Google Inc (GOOG), Intel Corporation (INTC): It’s All About Efficiency

Published on September 12, 2013 at 11:33 am by The Motley Fool in News

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For markets requiring smaller-size processors without high power requirements, Krzanich used wearable technologies as an example, as Intel introduced its Quark family of processors scheduled for testing in Q4 of this year. Krzanich referred to wearable technologies in yesterday’s address as a “hotbed for innovation,” adding that Intel is “actively pursuing opportunities with partners in this area.”

A faster, more efficient modem is in the works, too. Scheduled to ship in 2014, Intel’s second-generation XMM 7260 modem includes multi-band 4G connectivity, “removing a critical barrier,” for Intel to begin making serious inroads into the smartphone market. Krzanich’s test of the XMM 7260 during his presentation at IDF actually doubled throughput speeds and includes carrier aggregation.

It’s all about efficiency
“The Internet of Things,” Intel’s mantra at IDF 2013, is an apt description of the new direction Krzanich, James, and the rest of the Intel team are heading. Whether its wearable devices, smartphones, smart homes, or smart cars, Intel is working to provide solutions across the ultra-mobile marketplace. Anyone who follows Intel recognizes former CEO Paul Otellini was slow out of the mobile gate, let alone the ultra-mobile gate, but Krzanich made it clear yesterday that’s going to change.

The common theme among virtually all of the new solutions Krzanich and James introduced at IDF Day One? Efficiency. Lower power combined with higher performance about sums up Intel’s mission as it takes on the Internet of Things. The road to ultra-mobile relevancy is going to be a long one, but Krzanich made it clear yesterday at IDF that Intel is on its way.

The article Day One Highlights of Intel’s Developer Forum originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Tim Brugger.

Fool contributor Tim Brugger has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Google and Intel and owns shares of Google, Intel, and Microsoft.