Like last year, the first IDF of the year took place in China. The Intel Developer Forum is the occasion for this manufacturer to present its new products and the direction its technology is going to the press as well as the entire industry. Just like last year, China is still the place where the event was organized given the enormous market it represents and Intel’s massive investments for the implementation of various development centers and factories in this country.
Of course, this doesn’t involve developing sensitive cutting edge technology, because the lack of serious protection of intellectual property and interference of the Chinese government on all levels still does not allow it in total serenity. Nevertheless, it’s obvious that Intel is intensifying the development it instigated in China as evidenced by the construction of a factory in Dalian which will soon produce chips on 200mm wafers.
At this 2008 edition of its Chinese IDF, Intel opted for the city of Shanghai which is more modern in spirit than Peking. While a few guards were still present and the first rows were reserved for Party officials instead of the press, the ambiance was much more relaxed in the expo aisles.
This IDF didn’t stand out for its boisterous announcements. This report is therefore more of an analysis of what is currently taking place with the company based on our impressions from this large Intel event.
