50×15 (AMD)
The 50×15 Initiative, launched by AMD in 2004 at the World Economic Forum, aims at providing accessible Internet and computers for 50 percent of the world's population by the year 2015. The initiative includes the deployment of learning labs, which are defined by 50×15 as "deliberate, measured, strategic deployments of technology solutions used to gain insight and knowledge on how best to foster digital inclusion worldwide." The Initiative ended in 2014.

Products
Products designed for the initiative include XO laptops (originally named "One Laptop Per Child," OLPC), as well as in-house products from AMD, including the Personal Internet Communicator (PIC). In January, assets of the AMD PIC were sold to Data Evolution, which continues to provide the technology in emerging growth markets as the Data Evolution decTOP(tm). Other technologies deployed by 50×15 include low-cost PCs from providers such as HCL and DTK, FIC's Mini PC, the Linutop diskless computer, and more. Note that all products utilize AMD processors, which are typically Geode processors.

Learning Labs
50×15 Learning Labs are founded to deploy computer products for the purpose of gaining insights and knowledge regarding digital inclusion.30 deployments from partners are found in 12 countries around the world as of 2013.

The deployments would support the ideals of the 50x15 initiative such as:
Empowerment in digital inclusion as opposed to charity
Technological accessibility
Taking an ecologically sensitive approach to products
Developing integrated end-to-end ecosystems

Partners and participants

The 50×15 Partner Program focuses on seven key areas of development, six of which are identified by the ITAFE Global Benchmarking Study. This is referred to as the Digital Inclusion Ecosystem:

Power – grid based, solar, or manual power generation
Connectivity – wired, wireless, or satellite service providers 
Devices – servers, personal computers, laptops, thin clients, smart phones, and other tools people use to access the Internet 
Financing – government programs, financial institutions and foundations that provide micro-loans and other means for helping local people afford Internet access tools and services 
Content – locally relevant software applications and information available in multiple languages 
Expertise – training, repair services, and general ecosystem support
 Structure Design – solutions for building sustainable, multi-purpose, low-cost technology facilities

See also
 ASUS Eee PC
 Classmate PC

References

External links

VIA pc-1 Initiative

Advanced Micro Devices
Information and communication technologies for development