ATI Technologies was a Canadian company known for designing and manufacturing graphics processing units (GPUs) and other multimedia technologies. Founded in 1985, it became a significant player in the computer graphics industry, particularly in the development of high-performance graphics cards for personal computers. In 2006, ATI Technologies was acquired by AMD (Advanced Micro Devices), a major semiconductor company. This acquisition allowed AMD to enhance its product offerings in the graphics market, integrating ATI's technology into its own line of processors and graphics solutions, which continue to be popular among gamers and professionals alike.