Global technology growth is back and is being driven by innovation, Intel president and CEO Paul Otellini told delegates at the opening of the Intel Developers` Forum in San Francisco this week.
Delivering his keynote address, Otellini told international media representatives and analysts that the PC is at the heart of this growth, with more than 200 million units expected to be shipped globally in 2005.
Intel, he said, is pushing innovation through the development of "performance-per-watt" technology and micro-architecture, which is a response to the demands of the usage-oriented computing era.
The company will launch three new products in the third quarter of 2006: the Merom, Conroe and Woodcrest multi-core processors for notebook, desktop and server platforms. Intel says these products combine the best features of its Netburst and Mobile micro-architecture.
Otellini noted that the new platforms had been designed on Intel`s 65-nanometer technology, which is expected to surpass current 90-nanometer technology shipments by the third quarter of next year.
Meanwhile, he said, Intel has about 10 processor core projects focusing on quad-core or more processors per chip in the pipeline.
Quest for energy efficiency
In terms of "performance-per-watt", Intel is seeking to launch power-efficient laptops, desktops and servers, running off 5W, 65W and 30W, respectively, Otellini said.
He added that Intel`s new ultra-low voltage device, the Handtop PC, will be launched in the first half of 2006. This small 5W device is intended to provide converged communications and desktop-like experience.
Beyond that, Otellini said, Intel will seek to improve energy efficiency by a factor of 10, while also increasing the performance of its devices by a factor of 10. This is envisaged by the end of the decade.
The key driver towards decreasing computer wattage consumption, he explained, is a need to significantly lower global energy usage, saving billions of dollars in electricity.
Otellini added that Intel has set its sights on various market areas, including embedded IT solutions for enterprises, emerging global PC markets and digital home solutions.
He said emerging markets are becoming increasing important, accounting for 38% of total PC shipments - up from 15% recorded 10 years ago.
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