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The US chipmaker said last Friday that it had decided to invest up to $4.6 billion in the new semiconductor facility near Wroclaw.

How Poland snagged Intel's multi-billion dollar deal

Poland's third-largest city Wroclaw beat rivals last week to be home to the next multi-billion dollar Intel chip factory in Europe, with a two-year campaign promising subsidies, infrastructure, talent and a slice of American life.

Business • 22 Jun 23

Intel has reportedly asked for subsidies worth 10 billion euros from Germany

Berlin to sign agreement with Intel after plant talks

The German government and Intel are expected to ink a deal over the US chipmaker's planned 17 billion euro plant in Dresden, capping months of talks over subsidies needed for the project.

Business • 19 Jun 23

Intel factory in Kiryat Gat is due to open in 2027

Intel to invest €22bn in Israel factory in record deal

US chipmaker Intel will spend $25 billion (€22bn) on a new factory in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, calling it the largest-ever international investment in the country.

World • 18 Jun 23

The US chipmaker last year announced plans to build a big chip complex in Germany along with facilities in Ireland and France

Intel to invest $4.6bn in new chip plant in Poland

Intel plans to invest up to $4.6 billion in a new semiconductor assembly and test facility near Wrocław, Poland, as part of a multi-billion-dollar investment drive across Europe to build chip capacity.

Business • 16 Jun 23

Mr Hargaden will also be the global go-to-market leader for Intel's automotive business

Intel appoints Irishman Hargaden as new EMEA boss

Intel has announced the appointment of Dermot Hargaden as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region.

Business • 01 Jun 23

Intel has committed to reduce $3 billion in costs this year and between $8-$10 billion in savings by the end of 2025

Intel to lower quarterly dividend to conserve cash

US chipmaker Intel said today it would lower its quarterly dividend as a part of its strategy to improve capital amid uncertain times.

Business • 22 Feb 23

A salary freeze is also being put in place for mid-level employees at Intel Ireland

Pay cuts for senior staff at Intel Ireland

Senior staff at Intel Ireland are to be hit by pay cuts as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures at the chipmaker.

Business • 03 Feb 23

Two of Intel's most important markets are showing weakness after two years of strong growth as remote work boomed during Covid

Intel has stumbled, CEO says, sending its shares lower

Intel has said it expects to lose money in the current quarter, surprising investors with a bleaker-than-expected outlook for both the PC market and slowing growth in its key data centre division.

Business • 27 Jan 23

Intel's new plant aims to be production-ready by the second half of 2023

Intel produces 'first light' at new Leixlip plant

Intel says it reached an important milestone in the rollout of new manufacturing technology at its Irish plant.

Business • 23 Dec 22

The move comes as Intel doubles down on accelerated computing

Intel splits graphic chips unit into two

Intel is splitting its graphic chips unit into two, the company said, as it realigns the business to better compete with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices.

Business • 22 Dec 22

Intel trims full-year forecast but battered shares rise

Chipmaker Intel has today cut its full-year profit and revenue forecast and warned it would lay off staff, but a stronger-than-expected performance at its personal computers segment helped send shares higher.

Business • 28 Oct 22

Intel will employ 6,500 people in Ireland when the current Fab construction project is complete

Intel planning major staffing reduction - report

Chipmaker Intel is planning a major reduction in headcount, likely numbering in the thousands, in the face of a slowdown in the personal computer market, Bloomberg News has reported, citing people with knowledge of the situation.

Business • 12 Oct 22

Eddue Lawler will become a Fellow in Intel's Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Operations organisation

Intel appoints first ever Irish Fellow

Technology giant Intel has announced the first ever Intel Fellow who is based in Ireland.

Business • 20 Sep 22

Intel is facing increasing competition in the data centre space

Intel forecasts gloomy quarter on supply-chain woes

Chipmaker Intel last night forecast second-quarter revenue and profit below Wall Street expectations on worries of weak demand in its largest market, PCs and increased supply-chain uncertainty due to Covid-19 lockdowns in China.

Business • 29 Apr 22

Intel said it has implemented business continuity measures to minimise disruption to its global operations after its decision to suspend its Russian operations

Intel latest tech firm to suspend business in Russia

US chipmaker Intel said it has suspended business operations in Russia, joining a slew of companies to exit the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Business • 06 Apr 22

Intel's chief executive Pat Gelsinger earned $178.6m last year

Intel CEO earned 1,711 times average worker's pay

Intel's chief executive Pat Gelsinger earned 1,711 times the average worker at the US chipmaker in just 11 months since he joined in February last year, a regulatory filing showed today.

Business • 30 Mar 22

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger at the company's new Fab 34 plant in Leixlip, Co Kildare last year

Ireland wins €12bn Intel investment, but not new plants

Intel will not be building a series of planned new huge European chip manufacturing facilities in Ireland, with the semiconductor producer opting instead to construct them in Germany and Italy.

Business • 15 Mar 22

Tower specialises in analogue chips used in cars, medical sensors and power management

Intel agrees $5.4 billion deal for Israel's Tower

Intel is buying Israeli chipmaker Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion, the companies said today, giving it access to more specialised production and making it better positioned to take advantage of soaring demand for semiconductors.

Business • 15 Feb 22

The digitalisation trend ramped up by the pandemic will continue to drive demand higher for chips, the SIA said

Global chip sales hit record high in 2021 - SIA

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) said today that global chip sales hit a record in 2021 at $555.9 billion, up 26.2% on the year.

Business • 14 Feb 22

Blockchains serve as public ledgers that keep records of transactions on a network of computers

Intel launches chip for blockchain

Intel has launched a new chip for blockchain applications such as Bitcoin mining and minting NFTs to cash in on the rising usage of cryptocurrencies.

Business • 11 Feb 22

The chips initiative will be based at Vodafone's digital innovation and R&D centre in Malaga in Spain

Vodafone to design chips with Intel for OpenRAN network

Vodafone said today it would work with Intel and other silicon vendors on designing its own chip architecture to drive innovation and efficiency in nascent OpenRAN network technology.

Business • 31 Jan 22

Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, faces challenges linked to persistent global supply chain problems

Intel posts record quarterly revenue

Chipmaker Intel last night posted record fourth-quarter revenue, but forecast first-quarter earnings short of Wall Street expectations.

Business • 27 Jan 22

Katherine Tai was speaking at the Davos virtual event today

US trade chief says world can't return to 2019 system

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said that global trade policy makers should not try to recreate the pre-pandemic trading system but build one that is more resilient, sustainable and supportive of higher living standards.

Business • 21 Jan 22

Big Tech's vulnerabilities were on display this year, from cyber attacks to accusations of wrong-doing in pursuit of profit

Big Tech's biggest weaknesses were on display in 2021

While 2020 was a year when tech's greatest strengths were on display, it was its weaknesses that came to the fore in 2021, writes Adam Maguire.

2021 in Review • 31 Dec 21

Intel is planning to up its production of chips in Europe

Italy steps up talks with Intel over new chip plant

Intel and Italy are intensifying talks over investments expected to be worth around €8bn to build an advanced semiconductor packaging plant, according to two sources close to the matter.

Business • 23 Dec 21