I'm Stephanie Essin.
Welcome to IDZ Weekly.
CES this year brought some awesome innovations all around.
Intel showcased technologies to power
smart and connected devices from edge to cloud and software
developers everywhere now have even more opportunity
to utilize these new technologies.
Announcements from Intel spanned PCs, servers, and new devices
in diverse growth segments, including AI 5G and autonomous
driving.
Intel leaders discussed the innovation
necessary across the data center cloud network and the edge
to enable new form factors and user experiences.
These Intel innovations include the latest Intel Xeon
scalable products shipping today with advanced AI and memory
capabilities, and 9th Gen Intel Core desktop products.
Let's zoom in on one of the most exciting announcements,
Project Athena.
It's an innovation program and set
of new industry specifications developed to help usher
in a new class of advanced laptops designed
to enable new experiences and capitalize on next generation
technologies.
From delivering the first connected PC
with integrated Wi-Fi in the Intel Centrino platform--
bit of a throwback-- to driving mainstream adoption
of super thin and light designs, touch screens,
and two-in-one form factors with Ultrabook,
Intel is uniquely positioned to be the catalyst in delivering
the next gen PC experience.
Combining world class performance, battery life,
and connectivity in sleek beautiful designs,
the first Project Athena devices are
expected to be available in the second half of this year.
If that wasn't exciting enough for you,
check out the links to read more about what was announced,
and get inspired for a new year of developing.
See you next Monday.