2,467     $ 313     $ 2,467     $ 313  
(1)   The Data Center segment primarily includes server microprocessors (CPUs) and graphics processing units (GPUs), data processing units (DPUs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and Adaptive System-on-Chip (SoC) products for data centers.
     
    The Client segment primarily includes CPUs, accelerated processing units that integrate microprocessors and GPUs (APUs), and chipsets for desktop and notebook personal computers.
     
    The Gaming segment primarily includes discrete GPUs, semi-custom SoC products and development services.
     
    The Embedded segment primarily includes embedded CPUs and GPUs, FPGAs, and Adaptive SoC products.
     
    From time to time, the Company may also sell or license portions of its IP portfolio.
     
    All Other category primarily includes certain expenses and credits that are not allocated to any of the operating segments, such as acquisition-related intangible asset amortization expense, employee stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related costs and licensing gain.
(2)   Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021		   December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021
GAAP net income   $ 21     $ 974     $ 1,320     $ 3,162  
Interest expense     19       8       88       34  
Other (income) expense, net     (32 )     (4 )     (8 )     (55 )
Income tax provision (benefit)     (154 )     229       (122 )     513  
Equity income in investee     (3 )     —       (14 )     (6 )
Stock-based compensation     310       112       1,012       379  
Depreciation and amortization     176       118       626       407  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     1,044       —       3,548       —  
Acquisition-related costs     57       9       521       42  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 1,438     $ 1,446     $ 6,971     $ 4,476  

The Company presents “Adjusted EBITDA” as a supplemental measure of its performance. Adjusted EBITDA for the Company is determined by adjusting GAAP net income for interest expense, other income (expense), net, income tax provision (benefit), equity income in investee, stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization expense and acquisition-related costs. The Company also included amortization of acquired intangible assets for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022. The Company calculates and presents Adjusted EBITDA because management believes it is of importance to investors and lenders in relation to its overall capital structure and its ability to borrow additional funds. In addition, the Company presents Adjusted EBITDA because it believes this measure assists investors in comparing its performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that the Company does not believe are indicative of its core operating performance. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view Adjusted EBITDA as an alternative to the GAAP operating measure of income or GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities that can affect cash flows.

(3)   Reconciliation of GAAP Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
    Three Months Ended   Year Ended
    December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021		   December 31,
2022		   December 25,
2021
GAAP net cash provided by operating activities   $ 567     $ 822     $ 3,565     $ 3,521  
Operating cash flow margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     10 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     17 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     15 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     21 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}
Purchases of property and equipment   $ (124 )   $ (86 )   $ (450 )   $ (301 )
Free cash flow   $ 443     $ 736     $ 3,115     $ 3,220  
Free cash flow margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     8 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     15 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     13 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}     20 {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

The Company also presents free cash flow as a supplemental Non-GAAP measure of its performance. Free cash flow is determined by adjusting GAAP net cash provided by operating activities for capital expenditures, and free cash flow margin {ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} is free cash flow expressed as a percentage of the Company’s net revenue. The Company calculates and communicates free cash flow in the financial earnings press release because management believes it is of importance to investors to understand the nature of these cash flows. The Company’s calculation of free cash flow may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view free cash flow as an alternative to GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating activities.

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15 Most Advanced Countries in Education

15 Most Advanced Countries in Education

In this article we present the list of 15 Most Advanced Countries in Education. Click to skip ahead and see the 5 Most Advanced Countries in Education.

Canada, the United States, and France are three of the 15 most advanced countries in education according to the global higher education student body, which is increasingly seeking out new experiences and opportunities by studying abroad.

Educational tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the broader tourism industry according to the World Tourism Organization. 6.1 million higher education students studied abroad in 2019, up from just 2 million in 2000. That figure is expected to rise to 8 million by 2030.

Unsurprisingly, China and India, with their vast populations, were among the top countries in terms of number of citizens studying abroad. Germany, South Korea, and Nigeria also had a noteworthy number of students studying in other countries.

The benefits of studying in one of the 15 most advanced countries in education are many, including the opportunity to get a better education in a particular field than might be possible back home. Foreign students also gain the benefits of living in another culture, possibly learning a new language, and building their confidence and independence.

Before we dive into the countdown of the 15 most advanced countries in education we asked OpenAI’s artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT what some of the prominent questions people have regarding studying abroad. The top six questions and their corresponding answers are listed below.

Question 1: Why study abroad?

ChatGPT’s Answer: There are many benefits to studying abroad, including the opportunity to:

  1. Learn about a new culture: Studying abroad allows you to immerse yourself in a new culture and learn about the customs, traditions, and ways of life in another country.

  2. Improve your language skills: Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to improve your language skills, whether you are learning a new language or improving your proficiency in a language you already know.

  3. Enhance your education: Studying abroad exposes you to new ideas and perspectives, which can enrich your educational experience and help you to think more critically and creatively.

  4. Build your resume: Employers often view study abroad experience as a valuable asset, as it demonstrates your ability to adapt to new situations, navigate unfamiliar environments, and work with people from diverse backgrounds.

  5. Make new friends: Studying abroad provides the opportunity to meet and form relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds. These relationships can be some of the most rewarding and lasting friendships you will make.

Question 2: How do I choose a study abroad program?

ChatGPT’s Answer: Here are some things to consider when evaluating study abroad programs:

  1. Location: Think about where you want to study abroad and what kind of environment you want to be in. Do you want to study in a big city or a small town? In a developed country or a developing country? Near the coast or in the mountains?

  2. Program type: Consider whether you want to study at a foreign university, participate in a cultural exchange program, or enroll in a study abroad program through your home university. Each type of program has its own advantages and disadvantages, so think about what will be the best fit for you.

  3. Academic focus: Look for a program that aligns with your academic interests and goals. If you’re studying a specific subject, make sure the program you choose offers coursework in that area.

  4. Housing and accommodations: Consider where you will be living during your study abroad experience. Will you be staying with a host family, in a dorm, or in an apartment?

  5. Cost: Compare the costs of different programs to see which ones fit within your budget. Don’t forget to factor in travel expenses, housing costs, and other living expenses.

  6. Support and resources: Consider whether the program provides support services such as academic advising, health and safety resources, and cultural orientation.

Question 3: How do I apply for a study abroad program?

ChatGPT’s Answer: Here are some steps you can follow to apply for a study abroad program:

  1. Research study abroad programs: Start by researching study abroad programs that match your interests and academic goals. Consider factors such as location, duration, cost, and the types of courses and activities offered.

  2. Check eligibility requirements: Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for the study abroad program you are interested in. These requirements may vary depending on the program, and may include things like GPA requirements, language proficiency, and enrollment status.

  3. Gather necessary documents: Start gathering the necessary documents for your application, such as transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. You may also need to provide a copy of your passport or other identification documents.

  4. Complete the application: Follow the instructions provided by the study abroad program to complete the application process. This may involve filling out an online application form, submitting supporting documents, and paying any applicable fees.

  5. Attend an interview: Some study abroad programs may require you to attend an interview as part of the application process. This may be an in-person interview or a virtual interview, depending on the program.

  6. Wait for a decision: After you have completed the application process, you will need to wait for a decision from the study abroad program. This may take several weeks or longer, depending on the program.

  7. Accept or decline the offer: If you are accepted into the study abroad program, you will need to accept or decline the offer. If you accept the offer, you will need to follow the next steps provided by the program to complete the enrollment process.

Question 4: How do I prepare for studying abroad?

ChatGPT’s Answer: Here are some steps you can take to prepare for studying abroad:

  1. Research your destination: Learn as much as you can about the country and culture where you will be studying. This can help you better understand what to expect and how to adjust to your new environment.

  2. Learn the language: If you will be studying in a country where the primary language is different from your own, consider taking language classes or learning some basic phrases to help you communicate while abroad.

  3. Get your documents in order: Make sure you have all the necessary documents, such as your passport and visas, in order before you leave. You may also need to obtain other documents, such as a student visa or a letter of acceptance from your host institution.

  4. Pack wisely: Make a list of everything you need to bring with you and consider the climate and culture of your destination. Pack light and only bring the essentials, as you may have limited space and may need to carry your luggage with you while traveling.

  5. Make travel arrangements: Book your flights and any other transportation you will need to get to and from your destination. You may also want to consider making arrangements for accommodations, such as a hostel or apartment, before you arrive.

  6. Notify your bank and credit card companies: Let your bank and credit card companies know that you will be traveling abroad so they don’t flag your account for suspicious activity. Consider getting a travel credit card or opening a bank account in the country where you will be studying.

  7. Get travel insurance: Consider getting travel insurance to protect yourself in case of any unexpected events, such as lost luggage or medical emergencies.

  8. Research safety guidelines: Familiarize yourself with safety guidelines and emergency procedures for your destination. Consider getting a personal safety device or downloading a safety app to help you stay safe while abroad.

Question 5: How do I finance my study abroad experience?

ChatGPT’s Answer: There are several ways you can finance your study abroad experience, including:

  1. Scholarships: Many study abroad programs offer scholarships or grants to help students cover the costs of their experience. You can search online or ask your study abroad office for information about available scholarships.

  2. Financial aid: If you are a student in the United States, you may be able to use your financial aid to cover some of the costs of studying abroad. Check with your financial aid office to see what options are available to you.

  3. Savings: You may want to save up money in advance to help cover the costs of studying abroad. Consider cutting back on expenses or finding ways to make extra money in the months leading up to your trip.

  4. Loans: You may be able to take out a loan to help finance your study abroad experience. Consider federal student loans or private student loans, or talk to your study abroad office or financial aid office for information about other loan options.

  5. Part-time work: You may be able to find part-time work while studying abroad to help cover your expenses. Check with your study abroad program or ask locals for job opportunities.

  6. Fundraising: Some students choose to fundraise to help cover the costs of studying abroad. You can create an online fundraising campaign or host events to raise money for your trip.

Question 6: What should I pack for studying abroad?

ChatGPT’s Answer: Here is a list of items you may want to consider packing for studying abroad:

  1. Passport and visas: Make sure to bring your passport and any necessary visas with you when you study abroad. You may also want to bring copies of these documents in case of loss or theft.

  2. Travel documents: Bring any travel documents, such as tickets or confirmation numbers, that you will need for your trip.

  3. Student identification: Bring your student identification card, as it may be required for discounts or other perks.

  4. Money and financial documents: Bring cash, credit cards, and any other financial documents you may need while abroad. You may also want to consider getting a travel credit card or opening a bank account in the country where you will be studying.

  5. Medications: If you take any medications, be sure to bring enough to last the duration of your trip and a copy of your prescription.

  6. Clothes: Pack a variety of clothes that are appropriate for the weather and culture of the country where you will be studying. Consider bringing layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.

  7. Electronics: Consider bringing a laptop, phone, and any other electronic devices you may need while studying abroad. Be sure to bring all necessary chargers and adapters.

  8. Important documents: Bring copies of important documents, such as your birth certificate, insurance documents, and transcripts, in case you need them while abroad.

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Now that we know the ins and outs of studying abroad, let’s check out the 15 most advanced countries in education to highlight potential landing spots.

15 Most Advanced Countries in Education

15 Most Advanced Countries in Education

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Our Methodology

To determine the most advanced countries in education, we wanted to know the top global destinations for foreign students in higher education, which signals the top countries international students believe will provide them with the best education. To compile the list we used Project Atlas’ 2020 Global Mobility Trends report, which has data on the number of international students that studied in a select group of countries during 2020.

Note that no 2020 data was available for China, so it has been omitted from the list. China ranked fourth in 2019 with 492,185 foreign students studying in the country.

15 Most Advanced Countries in Education

Disclaimer: The following write-ups are generated primarily by ChatGPT and not everything ChatGPT outputs is accurate, so its responses have to be taken with a grain of salt. However, for the most part it’s proven to be a powerful research tool. In some instances the responses have been edited for style and clarity, or additional information has been added by the author.

15. Norway

Number of International Students in 2020: 21,199

 

Year-over-year Change: -12.8{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

First up on the list of 15 most advanced countries in education is Norway, which has a highly developed education system, with a range of options for higher education. The country has a number of universities and university colleges that offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of subjects.

Admission to higher education institutions in Norway is based on merit, and students are typically required to have completed upper secondary education (high school) and pass a series of entrance exams in order to be eligible to apply. The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim is the largest and most prestigious university in Norway, and it offers a wide range of degree programs in science, technology, engineering, medicine, and other fields. Other notable universities in Norway include the University of Oslo, the University of Bergen, and the University of Tromsø.

14. Denmark

Number of International Students in 2020: 30,733

 

Year-over-year Change: -4.3{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

The University of Copenhagen is the largest and most prestigious university in Denmark, and it offers a wide range of degree programs in a variety of fields, including science, technology, engineering, medicine, and the humanities. Other notable universities in Denmark include the Technical University of Denmark, the University of Aarhus, and the University of Southern Denmark.

Higher education in Denmark is largely funded by the government, and tuition is generally free for Danish citizens and residents. However, there may be fees for certain programs or services, such as laboratory fees or student housing. International students may be required to pay tuition fees, which can vary depending on the program and institution.

13. Sweden

Number of International Students in 2020: 38,334

 

Year-over-year Change: +1.2{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

Sweden is a popular destination for international students seeking a high-quality education. The country has a strong reputation for its innovative and research-intensive higher education system, and it is home to a number of top-ranked universities and university colleges.

The Stockholm University is the largest and most prestigious university in Sweden, and offers a wide range of degree programs in a variety of fields, including science, technology, engineering, medicine, and the humanities. Other notable universities in Sweden include the University of Uppsala, the Lund University, and the Chalmers University of Technology.

12. New Zealand

Number of International Students in 2020: 52,995

 

Year-over-year Change: -13.5{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

Among the 15 most advanced countries in education, New Zealand had the largest year-over-year drop in the number of international students, which fell by 13.5{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}. That was due in part to the country’s aggressive Covid lockdowns, which essentially isolated the small island nation for several months in 2020.

New Zealand is a popular destination for international students seeking a high-quality education. The country has a strong reputation for its innovative and research-intensive higher education system, and it is home to a number of top-ranked universities and polytechnics. Some of the factors that may contribute to New Zealand’s appeal as a study destination include its high-quality education, its welcoming and diverse culture, and its unique and beautiful natural environment.

New Zealand is home to a number of internationally renowned universities, including the University of Auckland, the University of Otago, and the Victoria University of Wellington. These institutions offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of subjects, including science, technology, engineering, medicine, and the humanities.

11. Poland

Number of International Students in 2020: 78,259

 

Year-over-year Change: +7.6{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

Poland has a strong higher education system, with a number of universities and technical colleges that offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of subjects.

Some of the factors that may contribute to Poland’s appeal as a study destination include its affordable tuition, its rich cultural history and vibrant contemporary culture, and its central location in Europe. Poland is home to a number of internationally renowned universities, including the University of Warsaw, the Jagiellonian University, and the Technical University of Lodz. These institutions offer a range of degree programs in a variety of fields, including science, technology, engineering, medicine, and the humanities.

10. Netherlands

Number of International Students in 2020: 94,236

 

Year-over-year Change: +9.6{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

One of the 15 most advanced countries in education is the Netherlands, which had the third-highest year-over-year jump in international students during 2020.

One of the main attractions of education tourism in the Netherlands is the country’s world-renowned universities and research institutions. The Netherlands is home to several top-ranked universities, including the University of Amsterdam, the Technical University of Delft, and the University of Leiden. These institutions offer a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities for students from around the world.

In addition to its academic institutions, the Netherlands is also known for its cultural heritage and diverse cities. Amsterdam, in particular, is a popular destination for education tourists, with its rich history, cultural attractions, and vibrant nightlife. Other popular destinations in the Netherlands include Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht.

9. Spain

Number of International Students in 2020: 125,675

 

Year-over-year Change: +3.9{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

Spain is home to several top-ranked universities, including the University of Barcelona, the University of Granada, and the University of Salamanca. These institutions offer a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities for students from around the world.

Education tourists to Spain can choose from a variety of educational programs and activities, including language courses, cultural immersion programs, study abroad programs, and internships. The country is also home to a number of educational tour operators and organizations that can help visitors plan and organize their educational travel experiences.

8. Japan

Number of International Students in 2020: 228,403

 

Year-over-year Change: +9.3{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

Ranking eighth among the most advanced countries in education is Japan with over 228,000 international students in 2020. Education tourists to Japan can choose from a variety of educational programs and activities, including language courses, cultural immersion programs, study abroad programs, and internships. The country is also home to a number of educational tour operators and organizations that can help visitors plan and organize their educational travel experiences.

7. Germany

Number of International Students in 2020: 302,157

 

Year-over-year Change: +7.1{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

Germany is home to several world-renowned universities, including the University of Munich, the Technical University of Berlin, and the University of Heidelberg. These institutions offer a wide range of academic programs and research opportunities for students from around the world. Popular destinations for education tourists in Germany include Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg, which offer a mix of historical and cultural attractions, as well as modern amenities and lively cityscapes.

6. Russia

Number of International Students in 2020: 353,331

 

Year-over-year Change: +5.6{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550}

 

Perhaps one of the biggest surprise entrants on the list of the 15 most advanced countries in education is Russia, which had over 353,000 international students in 2020, though that number has surely dropped for political reasons over the last two years.

Regardless, Russia has a long and storied history in higher education, which is provided by a network of universities, institutes, and academies. Some of its institutions date all the way back to the 18th century, including Lomonosov Moscow State University, founded in 1755, and St. Petersburg State University, which was founded in 1724.

Higher education in Russia is divided into two levels: bachelor’s and master’s programs, which are typically four years and two years in duration, respectively. Doctoral programs, which are research-based and typically take three to four years to complete, are also available.

 

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Government and Education Entities Streamline Purchasing Process for NEC’s Advanced Cloud and On-Premises Communications Solutions

NEC Corporation of The usa renews deal with Nationwide Cooperative Buying Alliance

DALLAS, January 10, 2022–(Company WIRE)–NEC Company of The united states (NEC), a foremost supplier and integrator of state-of-the-art IT, communications and networking remedies, announces the award of a new deal with the Countrywide Cooperative Paying for Alliance (NCPA). The new deal extends the effective 5-calendar year romance that gives state, nearby, instruction and authorities (SLED) agencies price savings and efficiency in the procurement procedure.

“By NCPA’s membership getting energy, customers get best benefit pricing and favorable contract terms to invest in our superior communications and video collaboration resources, backup and catastrophe restoration, secure file sharing, touchless look at-in units and more,” reported Lainey Gordon, Govt & Education and learning Vertical Practice Supervisor at NEC. “NCPA members attain access to NEC’s award-successful IT, networking and get hold of center methods devoid of the traditional bidding process, boosting speedy adoption of the most up-to-date systems that address today’s most urgent challenges.”

NCPA is a major national governing administration buying cooperative functioning to minimize the price of goods and products and services by leveraging the getting electric power of general public businesses in all 50 states. Co-op members conserve time and cash by allowing NCPA to consider on the very long, complicated RFP and bidding process. NCPA can additional lessen costs via particular member bargains up to 41{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} off list selling price.

“We’re pleased that NEC gained an award for an NCPA contract once again, which simplifies the obtaining method for nearby, state and federal govt companies, as well as school districts, larger education and learning, universities and nonprofit corporations,” stated Matthew Mackel, Director of Business Enhancement at NCPA. “Our users unlock extra financial savings when receiving connected to innovations that boost operational efficiencies.”

For the first time via this contract, NCPA associates will gain accessibility to NEC’s UNIVERGE BLUE portfolio, serving to SLED entities to shift to the cloud with relieve. The whole suite of cloud services ranges from built-in cellular phone methods, movie conferencing, messaging, digital occasions, contact middle, and backup and disaster restoration. Remarkably safe and versatile, NEC’s progressive alternatives and customizable method increases the administrators’ and users’ expertise, lessen IT charges, decrease danger, simplify technology management and improve efficiency.

NEC’s partnership with NCPA also provides an more degree of client assistance. There is no expense to develop into a member of the buying cooperative.

To master extra about the partnership between NEC and NCPA, stop by: http://www.ncpa.us/Vendors/NEC

About NEC Company of The us

NEC Corporation of The usa (NEC) is a foremost technology integrator giving methods that make improvements to the way people today operate and connect. NEC provides built-in Remedies for Modern society that are aligned with our customers’ priorities to create new value for people, firms and modern society, with a exclusive target on protection, protection and efficiency. We produce just one of the industry’s strongest and most progressive portfolios of communications, analytics, security, biometrics and know-how answers that unleash customers’ efficiency probable. Via these options, NEC combines its ideal-in-course solutions and technological innovation and leverages a robust companion ecosystem to fix today’s most intricate business troubles. NEC Company of America is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technological innovation chief with a existence in 140 international locations and $29.5 billion in revenues. For extra info, please stop by www.necam.com.

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10 Advanced Tips For Creating a Small Business Blog in 2022

Do not mistake your self pondering extended gone are the times when individuals relished looking through- simply because visitors exist, and they will carry on searching for material to consume. According to speculated knowledge, all over 400 million individuals look at Web site Submit just about every month. Certainly, unbelievable, but real. If nonetheless, your organization is one particular of all those missing a website webpage, have faith in us when we say this- you are lacking out on monumental viewers get to and prospect to change viewers into clientele.

But prior to you get started writing abruptly, we would like to crack it to you- the critical is balancing crafting with optimizing. If you enhance your weblogs in a way, you will be certain that it reaches optimum viewers and your target audience. We know you want to dive right into unveiling how to build a sturdy smaller organization weblog. We propose starting up with the basic principles you need to very first recognize the positive aspects of building an influential compact business enterprise blog site.

The primary explanation to start off a site is to generate targeted visitors to your company web site and for solely good explanations. Certainly, that is correct. In accordance to information, providers with blogs get 56{ac23b82de22bd478cde2a3afa9e55fd5f696f5668b46466ac4c8be2ee1b69550} larger targeted traffic than companies without having blogs. Right after all, weblogs are an prospect to promote your organization’s products and solutions and companies, get new clients, and improve your company’s bottom line. The good reasons outlined higher than are adequate to start off investing your time and methods in finding the finest weblogs. But, hold out as we have extra.

The other motives you will have to spend in company blogs. The moment you begin composing article content linked to your modest business enterprise, you are eventually creating your authority in your market. Also, should really use tiny company approach templates for better exceeding your business enterprise in the sector. Yes, and setting your head in your company sector is practically nothing but important in this aggressive environment. The blogs can also change out to be FAQs for your clients. If your purchasers ever confront concerns with your services or merchandise, they can change to your weblogs to fully grasp matters far better. In addition, your weblogs can easily initiate a conversation among you, your customers, and probable consumers.

Ahead of providing you the recommendations, you need to recognize that the blogs will also assistance enhance your website’s rating in research engines. So, certainly, blogs are the key for Search engine marketing functions. So, now that you know the added benefits of weblogs, enable us quickly go in direction of unveiling guidelines for creating an avant-garde little small business blog!

Tips For Creating A Small Business Blog In 2022

Idea1- Consistency Is The Important

You know, extensive absent are the days when people concentrated on Snapchat streaks today, it is all about the articles streak. Now that online is so simply available men and women want to consume as a great deal content material as probable. As a result, you should stay consistent when submitting information.

The trick to website publishing is effortless-peasy. The more you web site, the merrier. If you consider you will not put up consistently, we advise acquiring RecurPost. RecurPost will aid you establish a submitting timetable for consistency. You can program your posts a thirty day period or two prior at RecurPost and can stick to remaining regular with your readers.

Now numerous of you must wonder how frequently I write-up a web site? Here’s the solution. In accordance to a analyze, posting 16 moments for each month seems apt. The small organizations that begun submitting 16 occasions for every thirty day period gained 3.5 instances more targeted traffic than firms publishing only 3-4 times per thirty day period.

Just a couple several hours per month in crafting weblogs similar to your company and market will switch out to be exceptionally effective for your small business.

Idea2- Investigation Your Competitor’s Blogs

Maintain your mates shut, enemies nearer. Which is ideal. The minute you start out looking into your competitor’s blogs, you will get to witness their in general tactic.

  1. Observe their way of creating and formatting the articles.
  2. Choose a comprehensive seem at their website structure and consumer knowledge, maybe in the remark area.
  3. Keywords are important to the best material make sure to acquire notes of the keyword phrases your competitors are focusing on in their written content. Then, look at the topics that rank the information/Website positioning record aside from the key terms.
  4. It would aid if you spied on the comment segment superior to comprehend your competitor’s partnership with their audience.

At the time you get the hang of all these points, you will get a stunning idea about which keyword phrases are driving visitors to your opponents, the specific webpages that are rating, and what variants of phrases to use within just your material when focusing on the identical conditions.

Tip3- Invest In Keywords Exploration

There is no denying that you have to generate information surrounded by your compact company. But, the other critical issue that you must realize is you must target what people today are looking for. If your weblog fails to attain individuals, what’s even the stage of it? To assistance you here, “keywords” kick in.

Search term analysis is a approach that can enable you lookup for famed keywords that folks are mostly typing into research engines. So, it would assistance if you enter apt key terms into the title of your article and throughout your essay. In shorter, the minute you will add some keywords to the website, your blog will promptly start position larger on research engines, and people will appear throughout your businesses a great deal promptly. In addition to, conducting the keyword phrases study will also give you superior thoughts about what subject areas to decide on for blogs!

Suggestion4- Goal Optimized Site Lengths

Any particular person can compose, but you must publish hugely optimized articles. For instance, your site should be lengthy ample to summarize all the facts you want to permit your viewers know. Ensure you enter the investigated keywords properly in the blog with no blatantly generating it a string of keywords and phrases. Or you can seek the services of a specialised team to aid you carry out all the Web optimization solutions you will need.Or you can employ the service of a specialized workforce to help you put into practice all the Search engine optimization services you have to have.

You know the trick to crafting good articles is asking on your own- if you would like to study something like this? If the solution is “yes,” take pleasure in writing it. The weblogs that rank large in Web optimization are mostly the kinds that carry all-around 2000 terms, so check out earning your weblogs that educated. Also, concentrate on your blog title, as you want to make it eye-sweet nevertheless enlightening. Attempt keeping the title crisp and with a search term.

Tip5- Visuals Are The Foreseeable future, Incorporate It

Undeniably, by now, you know that visuals are the upcoming of advertising. So currently, adding visuals and movie articles to your weblogs will reward viewers’ engagement with the site and your small business web page. Bear in mind how all the science publications stated, information with visuals get grasped additional than written content with no visuals. As a result take into consideration adding visuals, this kind of as an infographic or a charts, to spotlight essential points from your website. Why not even make a movie internet site? It is the greatest way for users to bear in mind the material aptly!

Tip6- Tackle Queries Politely

If you haven’t listened to about it, let us crack it to you- feedback will initiate a discussion with the shoppers and possible purchasers and give you a goldmine of innovative blog subjects. In addition, there are chances that your clientele might be hunting for unique solutions, which is specifically the place the blog comment portion will support you.

The instant people today have queries related to your enterprise, you can quickly jot down their queries as a result of the remark part and generate specified blogs accordingly. Even so, when you start out answering your client’s queries, you will be killing two birds with 1 stone. You can free the line of blockage by answering shopper queries, and it will assistance you build actionable written content that will assistance other viewers rectify the answers to comparable issues.

Suggestion7- Welcome Guest Contributors With Open up Palms

Getting in the digital sector for some time now, we know that material writing can be time-consuming. Nonetheless, whether or not you would like to deliver fresh new air to your blogs or want to goal a distinctive audience, visitor publishing is 1 of the greatest means to do it. The moment you get started practicing it, you will see how it can be ideal to witness a new outlook on your smaller company business matters.

You know, if you are not comfortable with the visitor putting up, you can even go after with job interview blogs. These are in desire these days, and it would be insightful for you to interview an industry leader, as it will provide their viewers to your platform.

Tip8- Encourage Your Blogs

Have you ever recognized how social media influencers on Instagram write-up a individual tale notifying their followers about their hottest publish? You will have to follow the same. You know you must retain reminding your readers about new blogs. It would aid share your web site URL to your various social media platforms, internet site, publication, and even your email signature. Using a social media bot can enable you develop your blog’s targeted traffic if you are on a finances.

Idea9- Purpose For Stars With In-Depth Content

There are periods when you would like to keep your blogs short and crisp. But it would support if you did not make it a routine. Instead, for the much better rating of your website, you will have to produce long-sort, in-depth content material that will double as connection bait and rank in Google’s research motor rankings. You can develop “Step-by-step guide” weblogs to response varied questions your viewers are searching for.

No denying, these blogs will take a minor far more time than the other, but belief us when we say it- the final results will be worthy of every moment. Next are some a lot more added benefits of in-depth blogs-

  1. Continue to be anxiety-totally free about the panda update.
  2. Position for extended-tail keywords and phrases.
  3. You get significantly a lot easier link-creating and outreach prospects.
  4. There are increased prospects of ranking in Google’s top rated 10 results.

Suggestion10- In The Conclusion, Entail Everyone On Crew

You can solely create the blog site, but the a lot more, the merrier for marketing the similar site. Indeed, that is appropriate. Specifically when you have a startup or tiny business, request every person to distribute the phrase about your hottest piece of composing.

Not just for advertising and marketing the weblog, question for tips from your teammates as effectively. You know it is generally most effective to look for fresh tips. But, you will unquestionably lead to far better outcomes if anyone contributes topic strategies, structure ideas, outreach responsibilities, and so forth. Also, try out publishing your material in significant-profile magazines and newspapers, as this will convey you an viewers you in no way thought about.

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Orange Business Services Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Delivering Exceptional Value to Enterprises with Its Advanced Cloud-based CX and IoT Services in Asia-Pacific |

An conclude-to-end consumer encounter service portfolio and novel IoT organization designs help Orange to tackle consumer calls for successfully

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 21, 2021 /CNW/ — Based on its recent assessment of the Asia-Pacific telecom companies market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Orange Small business Companies, a world network-indigenous electronic companies enterprise,  with each the 2021 Asia-Pacific IoT Analytics Providers Organization of the Calendar year Award and the 2021 Asia-Pacific Telco Cloud Get in touch with Centre Providers Organization of the Yr Award. Orange is uniquely positioned to provide alongside one another the twin experience of a global telecom operator and a program integrator, offering and orchestrating technological knowledge in facts, community, IoT, purchaser expertise, cloud, and safety. Its reputable answers use emerging systems these as AI and analytics to produce tangible positive aspects for prospects all alongside the electronic price chain.

Orange’s IoT portfolio leverages IoT integration to provide custom-made alternatives that give rapid wins and ROI for clients in the clever transportation sector. Its achievement in Singapore and Hong Kong indicates significant application options in clever cities, sensible structures, and smart ports. In addition to these options, its Linked Web sites initiative provides sizeable worth by giving an stop to stop answer presenting for digitizing worksites inclusive of sensors, network, information administration, assessment, application growth and integration.

“By redesigning component-based mostly architecture into a finish provider model, Orange presents shoppers the flexibility to pick individual purposes and capabilities so they may perhaps address their business enterprise issues routinely and authentically,” observed Hemangi Patel, Senior Business Analyst. “It also enables Orange to accelerate the implementation course of action so it can start a new site within just 5 to ten small business times. This pace of supply, agility, and overall flexibility allows it respond rapidly and proficiently to customers’ needs.”

Orange additional supports company purchasers and their operations with electronic and info-driven answers. It provides an integrated consumer working experience services portfolio covering adaptable cloud-centered get in touch with facilities, managed get hold of facilities, digital engineering, details intelligence, digital brokers, workforce engagement, collaborative workspace, and network connectivity solutions. In addition, it partners with purchasers to assist them seamlessly engage with their customers throughout all communication channels and leverage AI to deliver customized, proactive, and context-mindful interactions.

“Ultimately, Orange serves as an advisor to its consumers to realize their small business prerequisites, recognize technology gaps, and style and employ ground breaking CX solutions,” mentioned Sherrel Sonia Roche, Market Principal, ICT. “By placing client requires at the heart of its CX strategy and initiating a number of co-innovation partnerships to investigate and acquire use instances, it has emerged a main supplier of telecom cloud speak to centre services and IoT analytics expert services in Asia-Pacific.”

Each calendar year, Frost & Sullivan offers a Company of the 12 months award to the firm that demonstrates excellence in phrases of expansion tactic and implementation in its subject. The award acknowledges a substantial degree of innovation with merchandise and systems, and the resulting management in conditions of buyer price and market penetration.

Frost & Sullivan Greatest Procedures awards realize businesses in a selection of regional and world-wide marketplaces for demonstrating outstanding accomplishment and excellent efficiency in parts these types of as management, technological innovation, buyer provider, and strategic item advancement. Sector analysts look at industry individuals and evaluate functionality by in-depth interviews, investigation, and substantial secondary investigation to discover ideal procedures in the market.

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About Orange Small business Solutions

Orange Company Expert services is a network-native digital solutions firm and the world wide company division of the Orange Group. It connects, safeguards and innovates for enterprises all around the globe to guidance sustainable small business expansion. Leveraging its connectivity and system integration know-how during the electronic worth chain, Orange Small business Companies is perfectly put to help world wide companies in regions this sort of as software program-described networks, multi-cloud solutions, Information and AI, sensible mobility services, and cybersecurity. It securely accompanies enterprises throughout each individual phase of the facts lifecycle conclusion-to-finish, from selection, transport, storage and processing to analysis and sharing.

With organizations thriving on innovation, Orange Company Services locations its shoppers at the heart of an open collaborative ecosystem. This incorporates its 28,500 employees, the assets and expertise of the Orange Team, its engineering and business enterprise associates, and a pool of finely chosen start out-ups. A lot more than 3,000 multinational enterprises, as nicely as two million gurus, organizations and local communities in France, place their trust in Orange Company Services.

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Orange is one particular of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with revenues of 42.3 billion euros in 2020 and 266 million clients worldwide at 30 September 2021. Orange is mentioned on the Euronext Paris (ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (ORAN). In December 2019, Orange introduced its new “Interact 2025” strategic plan, guided by social and environmental accountability. While accelerating in progress spots, these kinds of as B-to-B products and services and putting facts and AI at the coronary heart of innovation, the entire Orange Team will be an attractive and dependable employer.

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Orange Business Services Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Delivering Exceptional Value to Enterprises with Its Advanced Cloud-based CX and IoT Services in Asia-Pacific | National News

An end-to-close customer encounter support portfolio and novel IoT company types allow Orange to deal with buyer needs successfully

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on its new examination of the Asia-Pacific telecom companies current market, Frost & Sullivan acknowledges Orange Business enterprise Companies, a world community-native digital products and services enterprise,  with both of those the 2021 Asia-Pacific IoT Analytics Solutions Corporation of the Yr Award and the 2021 Asia-Pacific Telco Cloud Make contact with Centre Products and services Enterprise of the 12 months Award. Orange is uniquely positioned to deliver together the twin expertise of a international telecom operator and a technique integrator, providing and orchestrating specialized skills in info, community, IoT, buyer knowledge, cloud, and safety. Its reliable remedies utilize emerging systems these kinds of as AI and analytics to deliver tangible added benefits for prospects all alongside the digital price chain.

Orange’s IoT portfolio leverages IoT integration to supply tailored remedies that provide rapid wins and ROI for prospects in the good transportation sector. Its results in Singapore and Hong Kong indicates significant software chances in intelligent metropolitan areas, wise buildings, and sensible ports. In addition to these methods, its Connected Web pages initiative provides considerable price by supplying an conclusion to conclude answer presenting for digitizing worksites inclusive of sensors, community, details administration, evaluation, application progress and integration.

“By redesigning component-based mostly architecture into a entire services model, Orange offers clients the overall flexibility to choose individual purposes and characteristics so they could fix their business enterprise issues mechanically and authentically,” pointed out Hemangi Patel, Senior Field Analyst. “It also enables Orange to accelerate the implementation course of action so it can start a new web site within just 5 to ten organization times. This pace of shipping and delivery, agility, and flexibility allows it reply swiftly and effectively to customers’ prerequisites.”

Orange more supports company clients and their operations with electronic and facts-driven alternatives. It presents an integrated shopper practical experience solutions portfolio masking flexible cloud-dependent call centers, managed speak to facilities, electronic technology, knowledge intelligence, digital agents, workforce engagement, collaborative workspace, and community connectivity products and services. In addition, it associates with clientele to assistance them seamlessly engage with their buyers across all communication channels and leverage AI to provide personalised, proactive, and context-conscious interactions.

“In the end, Orange serves as an advisor to its purchasers to have an understanding of their business necessities, discover engineering gaps, and structure and carry out innovative CX alternatives,” pointed out Sherrel Sonia Roche, Market Principal, ICT. “By putting client requirements at the heart of its CX approach and initiating various co-innovation partnerships to discover and establish use cases, it has emerged a leading service provider of telecom cloud call center services and IoT analytics expert services in Asia-Pacific.”

Every single 12 months, Frost & Sullivan presents a Business of the 12 months award to the business that demonstrates excellence in phrases of growth method and implementation in its discipline. The award recognizes a significant diploma of innovation with merchandise and systems, and the resulting leadership in terms of customer worth and marketplace penetration.

Frost & Sullivan Greatest Tactics awards identify providers in a range of regional and world-wide markets for demonstrating remarkable achievement and exceptional efficiency in regions this kind of as management, technological innovation, consumer support, and strategic item enhancement. Industry analysts examine industry participants and evaluate overall performance by in-depth interviews, analysis, and considerable secondary research to identify finest methods in the marketplace.

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About Orange Enterprise Providers

Orange Company Solutions is a network-indigenous electronic providers firm and the worldwide enterprise division of the Orange Group. It connects, guards and innovates for enterprises all-around the earth to support sustainable small business growth. Leveraging its connectivity and program integration expertise throughout the digital worth chain, Orange Company Providers is very well put to guidance world wide firms in locations these kinds of as software-defined networks, multi-cloud solutions, Data and AI, clever mobility companies, and cybersecurity. It securely accompanies enterprises across just about every phase of the info lifecycle conclusion-to-close, from collection, transport, storage and processing to assessment and sharing.

With providers flourishing on innovation, Orange Business Companies places its clients at the coronary heart of an open collaborative ecosystem. This includes its 28,500 workforce, the belongings and abilities of the Orange Group, its technological know-how and organization partners, and a pool of finely chosen start out-ups. Additional than 3,000 multinational enterprises, as well as two million industry experts, organizations and community communities in France, place their rely on in Orange Enterprise Products and services.

For extra info, visit www.orange-business.com or adhere to us on LinkedIn, Twitter and our weblogs.

Orange is one particular of the world’s top telecommunications operators with revenues of 42.3 billion euros in 2020 and 266 million shoppers throughout the world at 30 September 2021. Orange is listed on the Euronext Paris (ORA) and on the New York Stock Exchange (ORAN). In December 2019, Orange presented its new “Engage 2025” strategic strategy, guided by social and environmental accountability. While accelerating in advancement areas, this sort of as B-to-B companies and inserting details and AI at the heart of innovation, the total Orange Group will be an appealing and dependable employer.

Orange and any other Orange merchandise or support names bundled in this product are logos of Orange or Orange Manufacturer Solutions Minimal.

Speak to:

Kala Mani. S.

Cell phone: +603-2023 2037

E mail: kala.manis@frost.com

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