Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of integrated digital technology platforms. The company’s offerings encompass microprocessors, chipsets, system-on-chip (SoC) products, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), graphics processing units (GPUs), and high-performance interconnect and Ethernet products. Intel also provides solid-state drives, memory solutions and accelerators tailored for data center, artificial intelligence, network infrastructure and edge computing applications.
Founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intel has been at the forefront of semiconductor innovation for more than five decades. The company pioneered the x86 microprocessor architecture that powers the majority of personal computers and has continued to advance Moore’s Law through successive generations of process technology nodes. Over the years, Intel has pursued strategic acquisitions—including Altera for programmable logic devices and Mobileye for automotive vision systems—to broaden its product portfolio and accelerate innovation.
Intel operates a geographically diverse manufacturing and research footprint, with fabrication facilities and R&D centers across North America, Europe and Asia. Its processors and platforms are integrated by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), cloud and communications service providers, enterprises and automotive companies around the world. The company’s foundry services also support external clients seeking advanced process technologies and packaging capabilities.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, Intel is focused on strengthening its manufacturing leadership, expanding its foundry business and delivering next-generation products for data-centric computing. The company continues to invest in process node development, packaging innovations and ecosystem partnerships to address the evolving needs of AI, 5G, high-performance computing and intelligent edge applications.
