Multi-Core Processors, Other Key Silicon Technologies Part of Platform Approach.
Intel Corporation President and COO Paul Otellini today described new silicon innovations that will help guide the direction of the technology industry and provide new capabilities for customers and end-users.
"Convergence has happened," Otellini said. "And it's because industry standards and high-volume silicon have made it easier for more people to use technology. As the communications and entertainment industries adopt digital technology, new uses have been created, allowing organizations and individuals to derive greater value from technology."
A central component of Intel's expanded focus will be the deployment of multi-core processors across the company's key product lines. Over time, multi-core technology will enable capabilities like better user interfaces, virus and security protection, and overall improved efficiency and performance.
"Intel's multi-core technology isn't about just putting two cores on a single piece of silicon," Otellini said. "Multi-core technology allows developers to take advantage of existing resources and tools to provide new and innovative benefits for end-users."
Back in April I attended Intel's ICC in NJ, at the same time thay were showing us the roadmap of the 90 nanometer Pentium 4 3.4-3.6, five miles away on Wall Street the companies executives were disclosing that the P4 3.4 leaked and would be discontinued. Silicon Innovation, the Mother of invention...