Intel Corp. is going all out in its bid to be a driving force and industry leader in the Internet of Things (IoT) market segment.
Over the last 18 months, it has made a concerted effort to decrease its reliance on the rapidly contracting personal computing market segment and transition its business to focus on IoT, cloud computing, mobility, analytics, security and services.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary 4
2. Overview: Intel IoT Platform, Product Strategy 2016 6
3. Intel Transitioning from PCs to the Digital Age Cloud, IoT 9
4. Intel IoT Vertical Market Focus 11
5. Intel Analytics 13
6. Intel Merger and Acquisition Activity 2014 - 2016 14
6.1 Intel Acquires Saffron for Cognitive Computing, Analytics Play 15
6.2 Intel and Wind River Boost IoT Automotive and Over-the-Air Content Initiatives with Arynga & Yogitech Acquisitions 15
6.3 Intel Acquires Italian Chipmaker Yogitech to Boost IoT Safety in Self-Driving Cars, Robots 16
7. Intel Maintains High Level of R&D to Fuel Future IoT Initiatives 17
8. Intel Bolsters, Diversifies Patent Portfolio 18
9. Intel SWOT Analysis 21
9.1 Intel Strengths 21
9.2 Weaknesses/Challenges 22
9.3 Opportunities 24
9.4 Threats 24
9.5 Intel vs Qualcomm Rivalry is Red Hot, But Signs of Détente around Standards 25
10. Conclusions 27