Intel Sales Jacked Up – Thanks to Cloud Computing
January 1, 2012
The world’s largest semiconductor company seems to be steadfast for 20 consecutive years. In 1999, Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) attained dominance was eroded because of the surge of rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). As of this year, its market share is back on top.
Apparently, Intel is strengthening its grip on the microprocessor market and is shown in the new figures given by IHS iSuppli. The market research firm results indicate that Intel has increased its market share by 83.7 percent. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on the other hand has dropped its share by 10.2 percent.
The thing that led Intel plunge in sales was the boom in media tablet. As consumers embraced new devices like tablets and disregard netbooks, Intel microprocessors is powering the netbook market. On the third quarter, the Atom microprocessor and chipset revenue has dropped by 32% compared to last year’s third quarter…
After having such sales, the company immediately shifted its main focus on chips and data centers that support cloud computing. The cloud computing industry seems to be a need as Androids, smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices rises. Intel is trying to hit the right target with the Xeon server chip business.
Cloud computing is not only changing the sales of Intel but the nature of jobs in companies. The changes are reflected in the role IT plays in the business. Chief Information officers should recognize this importance, especially that cloud computing is introducing a more reliable supporting technology.
Greg Shields, principal technologist and partner of Concentrated Technology said IT leaders have recognize the most effective in cost and in function on those that have already built and tested elsewhere.