AMI

American Megatrends Inc. (AMI) is a technology company founded in 1985 and based near Atlanta, Georgia. The company specializes in the development of PC hardware and firmware, particularly focusing on BIOS and UEFI firmware for motherboards and servers. Initially a manufacturer of high-end motherboards, AMI has shifted its focus to providing firmware and software solutions for hardware manufacturers worldwide. AMI's key products include AMIBIOS, a widely used BIOS firmware, and Aptio, a UEFI-based successor. The company also offers diagnostic software tools, embedded controller firmware, and MegaRAC for server management. AMI serves major motherboard manufacturers and PC manufacturers, including Dell, as well as companies in the server and storage hardware sectors. Its solutions play a crucial role in the boot process, hardware management, and storage controller functionality in personal computers and servers.