Corporate :
Intel Corporation was set up in 1968 to manufacture mainly semiconductors among other products that were needed in the IT industry that was developing. However the company grew rapidly with the high demand that was associated with the IT industry.Intel has endured several turbulent market conditions especially during the eighties. Today it’s a fortune 100 company and ranks 49th worldwide.
Activities:
Intel is a pioneer in the semiconductor industry and is a leading producer of several next generation products:- Motherboard Chipsets
- Embedded processors
- Network Interface Cards
- Bluetooth Chipsets
- Microprocessors
Performance:
In 2005 Intel’s turnover was $ 38.80 Billion with profits of $ 5 Billion. At the end of 2006 Intel’s market capitalization was around $ 119 Billion.Fortune 500 has ranked Intel at 49 globally, on the basis of its performance in 2005.
Research & Development:
Intel has an extensive global presence and has a highly sophisticated research and development set up broadly divided into -Exploratory Research, that aims to take high technology to the common man
Platform Research, that aims to continuously improve and simplify technology for the end user
Additionally, Intel initiates and participates in a number of innovations aimed at continuous improvement of solutions and services worldwide.
Assets and Infrastructure:
Intel has a worldwide presence and the company is accredited with setting up numerous high end centers in different parts of the world. Intel’s Exploratory Research centers are located in- Berkley
- Pittsburg
- Seattle
Future :
Intel has positioned itself for the future with the bold statement “Leap Ahead”. By this statement Intel wants to convey the message that it wants to lead the future in technology and its application. The company says that it is committed to greater innovation and improvement of technology.Organization :
Intel is headed by Mr. C. Barrett who is the Chairman of the company.Intel’s corporate office is located at:
2200 Mission College Blvd.Santa Clara, CA 95052
USA
Tel: (408) 765-8080
Website URL: www.intel.com
