Intel Corporation Presents at Intel CES News Conference, Jan-06-2020 04:00 PM - NasdaqGS:INTC

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Robert Holmes Swan, the Former CEO & Director of Intel, made the following statements during the Intel CES News Conference:

• Greeted the attendees and expressed his happiness about the new year.

• Introduced himself and thanked everyone for attending the conference.

• Set the stage for the discussions by mentioning the focus on innovation through intelligence and Intel's role in powering new technologies alongside ecosystem partners.

• Highlighted Intel's 51-year journey in leading the computer revolution, from mainframes to PCs, mobile devices, servers, clouds, and the current era where almost everything acts like a computer.

• Emphasized the relentless innovation driven by Moore's Law and scaling abilities, introducing new architectures and technologies.

• Shared statistics on the growth of connected devices, stating that there were 38 billion devices connected to the network in 2019, expected to grow to 56 billion by 2025, with approximately 75% being Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

• Discussed the vast amounts of data generated by these devices, predicting 175 zettabytes of data by 2025, with 50% created by intelligent devices at the edge.

• Mentioned the challenges and opportunities presented by the need to process, store, and move this data more efficiently.

• Identified three emerging technologies—5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and intelligent edge—that will significantly impact technology platforms.

• Noted that these technologies are interconnected and reinforce each other, with 5G enabling intelligent devices and vice versa, and AI making 5G more relevant.

• Explained Intel's focus on embedding intelligence into everything it creates to enrich consumer experiences and enhance enterprise capabilities.

• Mentioned Intel's investments in these technologies, including acquisitions such as Nervana, Mobileye, Movidius, and Habana Labs.

• Provided examples of world-changing and life-saving technologies, such as the use of Mobileye's autonomous driving technology and Intel's partnership with the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts.

• Concluded his remarks by expressing Intel's commitment to using technology to make the world a better place and enriching the lives of every consumer globally.

Navin Shenoy, the Former Executive VP & GM of Data Platforms Group at Intel Corporation, presented the following during the Intel CES News Conference on January 6, 2020:

• Greeted the attendees and wished them a Happy New Year.

• Spoke about the economy that is driven by data and the transformation it brings to businesses.

• Highlighted the importance of the data center and Intel's role in it, mentioning the expansion from the central data center to the network, edge, and to every person on the planet across industries.

• Discussed the transformation of entertainment through the creation, consumption, and transmission of video, noting that video represents about 80% of internet traffic.

• Announced a collaboration with Netflix for the next-generation open-source encoding and decoding technology optimized for second-generation Xeon Scalable processors, which is crucial for ensuring the quality and cost of streaming services continue to improve.

• Invited Anne Aaron, Director of Encoding Technologies at Netflix, to discuss the partnership and the role of video codecs in enhancing the consumer experience.

• Talked about the importance of AI hardware and Intel's strategy to provide a heterogeneous set of choices to fit all customer needs, mentioning the delivery of $3.5 billion in AI revenue in 2019.

• Announced the Intel Neural Network Processor for Inference (NNP-I), which delivers impressive results compared to competitors, and the acquisition of Habana Labs, which offers a programmable AI solution with a common architecture for training and inference.

• Highlighted the role of the Intel Xeon Scalable processor as the intelligence foundation for enterprises, mentioning the infusion of AI capability into Xeon for both training and inference.

• Announced the extension of Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) with new enhancements for AI that will provide up to 60% increase in inference and training performance with the third-generation Xeon Scalable.

• Provided an update on 3D Athlete Tracking (3DAT) technology, which will be used to provide broadcasters the ability to broadcast events like the 100-meter dash and other sprinting events at the 2020 Olympic Games, and invited Ashton Eaton, a 2-time Olympic Decathlon gold medalist, to discuss how 3DAT intelligence is transforming the way Olympic athletes train.

James M. Carwana, VP of Intel Capital & GM of Intel Sports, discussed the evolution of sports viewing experiences, particularly focusing on the technology his team has been developing:

• Current State of Sports Viewing: He noted that consumer demands have significantly shifted toward more interactive and personalized content experiences, akin to platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitch. Fans increasingly want to interact with content in real-time and from their own perspectives.

• Volumetric Video Technology: The baseline technology is volumetric video, which allows fans to interact with or get a personalized feed of the game. Instead of traditional 2D feeds, Intel places cameras around the venue to capture 3D voxels, enabling viewers to see the action from any perspective.

• Progress Over Time:

  • 2017: They could produce a volumetric frame in 3 minutes, creating broadcast enhancements.
  • 2018: Speed increased by a factor of 6 to 30 seconds per volumetric frame.
  • 2019: A significant jump in speed by a factor of 900x, achieving 30 frames per second, and launching the world’s first large-scale cloud-based streaming volumetric video platform.

• Data Processing Challenges:

  • Raw cameras produce 67 gigabytes of data per second.
  • Data is preprocessed, compressed, and sent to the cloud, where hundreds of machines create the 3D model.

• Future Goals:

  • Increase computing power by a factor of 6x to improve quality, moving from mid-quality to high-quality levels. This would allow for HD perspectives 6 yards from a player, compared to the current 20 yards.

• Use Cases:

  • Fans who want to interact with content, such as choosing their own perspective.

  • Fans who prefer a personalized experience, such as a custom feed.

  • Content creators sharing their unique insights with followers.

Here is a detailed summary of what Gregory M. Bryant said during the Intel CES News Conference on January 6, 2020:

1. Introduction

   • Expresses excitement about sharing Intel's plans to drive excitement and new experiences in the PC.
   • Highlights the PC as an intelligent platform that helps enable people's greatest contributions.

2. Project Athena

   • Mentions the mission to advance the PC experience across the entire industry.
   • Discusses the multiyear journey called Project Athena, driven by deep human-level understanding of how people use their devices.
   • Notes the development of a specification with partners to deliver on key experiences people care about.
   • Highlights the wide application and hardware compatibility for the best experience in the industry.
   • Announces that in less than a year, 25 new Project Athena-based devices have been verified.
   • Describes the breadth of designs from consumer to commercial, setting a new standard for mobile computing.
   • Specifies consumer benefits such as 9+ hours of battery life, better responsiveness and performance, fast-charging capabilities, and no lag time.
   • Mentions commercial benefits like vPro capabilities, enhanced security, and manageability.
   • Briefly showcases a consumer design (Acer Swift 3) and a commercial design (HP Dragonfly Elite).
   • Announces the continuation of Project Athena momentum with over 120 companies onboarding and a commitment to double the number of designs to over 50 in 2020.

3. Partnership with Google

   • Announces an extended partnership with Google to include Project Athena for the first time.
   • Highlights the inclusion of leading security, manageability, ease of use, and nearly 3 million applications from the Google Play store on Project Athena devices.
   • Launches the first two Project Athena-verified Chromebooks on stage, the ASUS Flip C436 and the Samsung Galaxy Chromebook.

4. Future Innovations

   • Highlights two areas for future innovation: connectivity and form factor.
   • Discusses industry-leading integration of WiFi 6 and LTE-based module solutions, with plans to extend 5G support into PCs.
   • Announces a new partnership with MediaTek to deliver 5G modems in a module optimized for PC platforms, with sample solutions expected in Q3 2020.
   • Releases a new Project Athena-based specification for dual-screen devices to OEMs.
   • Invites Christian Teismann, President of Lenovo's Commercial PC Division and Smart Device Business, to showcase innovation, including the world's first foldable PC.
   • Showcases the Lenovo X1 Foldable PC, highlighting its features and capabilities.

5. Intel 10th Generation Core Products

   • Mentions the preview of Intel's 10th generation core products, mobile processors called Ice Lake, with industry-leading AI performance.
   • Invites Jason Levine, Principal Worldwide Evangelist for Adobe, to demonstrate creative experiences unlocked on Ice Lake with integrated AI.
   • Highlights the demonstration of AI-powered features in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro, showcasing selection and cropping capabilities.

6. Next-Generation Intel Core Processors

   • Introduces the next-generation Intel core-based processors code-named Tiger Lake.
   • Shows the Tiger Lake SOC and the smallest U-series motherboard developed in parallel for industry-leading innovation and performance.
   • Invites Lisa Pearce, Vice President of Intel Architecture, Graphics, and Software, to discuss Tiger Lake's features and capabilities.
   • Highlights Tiger Lake's CPU performance gains, graphics performance, and integrated features such as WiFi 6 and Thunderbolt 4.
   • Announces plans to bring Tiger Lake to OEMs in the summer.
   • Briefly discusses the first discrete graphics processor, DG1, and its capabilities.

7. Conclusion

   • Thanks the attendees and emphasizes Intel's commitment to building the positive benefits of compute-enabled intelligence to enrich lives globally.

Christopher M. Walker, the Former Corporate VP & GM of Mobile Client Platforms Group, made the following statements during the Intel CES News Conference on January 6, 2020:

• Hey, GB. Hey, I'm super excited to be able to share and show the world's first 17-inch foldable OLED PC as we create what's next in the laptop and 2-in-1, now as a concept platform allows us to continue to push boundaries on what's next and solve engineering at a platform level.

• So we imagine more immersive browsing experiences. So as I'm planning my vacation, yes, I get to go on vacation, I can pick an activity, right? Really get into it. Now while I'm watching the video, I can continue to learn more about the destination of the activity seamlessly.

• Now as good as this looks, it looks even better when you go full screen. So now I'm in full-screen video.

• And I have a full 17-inch desktop that you can use with keyboard, mouse, like you talked to Christian about. Because you always have me on the go, I can take this 17-inch laptop with me all the time, folds up to a footprint of an ultra-thin and light 13-inch system.

• So we're super excited, so much fun to be able to partner with our partners in the industry and get this done and invent what's next in laptops on Intel. Thanks.

Lisa Pearce, Vice President of Intel Architecture, Graphics & Software and Director of Visual Technologies Team, discussed several key points related to Intel's new products and technologies. Here’s a detailed summary of her statements:

• Introduction to Tiger Lake:

  • Tiger Lake is one of the first products featuring Intel's new Xe graphics architecture.
  • It is described as the most disruptive and advanced architecture to date.
  • It brings gains in efficiency and doubles the graphics performance compared to the previous generation.
  • This means HD performance gaming for hundreds of millions of notebook users.

• Graphics Performance Demonstration:

  • Lisa demonstrated Tiger Lake running in an ultra-thin and light system from Quanta.
  • The system was running the game Warframe, showcasing its impressive graphical capabilities.
  • She highlighted that the performance is achieved with integrated graphics in a thin and light form factor.

• Media and AI Improvements:

  • Lisa mentioned that Tiger Lake also includes advancements in media and display capabilities, as well as AI improvements.
  • She showcased an application from Topaz Labs that uses AI to improve low-resolution or blurry photos.
  • Using the OpenVINO framework, the application significantly enhances the clarity of a zoomed-in photo of an eagle.

• Overview of Tiger Lake Features:

  • Tiger Lake delivers double-digit performance improvements, doubling the graphics performance generation-over-generation.
  • It offers industry-leading AI performance, integrated WiFi 6, and integrated Thunderbolt 4 for the first time.
  • Tiger Lake is scheduled to be available to OEMs during the summer.

• Discrete Graphics Processor (DG1):

  • Lisa introduced Intel's very first discrete graphics processor, known as DG1.
  • She demonstrated DG1 running Destiny 2 in a mobile form factor, showcasing its early-stage gaming capabilities.
  • She expressed excitement about the gaming experience that will be possible with DG1, which is not limited to gaming but also suitable for content creation and other power-intensive mobile activities.

• Future Outlook:

  • Lisa concluded by expressing excitement about the future and the many developments to come in 2020.