Is the Micron–Intel Partnership Termination an Opportunity for China?
The flash partnership between Micron (MU) and Intel (INTC) has ended, making it a hot discussion topic among analysts. At J.P. Morgan’s 16th Annual Technology Investor Forum, analyst Harlan Sur questioned Micron’s chief financial officer, Ernie Maddock, about the possible impact of the partnership termination. Intel funded Micron’s R&D (research and development) efforts in the NAND (negative AND) flash area.