Jim Turley is Owner and Chief Analyst at Silicon Insider, as well as, Senior Analyst at The Linley Group, Inc. He is an acknowledged expert on microprocessors, semiconductor technology, and intellectual property (IP). He was previously President and CEO at Patriot Scientific Corporation, a publicly held technology firm. He is experienced in microprocessor analysis, semiconductor intellectual property, embedded systems, computers, and silicon technology. He is the author of seven books and current Editor-in-Chief of Embedded Systems Design magazine. He was host of the semi-annual Embedded Systems Conference events, and past Editor of the industry journal Microprocessor Report. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and is often quoted in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, and other publications. (This is me - Update Profile)
PC Security Hack Is No Big Deal
February 10, 2010
Security Chip That Does Encryption In PCs Hacked | www.npr.org
The security hack was time-consuming, expensive, and technically difficult. It's not broadly applicable to PCs in general.It required physically obtaining and disassembling the entire PC, so it's only relevant to stolen machines, not "drive by" security hacks.The methods, although expensive and complex, are already well-known in the industry.
Software - The New Silicon Business
October 1, 2009
Intel Gets Deep Into Software | online.wsj.com
Software is becoming the key differentiator among silicon company, and especially among microprocessor companies. Intel's move is reflective of a larger trend already taking place among chip suppliers and IP vendors.
Clearer Signs of Intel's Post-PC Future
June 24, 2009
Intel Wins Nokia as Customer, Will Work on Devices (Update2) | www.bloomberg.com
Intel's tie-up with Nokia is more evidence, as if any was required, that the future is not with PCs. Intel has tried many times, and mostly failed, to penetrate this very large market. Only two percent (2%) of microprocessor chips are used in PCs; the other 98% is a market Intel has largely ignored. Having missed out on cell phones, Intel is now gunning for the next tier: portable Interned devices, a segment that has many names. It's a fair target, and Intel has a decent shot at making a dent there.
Growth Is No Longer in PCs, It's In Embedded Systems
June 5, 2009
Intel Gets Deep Into Software | online.wsj.com
Intel's acquisition of embedded-software vendor Wind River Systems (WRS) outlines today's reality for the company: the growth is no longer in PCs, it's in so-called "embedded" systems, or computers that don't look like computers. Only two percent (2%) of the world's microprocessor chips go into PCs. The other 98% are used in these embedded sytems, such as cars, TVs, games, HVAC, appliances, aircraft, etc. It's not a glamorous market, but it's a huge one. With PC sales leveling off, Intel needs to look elsewhere for growth, even if it antagonizes long-time partner Microsoft. (Microsoft has its own embedded-software strategy.) With Moblin and now WRS, Intel has stepped firmly into the embedded-systems marketplace.
Good move for the netbook market
June 1, 2009
Microsoft to Drop Three-Application Limit of Windows 7 Starter | www.bloomberg.com
Good work, Microsoft. This change makes Windows 7 more palatable for the fast-growing "netbook" market, where Windows was previously overpriced. * PC buyers show a strong preferance for Windows, they just don't want ot pay for it. * Intel, Linux vendors, and others are actively developing Windows alternatives * By dropping this restriction on Windows 7 Starter, Microsoft stays in the game.