Components & Peripheral Devices

Intel: End Of Core+ Brand Doesn’t Reflect Change In Optane Strategy

by Dylan Martin
An Intel spokesperson tells CRN that the decision to discontinue the Core+ brand, which bundled eighth-generation Core CPUs with Optane memory, does not reflect a change in its overall strategy for the performance-boosting memory technology.
Intel May Choose New CEO This Month: Report

by Dylan Martin
Intel’s board nears a decision on the company’s next CEO after ruling out some candidates, including former Intel executive Renee James, according to a new report.
Watch Out, Intel: AMD To Release 7nm Ryzen, EPYC CPUs In Mid-2019

by Dylan Martin
AMD begins 2019 with blockbuster announcements at CES 2019 about its 7-nanometer Ryzen and EPYC CPUs, as well as its 7nm Radeon GPU, all of which will launch this year, putting greater pressure on Intel.
Intel Reveals Long-Awaited Ice Lake 10nm CPUs At CES 2019

by Dylan Martin
Intel makes a big splash at CES 2019 with the reveal of the company’s long-awaited 10-nanometer CPUs for server and client, as well as a new hybrid CPU architecture that will enable smaller form factors.
AMD Starts 2019 Laptop Offensive With Ryzen 3000 Mobile CPUs

by Dylan Martin
AMD’s reveal of the Ryzen 3000 Series mobile processors, combined with new CPUs for entry-level laptops and Chromebooks, at CES 2019 marks the company’s largest offensive yet on the notebook market.
Intel Vows Better Communication With Partners About CPU Shortage

by Dylan Martin
In an exclusive interview with CRN, Intel channel leaders say they are increasing communication and transparency with partners on issues such as the CPU shortage.
Qualcomm Confirms 269 Layoffs As Data Center Ambitions Fade

by Dylan Martin
The layoffs are another sign of Qualcomm’s diminishing ambitions to make a dent in the data center chip business that is dominated by Intel.
Nvidia Reveals ‘T-Rex,’ Its Flagship $2,499 Titan RTX Desktop GPU For AI Research

by Dylan Martin
Nvidia reveals its monster of a $2,499 desktop GPU, the Titan RTX, which the company appropriately nicknames “T-Rex” for its high-end performance in AI research, data science and content creation applications.
Intel’s Global Policy Exec, Ex-Sales Head Greg Pearson Retires: CRN Exclusive

by Dylan Martin
Intel confirms to CRN that Greg Pearson, Intel’s former top channel advocate and sales executive, retired this month after working at the company for 35 years.
Intel, AMD Lock Horns Over High-Performance Computing Prowess

by Dylan Martin
AMD has generated so much interest in the data center that one HPC partner says that he has been able to get price concessions from Intel.
Samsung Set To Surpass Intel Semiconductor Sales For Second Year

by Dylan Martin
Intel lost the top spot for global semiconductor sales last year to Samsung, largely driven by the South Korean company’s fast-growing memory sales, after holding the position since 1993.
Intel's Proposed Bill Would Jail Execs Who Lie About Data Privacy

by Dylan Martin
Intel’s proposed data privacy legislation would fine companies that don’t take reasonable safeguards to protect personal data and jail executives who lie about the measures they’re taking.
What Partners Should Know About Intel's New Xeon CPUs

by Dylan Martin
A roundup at what Intel partners should know about the semiconductor giant’s two latest families of Xeon server CPUs, including core counts, memory support, new features and supporting OEMs.
Chinese Company Stole Trade Secrets From Micron, U.S. Says

by Dylan Martin
Federal prosecutors say a former Micron executive in Taiwan orchestrated the theft of trade secrets from Micron after he joined a Taiwanese semiconductor foundry and recruited Micron employees to transfer files related to DRAM technology.
Intel Mum On When Entry-Level CPU, IoT Supply Will Improve

by Dylan Martin
Intel says it expects lower supply on entry-level CPUs and Internet of Things components but won’t say when the shortage could end.