Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) (NASDAQ: INTC) is a leading global technology company specializing in the design and manufacturing of semiconductor components. The company’s core business centers on microprocessors and chipsets for personal computers, servers, and embedded systems. Over the years, Intel has expanded its product portfolio to include field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), network interface controllers, and solid-state drives.
Intel operates through multiple business segments, including the Client Computing Group, which serves consumer and enterprise PC markets, and the Data Center & AI Group, which addresses the needs of cloud service providers, telecommunications companies, and enterprise data centers. The company has also developed solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and programmable solutions under its Intel Foundry Services initiative.
Founded in 1968 by Robert Noyce and Gordon Moore, Intel helped pioneer the modern microprocessor industry with the introduction of the 4004 and 8080 chips in the early 1970s. Since then, the company has continued to innovate through successive generations of process technologies, from 14-nanometer to leading-edge 10-nanometer and 7-nanometer nodes. Under the leadership of CEO Pat Gelsinger, who returned to Intel in 2021, the company has emphasized a renewed focus on manufacturing capacity and advanced packaging techniques.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Intel serves customers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company maintains a global network of research and development facilities, manufacturing plants, and sales offices, positioning it as a key partner for system builders, cloud providers, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide. Intel’s ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure underscore its commitment to maintaining leadership in the semiconductor industry.
