Where Intel’s Research Efforts May Head in 2018

Whereas Qualcomm (QCOM) is seen as the leader in 5G when it comes to baseband and communication technology, Intel (INTC) is following fast and may be up to grab significant market share in the 5G space. Intel will be focusing on 5G along with other data-centric technologies such as the IoT (Internet of Things), AI (artificial intelligence), self-driving cars, and memory. During Intel’s fiscal 4Q17 earnings call, CEO Brian Krzanich stated that, in 2018, Intel would be focusing its research efforts on boosting performance in the PC (personal computer) market, integrating its 3D XPoint memory architecture into various applications, leading the way to 5G deployment, expanding in the AI market, and making autonomous cars a reality.