Last week, I was at Intel’s Vision conference at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas. While the venue was a bit problematic, the content was solid and showcased an empowered Intel that now needs to address some errors my old friend Pat Gelsinger made as CEO. These include turning the office of the CTO back into a visionary organization, empowering the CMO, adequately funding marketing (while fixing MDF), and ending the cycle of layoffs that has disrupted operational stability.
I should point out that I remain impressed with Intel’s employees, who have weathered the prior storms and still performed in the face of this adversity. They are the unsung heroes of Intel’s survival.
This week, I’ll share some thoughts on Intel’s renewed direction under its new CEO. Then I’ll close with my Product of the Week: Linux. The Linux presentation at the end of the second-day keynote reminded me that I was anything but a fan of the platform to begin with. However, it has matured into a true power in the industry, and The Linux Foundation has long been an effort that is both performant and praiseworthy.
Intel Vision 2025 Delivers on Its Promise
When Intel Vision replaced Intel’s prior IDF conference, it seemed to lack vision. That changed this year. The 2025 keynote, delivered by Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, was a landmark event that showcased the company’s ambitious roadmap for the future of computing. More than just a presentation of technological advancements, it was a demonstration of a company reinvigorated, led by a CEO uniquely positioned to drive Intel’s resurgence.
Lip-Bu Tan’s ascension to the helm of Intel has been met with considerable optimism, and rightfully so. Unlike many new CEOs who require a significant period to acclimate, Tan arrives with a profound understanding of Intel’s inner workings. His prior tenure on Intel’s board gave him invaluable insights into the company’s strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
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