Years ago we saw the trend of mismanagement cutting IC roles when the problem really lies with management. If anyone couldn’t read the tea leaves that Intel was in trouble when we missed 10nm, then people can continue to put their heads in the sand... — read more
Downsizing is a certainty for TMG
When you stumble you need resources, scale, and resolve to recover. In Intels hey day they made a lot of mistakes but because of huge scale in market with little alternatives they used their near monopoly and predatory behavior and huge money and... — read more
Intel's "Virtuous Cycle"
Cuts in response to hard times Hard times result from cuts Go to step one
Remember when VIA Technologies used to make x86 CPUs?
How long before Intel ends up being a washed up has been like VIA? Look at what VIA does now. The possible future of Intel right there.
Intel optane group
Why did they create an intel optane group and make Alper The general manager of the group? Strange. The success of optane is questionable but mostly the opportunity is in the data center. Alper has already been running that, with no or little success... — read more
Frivolous Perks
Has Intel ever considered not spending money on perks (e.g. water bottles, t-shirts, keychains, etc.). I don’t know how much these things help with advertising/morale and only get them because they’re there. I personally only care about free lunch... — read more
Intel 10nm not even in the bag and TSMC has 5nm high volume manufacturing by end of this year
LOL beyond sad and beyond behind, so behind that a new derogative word should be invented
Will it be different this time?
In past also AMD (Athelon & 1 GHz race) , IBM (PowerPC) and DEC (Alpha processors) threatened Intel and it appeared that Intel wont recover. But we did recover and went on to newer heights with revenues and profitability. Will we be able to repeat... — read more
Let the fire sale begin! Empiron, part of PSG/Altera, sold for $85M to MTK. People plus IP. What's next Bob?
https://www.anandtech.com/show/16257/mediatek-subsidiary-to-acquire-intel-enpirion-business-for-85-million
Long-term career at Intel
It’s devastating to realize Intel can no longer be considered a business to retire with. This company doesn’t value its employees and hasn't in many years. We are no longer seen as vital assets that can contribute to the success of the company - and... — read more
Hopefully the water doesn't get contaminated...
Intel is now the General Motors of the chip making world. Logic isn't growing much anymore and they can't seem to get any traction with any other product. It only goes downhill from here. 20 years from now Hillsboro will be the next Flint, Michigan... — read more
Apple M1 Silicon Tested
https://www.anandtech.com/show/16252/mac-mini-apple-m1-tested
8271
Reverse engineering a forgotten 1970s Intel dual core beast: 8271, a new ISA https://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2020/11/reverse-engineering-forgotten-1970s.html
SGX Junk
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2020/11/14/intel_sgx_protection_broken/
Intel’s disruption is now complete!
https://jamesallworth.medium.com/intels-disruption-is-now-complete-d4fa771f0f2c
Intel Servers
Nov. 12th 2020; Charlie D's opinion: "Intel just significantly delayed another mainstream server project, this is getting painful to watch. SemiAccurate now thinks Intel is no longer a viable player in the server market, it is that... — read more
Google Whitechapel custom chip for Google Pixelbooks is a similar effort to divorce Intel
Not exactly new news but the design goals smells like Apple's M1 https://www.axios.com/scoop-google-readies-its-own-chip-for-future-pixels-chromebooks-e5f8479e-4a38-485c-a264-9ef9cf68908c.html also 8 core Machine Learning Current Google... — read more
Let go in Arizona IT today
I2 or old ITI was let go... happy holidays everyone
How many veterans got laid off on veterans day?
Thank you for your service sorry about the timing of our layoff , oh and the pandemic
Ouch... Apple Silicon M1 Chip in MacBook Air Outperforms High-End 16-Inch Intel based MacBook Pro
Apple Silicon M1 Chip in MacBook Air Outperforms High-End 16-Inch Intel based MacBook Pro https://www.macrumors.com/2020/11/11/m1-macbook-air-first-benchmark/
AZ Layoffs are Highly Likely
Here is a recent news article about the TSMC fabs and investments in AZ. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/tsmc-arizona-fab-investment
Put people in leadership who genuinely support Intel’s values
Despite what people say in this site, there are groups at Intel that are strong technically and culturally. A large factor is having leadership all the way up the chain support (not just get metrics for) quality and employee wellbeing. Employees... — read more
IT Layoffs today
Laid off in IT today. Really s—s as I was working on really relevant projects on a busy and productive team. There is no safe group in IT.
Apple done with Intel for good.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/apple-breaks-intel-laptops-232218869.html Apple done with Intel for good. Hallelujah!
Meanwhile in Cupertino
Apple kicked off its transition away from Intel Corp. chips today by revealing the first Mac computers with a main processor designed in-house by Apple Announced a new MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro and Mac mini with new Apple M1 processors at... — read more
Time In Grade
Does time-in-grade matter? If you are Gr6 and haven't had any grade level changes in more than the last five years, should you worry that might put you on the chopping block for layoffs?
"Intel needs a MIRACLE to stay relevant now..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRfumXx-Plo A look at the products Intel is releasing now ... Horrible management, leadership, culture, place to work, and resulting in falling behind and terrible products.
Desperation
Intel's palpable desperation on display with Rocket Lake. Rant: How desperate are they for short term headlines? Intel’s palpable desperation on display with Rocket Lake 29, 2020 by Charlie... — read more
Pay Modeling Application
What does Pay Modeling Application tell you about your position? If you are below the midpoint, should you quit or ask for a raise? If you are at the midpoint, what does that imply? How about If you are way above the midpoint?
San Francisco Overpaid CEO Tax passes. Bob: "SHUTDOWN Intel SF office ASAP"
https://www.thecompensationconnection.com/2020/08/10/san-francisco-overpaid-executive-pay-ratio-tax-on-the-ballot-for-november-2020/ It passed. "Large companies doing business in San Francisco may soon be subject to an additional tax if voters... — read more
Outsourcing Production to TSMC - Oh F*ck
https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2020/11/intel-contemplates-outsourcing-advanced-production-upending-oregons-central-role.html Read between the lines and get ready, Oregon. This was inconceivable just a few short years ago, yet here we... — read more
Intel launching garbage graphics on mobile
Time to lower that expectation some more. https://www.semiaccurate.com/2020/10/31/intel-might-be-launching-discrete-mobile-gpus/ "We see nothing that this does better than an AMD Ryzen 4000 mobile which is an 8-core device that tends to cost... — read more
Insights meetings in Nov
I thought that we stopped the insights discussions this year. I just got an insights meeting invitation. Just curious if this is company wide or specific to my group.
Flash team in Folsom
Flash employees can't move to other groups within Intel. Basically they are sitting ducks. Helps with the headcount reduction. Better start looking outside Inhel.
Dear SigOpt guys and gals
Congrats on the acquisition by Intel! I also got to "enjoy" being acquired by Intel some years back. Now you get to enjoy all the benefits of a 1990s tech company, including 8 ft by 8 ft beige-grey cubicles, boomer colleagues, outdated laptops and... — read more
Is One Intel possible?
The concept is simple, and the idea seems correct, but is one intel really achievable? The culture of toxic competition is very strong, and has a long engrained history. Can you really change organizations and people?