Intel No Longer Holding PCs Priority; AR, VR, Artifical Intelligence Are In? Intel Developer Forum 2016 Discussions and Updates
Intel Will No Longer Prioritize PC in Future
Intel has spoken during the Intel Developer Forum 2016 (IDF 2016) that they will no longer be prioritizing PCs in the future.
During this year's IDF 2016, Intel has mapped out the future by saying that PCs will no longer be at the forefront of their business. Instead, they will be redirecting their efforts towards technology that involve augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence and more.
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Intel has decided earlier this year that they will be shifting their focus away from PCs to make way for new technology. This means that IDF events in the future may no longer have upcoming desktop computers, laptops and PC chips, PC World reports.
The company will be going for markets dedicated to connectivity, internet-of-things (IoT), servers and more. Last April, Intel had to let go of more than 12,000 of its employees after a massive company restructuring.
Intel to Announce AR/VR Headsets at IDF 2016
Intel will be showcasing their chip-making skills by showcasing their chips used for IoT, VR and AR headsets as well as their RealSense 3D camera. Computer World notes that the company will not be focusing too much on their newest PC processor, Kaby Lake, but will hold a demo as its release date is nearing.
Additionally, Intel will be unveiling their new Atom chips intended for robots, drones and IoT devices instead of tablets and smartphones. While PCs make up of more than half of Intel's revenue, it is their intention to breach the chip-making industry as it is rumored that they have failed to get on to the smartphone market train.
Maneuvering in the highly-competitive field is not easy for Intel. SFGate noted that the company has four main focuses - PCs, mobile, Internet-of-Things and servers. Intel is doing well in the chip industry, but its competitors are also catching up. They hope to sell processors to businesses tied to cloud-computing as most devices now require backups more than ever due to the constant expansion of data sizes and storage.
Do you think Intel will permanently veer away from focusing on PCs in their business? Will this be a good move on their part? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
