I heard rumors that intel were closing Xian site (imc site) is that true? I don't get it they were working amazingly hard, getting out 7480, 7560, 7660. Chips seem to be working otherwise the fruit company would not buy them...
Intel can’t supply 14nm Xeons, HPE directly recommends AMD Epyc
https://semiaccurate.com/2018/09/07/intel-cant-supply-14nm-xeons-hpe-directly-recommends-amd-epyc/
Seems that Qualcomm is on a roll
The first phone call in 5G has been made. Unfortunately, not with Intel's modem. We got their expensive former management, and they got the technology. Ericsson and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X50 modem, here's the link:... — read more
Record revenue again
https://www.extremetech.com/computing/276481-intel-faces-14nm-shortage-as-cpu-prices-rise Earlier Intel raised revenue estimates by an amount that AMD makes in 1 year. Perhaps they will need to do it again.
Anyone involved with d.thinking needs to be sacked.
Design thinking class is a sign of how far Intel has fallen.
Visa question
I am a Ph.D. from a top-tier Univ in the US. I have been at Intel for 3 years and have been treated very well very well compensated. I recently got a chance to go back to school for an MBA. I think I am going to do this since the MBA will be a breeze... — read more
How do we keep jobs from being outsourced?
I'm curious, is there a way to stop outsourcing of jobs? Or is this our reality now?
Whacked or "retiring"?
Did DF get whacked or is he retiring? Your vote? Reply with "W" or "R". Comments welcome.
Intel silently kills off a division
https://www.semiaccurate.com/2018/09/05/intel-silently-knifes-a-division/
Get Lisa Su to Intel!
CEO who actually knows what she is doing and focuses on improving the company through innovation and finding its strengths instead of cost cutting... We really need somebody like that here. And frankly, I'm tired of seeing titles like this: AMD's... — read more
When are we getting a new CEO?
With the sinking stock price and the rising competition, the BOD better get their act together and find a competent candidate soon. Every day that goes by without a CEO is hurting Intel.
What happened with the Intel Dividends this month, they were always paid on September 1st ? Today is September 4th.
I do not see them on brokerage account ?
DF retiring - anyone know the scoop?
DF is “retiring” after 23 years, effective end of this week. Seems like short notice, and he is one of the longest serving MCM members, and pretty straight forward. Anyone know why he is really leaving? Clashes with MR??
F11x will shut down in Q1 2018
Looks like this fab is finally going to close down. No buyouts and no employee assistance will be given. Contracts for site demo have been written up. We in Oregon are cheering this news. F11x has been a major drag on Intel for too many years. It's a... — read more
What's with the AMD obsession?
Seriously. They are doing great right now. We know it. It was stated over and over again so many times here that I'm positive everybody who comes here is well aware of this fact. I'd rather talk about Intel and how we can get it back to its former... — read more
AMD stock gains after Cowen boosts target
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/amd-stock-gains-after-cowen-boosts-target-2018-09-04
AMD shares soar after Wall Street analysts raise their price targets for chipmaker, predicting big gains against Intel
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/04/amd-shares-soar-after-wall-street-analysts-raise-their-price-targets.html
Another one abusing H1Bs visas
https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/09/03/h-1b-fraud-indian-ceo-in-u-s-may-have-brought-in-nearly-200-foreign-workers-feds/amp/
From engineering to bus driver.....this is what a lot of us have to look forward to.
http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/tourism/sd-fi-older-workers-20180902-story.html 55 year old laid off engineer couldn't find employment.
No 401K account info on NetBenefit
Anyone else having trouble seeing their Intel 401K account balances on NetBenefit?
1 year out of Intel
I have left PTD a year ago after seeing the ACT circus. There is a reason why PTD is hiring only RCGs. If you compare what a PhD is doing there (and the number of hours it works) with other research organizations in the industry, experienced people... — read more
UBS removed details of my SPP shares
I understood that beginning in December, UBS was going to begin charging those who kept their Intel shares at UBS. However, I didn't expect them to make unannounced changes to the accounts before December. I can no longer view any specific detail... — read more
A 'sell-by' date for employees?
Wasn't a class-action suit filed by the Intel EE's let go in 2016 regarding ageism? A 'sell-by' date for employees? Fixing ageism and rethinking retirement in the workplace... — read more
ISP rehire?
I hear that Intel is rehiring some of the 2016 ACT laid off employees. Does anyone know whether Intel has changed policy on hiring back EMPLOYEES laid off though 2016 ACT ISP (basically all those level 4 stock folks)? Earlier INTEL said that ISPs... — read more
Questions regarding CAPs
Questions I am not comfortable asking in the office. I have heard that if you are placed on a CAP that there is also an option to leave immediately with some type of payout. Questions: Is that true? How much is the payout? If you are also Rule of 75... — read more
Why Can't MR Beat Qualcomm?
Come on it's going on 2.5 years and MR still hasn't destroyed his old pals at QCT. What's the problem, poor engineering talent?
"It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know"
Told to me by an Intel principal engineer in a class I took ~5 years ago. Describes perfectly WHY Intel is dekcuf these days, as that culture spread throughout the company and took hold firmly in pretty much every single organization. Contacts and... — read more
Just curious...
What do you consider to be our last truly successful product?
Intel shutdown of Saffron Group
Why no discussion of Intel’s shutdown of the Saffron Group? Employees from the Saffron Group are in the redeployment pool. Fact.
Icdg to fire 3000 by next summer
If you work in the modem and are not on the Polaris project by next year you won't have a job by summer 19. Don't take any sh-- from your manager move to 5G asap.
Beware Of Intel-PSG (Altera Acquisition) - Innovation Drive, San Jose
I am an ex-Intel (original Intel, CPU group) employee. I worked with them for over 7 years before I moved to my current company. One week ago, on Friday, August 17, I got an email from hiring manager, saying he does not have my resume or phone number... — read more
Some get layoffs, some hiring sprees
In the last few weeks alone, Intel has posted at least 30 photonics-related jobs in Santa Clara including design engineers, photonics device test engineers, senior architects and vice presidents of of R&D. It is also searching for a business... — read more
Reqs mostly taken down, here we go
Every time there are layoffs, it seems proceeded to a sharp reduction on job requisitions. SA and AK messed up 10nm horribly, and there is going to be a price to be paid, so far though, the heads of TMG aren't being held accountable. Lots of... — read more
Urgent request to icdg
Please can you finish the support.and bring up of the following platforms 7560, 7660, 8260 asap. So we can fire your a-- and meet breakeven quicker.
New CEO?
Jim Anderson from AMD has just resigned to become CEO in another company. Do you think he is the new CEO?
When did it start coming apart from your viewpoint?
For me it started when Copy Exactly became a religion instead of a business tool. The original concept was fine, but over a few years it became a very expensive requirement to do many stupid things. Engineering judgement, innovation, and often just... — read more
How do you change your address for Intel 401K account after leaving Intel?
Has any ex-Intel employee tried updating their personal address for Netbenefit/401K accounts? The Fidelity Netbenefit website says to contact Intel, but how do you change address if you don't have access to employee portal? Appreciate any help!