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Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells integrated digital technology platforms. The company’s platforms are used in a range of applications, such as PCs (including Ultrabook, detachable, and convertible systems), servers, tablets, smartphones, automobiles, automated factory systems, and medical devices. The company develops and sells software and services primarily focused on security and technology integration. PRODUCTS Platforms The company offers platforms that incorporate various components and technologies, including a microprocessor and chipset or system-on-chip (SoC). The company offers microprocessors with one or multiple processor cores. Its 2nd, 3rd, and expected-to-be-released 4th generation Intel Core processor families integrate graphics functionality onto the processor die. The company also offers graphics functionality as part of a separate chipset outside the processor package. The company offers and develops SoC products that integrate its core processing functions with other system components, such as graphics, audio, and video, onto a single chip. It also offers features designed to improve its platform capabilities. The company offers Intel vPro technology, a computer hardware-based security technology for the notebook and desktop market segments. The company offers a range of platforms based upon various microprocessors. McAfee, Inc. In 2011, the company acquired McAfee, Inc. with the objective of improving the overall security of its platforms. McAfee, Inc. offers software products that provide security solutions designed to protect systems in consumer, mobile, and corporate environments from malicious virus attacks, as well as loss of data. McAfee, Inc.’s products include software solutions for end-point security, network and content security, risk and compliance, and consumer and mobile security. Phone Components In addition to its Intel Atom processor-based products for the smartphone market segment, the company offers components and platforms for mobile phones and connected devices. Its acquisition of the Wireless Solutions business of Infineon Technologies AG in 2011 has enabled it to offer various mobile phone components, including baseband processors, radio frequency transceivers, and power management integrated circuits. The company also offers mobile phone platforms, including Bluetooth* wireless technology and global positioning systems receivers, software solutions, customization, and essential interoperability tests. Non-Volatile Memory Solutions The company offers NAND flash memory products primarily used in solid-state drives. Its NAND flash memory products are manufactured by IM Flash Technologies, LLC. SEGMENTS PC Client Group operating segment offers products that are incorporated in notebook (including Ultrabook, detachable, and convertible systems) and desktop computers for consumers and businesses. In 2012, the company introduced the 3rd generation Intel Core processor family for use in notebook and desktop computers. These processors use 22-nanometer (nm) transistors and its Tri-Gate transistor processor technology. The company’s Tri-Gate transistor technology extends Moore’s Law. Product Strategy Notebook: The company’s strategy for the notebook computing market segment is to offer notebook PC technologies designed to improve performance, battery life, wireless connectivity, manageability and security, as well as to allow for the design of smaller, lighter, and thinner form factors. Additionally, it is collaborating with others in the industry to integrate a touch-based interface and recognition features based on voice and gesture. Desktop: The company’s strategy for the desktop computing market segment is to offer products that provide increased manageability, security, and energy-efficient performance. The desktop computing market segment includes all-in-one desktop products, which combine traditionally separate desktop components into one form factor. Data Center Group operating segment offers products designed to provide energy efficiency, and virtualization technology for server, workstation, and storage platfor