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| Intel Corporation develops integrated digital technology products, primarily integrated circuits, for industries, such as computing and communications. The company also develops platforms, which define as integrated suites of digital computing technologies that are designed and configured to work together to provide an optimized user computing solution.
Products The company’s computing and communications components include microprocessors, chipsets, motherboards, and wireless and wired connectivity products, as well as platforms that incorporate these components. Components Microprocessors: The company offers microprocessors with one or multiple processor cores designed for notebooks, netbooks, desktops, servers, workstations, storage products, embedded applications, communications products, consumer electronics devices, and handhelds. The company also offers System on Chip (SoC) products that integrate its core processing functionalities with other system components, such as graphics, audio, and video, onto a single chip to form a purpose-built solution. Chipsets: The company offers chipsets designed for notebooks, netbooks, desktops, servers, workstations, storage products, embedded applications, communications products, consumer electronics devices, and handhelds. Chipsets extend the audio, video, and other capabilities of systems and perform essential logic functions, such as balancing the performance of the system and removing bottlenecks. Motherboards: The company offers motherboard products designed for its desktop, server, and workstation platforms. A motherboard is the principal board with in a system, and typically contains the microprocessor, chipset, memory, and other components. The motherboard also has connectors for attaching devices to the bus, which is the subsystem that transfers data between various components of a computer. Wireless and Wired Connectivity: The company offers wireless and wired connectivity products, including network adapters and embedded wireless cards, based on industry-standard protocols used to translate and transmit data across networks. It also has developed wireless connectivity products for both mobile and fixed networks based on WiMAX, a standards-based wireless technology providing broadband connectivity that can link users and networks up to various miles apart. Platforms In developing its platforms, the company may include components made by other companies. The company refers to certain platform brands with in its product offerings as processor technologies. Microprocessor and Platform Technologies The company offers technologies that can help information technology managers maintain, manage, and protect enabled systems that are plugged into a power source and connected to a network. Additional features can enable virtualization, in which a single computer system can function as multiple virtual systems by running multiple operating systems and applications. Additional Product Offerings NAND flash memory is a specialized type of memory component primarily used in portable memory storage devices, digital camera memory cards, solid-state drives, and other devices. Network processors are advanced, fully programmable processors used in networking equipment to manage and direct data moving across networks and the Internet. Software products include operating systems, middleware, and tools used to develop, run, and manage various enterprise, consumer, embedded, and handheld devices. In addition, the company offers software development tools, designed to complement its hardware technologies that help enable the creation of applications. Healthcare products are technology-enabled devices for healthcare providers and personal healthcare that are designed to connect people and information to improve patient care and safety. Segments The company’s segments include the PC Client Group (PCCG), the Data Center Group (DCG), and the other Intel architecture (Other IA). Other IA includes the Embedded and Communications Group, the Digital Home Group, and the Ultra-Mobility Group segments. PC Client Group The PC Client Group (PCCG) offers microprocessors and related chipsets designed for the notebook, netbook, and desktop market segments. In addition, PCCG offers motherboards designed for the desktop market segment, and wireless connectivity products. Notebooks and Netbooks The company’s notebook and netbook microprocessor offerings include Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition; Intel Core i7 mobile processor; Intel Core i5 mobile processor; Intel Core i3 mobile processor; Intel Core2 Extreme mobile processor; Intel Core2 Quad mobile processor; Intel Core2 Duo mobile processor; Intel Core2 Solo processor; Intel Celeron D processor; Intel Celeron M processor; Intel Celeron processor; and Intel Atom processor. The company offers microprocessors for notebooks from the Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition—a quad-core processor based on its latest generation Intel Core microarchitecture designed for processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments—to the Intel Celeron processor. In addition, the company offers the Intel Atom processor, designed for netbooks. It offers these processors in various packaging options, including ultra-low-voltage processors designed for ultra-thin laptop computers. The related chipsets for its notebook and netbook microprocessor offerings primarily include Mobile Intel 5 Series Express Chipsets, Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipsets, Mobile Intel 900 Series Express Chipsets, and the Intel NM10 Express Chipset. In addition, the company offers wireless connectivity products based on WiFi and WiMAX technologies. The company also offers processor technologies designed to provide with improved multitasking; and power-saving features to improve battery life, wireless network connectivity, and boot times, and to enable smaller form factors. The Intel Core i5 vPro processor and the Intel Core i7 vPro processor are designed to provide business notebook PCs with security, manageability, upgradeability, and energy-efficient performance. The company’s product offerings include Intel Core i7 mobile processors, Intel Core i5 mobile processors, and Intel Core i3 mobile processors, the latest of which are manufactured using its 32nm process technology and include integrated high-definition graphics functionality; Intel Centrino Wireless adapters, designed to offer high-speed and reliable connectivity, and consistent coverage, while consuming minimal power; an Intel Atom processor with integrated graphics functionality designed to enable improved performance and smaller, more energy-efficient netbooks.; the Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition, based on its latest generation Intel Core microarchitecture, and designed for applications, such as gaming, high-definition content creation, and video encoding and editing; and Ultra-low-voltage processors and a chipset designed for ultra-thin laptop computers. Desktops The company’s desktop microprocessor offerings include Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition; Intel Core i7 processor; Intel Core i5 processor; Intel Core i3 processor; Intel Core2 Extreme processor; Intel Core2 Quad processor; Intel Core2 Duo processor; Intel Pentium processor; Intel Celeron processor; and Intel Atom processor. The company offers desktop microprocessors from the Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition—a quad-core processor based on its latest generation Intel Core microarchitecture, designed for processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments—to the Intel Celeron processor, designed to provide value for basic computing needs. In addition, the company offers the Intel Atom processor, designed for low-power Internet-focused devices. The related chipsets for its desktop microprocessor offerings primarily include Intel 5 Series Express Chipsets, Intel 4 Series Express Chipsets, Intel 3 Series Express Chipsets, and the Intel NM10 Express Chipset. The company also offers processor technologies based on its microprocessors, chipsets, and motherboard products that are optimized for the desktop market segment. For business desktop PCs, the company offers the Intel Coretm2 Duo processor with vPro technology, the Intel Coretm2 Quad processor with vPro technology, the Intel Core i5 vPro processor, and the Intel Core i7 vPro processor. The company’s product offerings include Intel Core i7 processors, Intel Core i5 processors, and Intel Core i3 processors, the latest of which are manufactured using its 32nm process technology and include integrated high-definition graphics functionality; and an Intel Atom processor with integrated graphics functionality designed to enable improved performance and smaller, more energy-efficient entry-level desktops. Data Center Group The Data Center Group (DCG) offers products that are incorporated into servers, storage, workstations, and other products that help make up the infrastructure for data center and cloud computing environments. DCG’s products include microprocessors and related chipsets, and motherboards and wired connectivity devices. The company’s server, workstation, and storage microprocessor offerings include the Intel Xeon processor and the Intel Itanium processor. Its Intel Xeon processor family of products support a range of entry-level to technical and commercial computing applications, such as Internet Protocol data centers. The company’s product offerings include Quad-core Intel Itanium processors with features, designed for mission-critical computing; dual- and quad-core Intel Xeon processors based on its latest generation Intel Core microarchitecture, including multiple quad-core Intel Xeon processors designed for use in entry-level servers for small businesses and educational settings; and server motherboards that offer a higher degree of integrated components. Other Intel Architecture Operating Segments Embedded and Communications Group The Embedded and Communications Group (ECG) offers microprocessors, including Intel Atom processors, and chipsets for various embedded applications across various market segments, including industrial, medical, and in-vehicle infotainment. In addition, ECG offers network processors. The company’s product offerings include embedded Intel Core i7 processors, Intel Core i5 processors, and Intel Core i3 processors, all using its 32nm process technology and with integrated high-definition graphics functionality; low-power Intel Xeon processors based on its latest generation Intel Core microarchitecture, designed for use in thermally constrained environments common to communications infrastructure products, such as wireline phones and fax machines; and Intel Atom processors designed for in-vehicle infotainment systems, media phones, and other industrial applications. Ultra-Mobility Group The Ultra-Mobility Group offers Intel Atom processors and related chipsets designed for mobile Internet devices (MIDs) with in the handheld market segment. Digital Home Group The Digital Home Group offers products for use in consumer electronics devices designed to access and share Internet, broadcast, optical media (CD, DVD, or Blu-ray), and personal content through various linked digital devices with in the home. In addition, the company offers components for consumer electronics devices, such as digital TVs, high-definition media players, and set-top boxes, which receive, decode, and convert incoming data signals. In 2009, the company introduced the Intel Atom processor CE4100, a SoC media processor designed to bring Internet content and services to digital televisions, DVD players, and advanced set-top boxes. Other Operating Segments NAND Solutions Group The NAND Solutions Group offers NAND flash memory products primarily used in portable memory storage devices, digital camera memory cards, solid-state drives, and other devices.The company’s NAND flash memory products are manufactured by IM Flash Technologies, LLC (IMFT). It offers 80-GB and 160-GB solid-state drives based on 34nm NAND flash technology, designed for laptop and desktop computers. Wind River Software Group The Wind River Software Group develops and licenses device software optimization products, including operating systems, for the needs of customers in the embedded and handheld market segments. Customers The company sells its products primarily to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original design manufacturers (ODMs). ODMs provide design and/or manufacturing services to branded and unbranded private-label resellers. In addition, the company sells its products to other manufacturers, including makers of a range of industrial and communications equipment. Its customers also include PC and network communications products users who buy PC components and its other products through distributor, reseller, retail, and OEM channels throughout the world. In certain instances, the company has entered into supply agreements to manufacture and sell products of divested business lines to acquiring companies during certain transition periods. The company’s customers include Hewlett-Packard Company and Dell Inc. Significant Events On March 02, 2010, RSA, the Security Division of EMC Corporation collaborated with VMware, Inc. and Intel Corporation for building a transparent and accountable infrastructure for business-critical cloud services. In March 2010, Intel Corporation and RealVNC Limited have collaborated to embed VNC remote control technology in the all new 2010 Intel Core vPro processor family to provide IT professionals with a built-in, graphical remote control capability to facilitate problem diagnosis and resolution. In March 2010, Micronic Laser Systems AB and Intel Corporation have entered into an agreement to develop laser based lithography solutions. In April 2010, Paradigm Ltd. announced the result of its technological collaboration with Intel Corporation. The two companies jointly worked on the integration of the optimized linear algebra routines from IntelR MKL into the latest version of ParadigmT SKUAR 2009, enabling the software to take full advantage of the Intel multi-core processor architecture. In April 2010, Intel Corporation announced it was collaborating with companies including Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Motorola Inc. to develop the next generation of WiMax mobile broadband technology, which would provide a speed boost in 4G wireless data transfers. Competition The company faces competition from companies offering rival architecture designs, such as Cell Broadband Engine Architecture developed jointly by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Sony Corporation, and Toshiba Corporation; Power Architecture offered by IBM; ARM architecture developed by ARM Limited; and Scalable Processor Architecture (SPARC) offered by Sun Microsystems, Inc. (a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation). Notebook: The company competes with Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and VIA Technologies, Inc. (VIA). Netbook: The company competes with AMD, NVIDIA Corporation (NVIDIA), QUALCOMM Incorporated (QUALCOMM), and VIA. Desktop: The company competes with AMD and VIA. Server/Workstation: The company competes with AMD, IBM, and Sun Microsystems, Inc. (a subsidiary of Oracle Corporation). Embedded: The company competes with AMD, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., and Texas Instruments Incorporated. Handheld: The company competes with QUALCOMM. Chipsets: The company’s chipsets compete with chipsets produced by companies, such as AMD (including chipsets marketed under the ATI Technologies, Inc. brand), Broadcom, NVIDIA, Silicon Integrated Systems Corporation, and VIA. Flash Memory: The company’s NAND flash memory products compete with NAND products primarily manufactured by Hynix Semiconductor Inc., Micron, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SanDisk Corporation, and Toshiba. Connectivity: The company’s WiFi and WiMAX products compete with products manufactured by Atheros Communications, Inc., Broadcom Corporation, and QUALCOMM. History Intel Corporation was founded in 1968. |
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