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ThinkPad is celebrating a major milestone - 60 million laptops sold! More than 14 ThinkPad laptops are now sold every 60 seconds, according to IDC.  Throughout its 18 year history, ThinkPad has recorded many firsts - like the first spill resistant keyboard and protective roll cage. To celebrate this major milestone, Lenovo is holding a contest on Facebook where winners get a free ThinkPad laptop.





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Intel disclosed a breakthrough enterprise storage technology which combines the dependability of today’s hardware RAID with the high performance of software RAID into a solution called next-generation RAID. The integration of RAID functionality onto the processor eliminates the need for a separate RAID card, leading to a smaller footprint and increased performance. When paired with an integrated SAS controller, the integrated RAID configuration increases overall input/output (I/O) system performance and can greatly reduce storage solution costs. Next-generation RAID can be supported on a variety of operating systems. More information on Intel next-generation RAID can be found via podcast and classroom session.





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Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group, Microsoft and NEC Support Spec Addressing Fragmented Market

 

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

• Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification allows for easier installation, use and maintenance of digital signs.
• Microsoft, NEC and others support Intel’s digital signage Open Pluggable Specification.
• The specification will address the fragmented market to make digital signs more intelligent and connected.

 


 

DIGITAL SIGNAGE EXPO 2010 INDUSTRY FORUM, San Diego, Oct. 8, 2010 – During a keynote today, Intel Corporation announced a specification that will help standardize the design and development of digital signs, a form of communication using digital display screens such as LCD, touch screens or projectors in public venues, and pluggable media players.

 

The Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) is supported by industry leaders in digital signage, including Microsoft*, NEC Display Solutions* and the Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group*.

 

"The Open Pluggable Specification was created by Intel to address fragmentation in the digital signage market and simplify device installation, use, maintenance and upgrades,” said Jose Avalos, director of retail and digital signage, Embedded and Communications Group, Intel. “With the specification, digital signage manufacturers will be able to deploy interchangeable systems faster and in higher volumes, while lowering costs for development and implementation."

 

A prototype demonstration design for the OPS was developed based on an Intel® Core™ processor running Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 7*. The first fanless and compact pluggable solution for digital signage applications, the OPS features Intel® vPro™ Technology with Keyboard-Video-Mouse redirection capabilities that allow an IT administrator to run diagnostic tests, install upgrades and view and control the digital display content remotely.

 

Installing digital signage equipment based on Intel® architecture, such as the prototype demonstration, creates scalable digital signage applications that can easily network with other equipment for interoperability or upgrade to fit each customer’s digital signage requirements, future-proofing technology investments.

 

The Open Pluggable Specification is available today at http://edc.intel.com/Applications/Digital-Signage/OPS.

 

Video: Microsoft Supports Intel’s Open Pluggable Specification

 


 

Video: NEC Discusses Benefits of Designing with Intel Core Processors

 


 


About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

 

Intel, Intel architecture, Intel Core, the Intel logo and Intel vPro are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

 

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.





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Diploma from MIT – check. A Rhodes scholarship to study immunology at Oxford College in England – check.  An acceptance to Harvard Medical School – check. Being featured in Glamour Magazine as one of the Top 10 College Women of 2007 – check. Melis Anahtar has certainly kept herself busy since competing in the Intel Science Talent Search in 2004. Head to Inspire to read more about what she’s been up to and why she feels role models are so important to success.





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This weekend at Comic Con in New York City, Intel has lots of cool things for the computer geek at heart.  The Intel Extreme Masters Championship Finals has top PC gamers duking it out for over $50K in prizes.  MyIntelEdge.com, a cool “frequent flyer” rewards program for people interested in learning new ways to use their PC, launches. Intel’s most “extreme” PC motherboard engineers will be recruiting for their Extreme Team, and Intel “prize patrols” will also be scouring the show floor with all kinds of geek goods, so come check us out!





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Intel recently announced a specification that will help simplify device installation, use, maintenance and upgrades.  Industry leaders such as Microsoft, NEC Display Solutions and the Taiwan Digital Signage Special Interest Group are supporting the specification that is intended to help address the fragmented market. The specification is available today for download on Intel.com.  Read the press release to learn more.





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The 3rd annual Intel European Research and Innovation Conference (ERIC) kicks off today. It is held at the Intel Ireland campus and this year’s conference theme is ‘Building a Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Society through Research and Innovation partnerships’. The conference explores how we as a society can apply research and innovation solutions to meet the myriad of challenges posed by economic turbulence, the accelerating rates of natural resources depletion and the often unequal and non-inclusive nature of society. More information/photos/materials here: http://intel.ly/9BY4ki





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• Revenue $11.1 billion
• Gross Margin 66 percent
• Operating Income $4.1 billion
• Net Income $3.0 billion
• EPS 52 cents

 


 

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 12, 2010 – Intel Corporation today reported that third-quarter revenue exceeded $11 billion for the first time, up 18 percent year-over-year to $11.1 billion. The company reported operating income of $4.1 billion, net income of $3.0 billion and EPS of 52 cents.

 

“Intel’s third-quarter results set all-time records for revenue and operating income,” said Paul Otellini, Intel president and CEO. “These results were driven by solid demand from corporate customers, sales of our leadership products and continued growth in emerging markets. Looking forward, we continue to see healthy worldwide demand for computing products of all types and are particularly excited about our next-generation processor, codenamed Sandy Bridge, and the many new designs around our Intel® Atom™ processors in everything from the new Google TV* products to a wide array of tablets based on Windows*, Android* and MeeGo* operating systems.”

 

Q3 2010 Highlights

• PC Client Group revenue was up 3 percent sequentially, with record mobile microprocessor revenue.
• Data Center Group revenue was up 3 percent sequentially, with record server microprocessor revenue.
• Intel Atom microprocessor and chipset revenue of $396 million, down 4 percent sequentially.
• The average selling price (ASP) for microprocessors was approximately flat sequentially and up significantly year-over-year.
• Gross margin was 66 percent, consistent with the company’s revised expectation of 65 to 67 percent.
• R&D plus MG&A spending was $3.2 billion, consistent with the company’s expectation.
• The net gain from equity investments and interest and other was $115 million, lower than the company’s revised expectation of $175 million.
• The effective tax rate was 30.5 percent, slightly below the company’s expectation of approximately 32 percent.

 

Business Outlook

The Outlook for the fourth quarter does not include the effect of any acquisitions, divestitures or similar transactions that may be completed after Oct. 12.

 

Q4 2010

• Revenue: $11.4 billion, plus or minus $400 million.
• Gross margin: 67 percent, plus or minus a couple percentage points.
• R&D plus MG&A spending: Approximately $3.2 billion.
• Impact of equity investments and interest and other: Approximately $20 million gain.
• Depreciation: Approximately $1.1 billion.
• Tax rate: Approximately 31 percent.
• Full-year capital spending: $5.2 billion, plus or minus $200 million.

 

Status of Business Outlook

During the quarter, Intel’s corporate representatives may reiterate the Business Outlook during private meetings with investors, investment analysts, the media and others. From the close of business on Nov. 24 until publication of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings release, Intel will observe a “Quiet Period” during which the Business Outlook disclosed in the company’s news releases and filings with the SEC should be considered as historical, speaking as of prior to the Quiet Period only and not subject to an update by the company.

 

Risk Factors

The above statements and any others in this document that refer to plans and expectations for the fourth quarter, the year and the future are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors could affect Intel’s actual results, and variances from Intel’s current expectations regarding such factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Intel presently considers the following to be the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the corporation’s expectations.

• Demand could be different from Intel's expectations due to factors including changes in business and economic conditions; customer acceptance of Intel’s and competitors’ products; changes in customer order patterns including order cancellations; and changes in the level of inventory at customers.
• Intel operates in intensely competitive industries that are characterized by a high percentage of costs that are fixed or difficult to reduce in the short term and product demand that is highly variable and difficult to forecast. Revenue and the gross margin percentage are affected by the timing of Intel product introductions and the demand for and market acceptance of Intel's products; actions taken by Intel's competitors, including product offerings and introductions, marketing programs and pricing pressures and Intel’s response to such actions; defects or disruptions in the supply of materials or resources; and Intel’s ability to respond quickly to technological developments and to incorporate new features into its products.
• The gross margin percentage could vary significantly from expectations based on changes in revenue levels; product mix and pricing; start-up costs; variations in inventory valuation, including variations related to the timing of qualifying products for sale; excess or obsolete inventory; manufacturing yields; changes in unit costs; impairments of long-lived assets, including manufacturing, assembly/test and intangible assets; the timing and execution of the manufacturing ramp and associated costs; and capacity utilization.
• Expenses, particularly certain marketing and compensation expenses, as well as restructuring and asset impairment charges, vary depending on the level of demand for Intel's products and the level of revenue and profits.
• The tax rate expectation is based on current tax law and current expected income. The tax rate may be affected by the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed; changes in the estimates of credits, benefits and deductions; the resolution of issues arising from tax audits with various tax authorities, including payment of interest and penalties; and the ability to realize deferred tax assets.
• Gains or losses from equity securities and interest and other could vary from expectations depending on gains or losses on the sale, exchange, change in the fair value or impairments of debt and equity investments; interest rates; cash balances; and changes in fair value of derivative instruments.
• The majority of Intel’s non-marketable equity investment portfolio balance is concentrated in companies in the flash memory market segment, and declines in this market segment or changes in management’s plans with respect to Intel’s investments in this market segment could result in significant impairment charges, impacting restructuring charges as well as gains/losses on equity investments and interest and other.
• Intel's results could be impacted by adverse economic, social, political and physical/infrastructure conditions in countries where Intel, its customers or its suppliers operate, including military conflict and other security risks, natural disasters, infrastructure disruptions, health concerns and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
• Intel’s results could be affected by the timing of closing of acquisitions and divestitures.
• Intel's results could be affected by adverse effects associated with product defects and errata (deviations from published specifications), and by litigation or regulatory matters involving intellectual property, stockholder, consumer, antitrust and other issues, such as the litigation and regulatory matters described in Intel's SEC reports. An unfavorable ruling could include monetary damages or an injunction prohibiting us from manufacturing or selling one or more products, precluding particular business practices, impacting Intel’s ability to design its products, or requiring other remedies such as compulsory licensing of intellectual property.

 

A detailed discussion of these and other factors that could affect Intel’s results is included in Intel’s SEC filings, including the report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 26, 2010.

 

Earnings Webcast

Intel will hold a public webcast at 2:30 p.m. PDT today on its Investor Relations website at www.intc.com. A webcast replay and MP3 download will also be made available on the site.

 

Intel plans to report its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2010 on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. Immediately following the earnings report, the company plans to publish a commentary by Stacy J. Smith, vice president and chief financial officer, at www.intc.com/results.cfm. A public webcast of Intel’s earnings conference call will follow at 2:30 p.m. PST at www.intc.com.

 

For complete earnings information, visit the INTC website.

 


About Intel
Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) is a world leader in computing innovation. The company designs and builds the essential technologies that serve as the foundation for the world’s computing devices. Additional information about Intel is available at newsroom.intel.com and blogs.intel.com.

 

Intel, the Intel logo, and Intel Atom are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

* Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.





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High-five to Sony for announcing the Intel Atom powered Sony Internet TV line. The line features both TV’s and blu-ray players that integrate broadcast TV, Internet and personal content and bring the smart TV experience to your living room!





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Lenovo and Intel, announced today What’s Your Idea of Fun -- a website filled with exciting contests, unique video and photo sharing tools and information on the latest Idea-branded Lenovo laptops and desktops powered by Intel Core processors. Designed to make the consumers' product selection more simple and informative, the campaign showcases specific performance claims based on real-life consumer usage behavior such as multitasking, MP3 encoding, gaming and more. There is also a section with modified laptops including a diamond studded and flame painted arcade cabinet. Check out the website for more information http://www.whatsyourideaoffun.com/us/.





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