“The strategic agreement with Rockchip is an example of Intel’s commitment to take pragmatic and different approaches to grow our presence in the global mobile market by more quickly delivering a broader portfolio of Intel architecture and communications technology solutions,” said Brian Krzanich, Intel CEO.
The deal with Intel expands Rockchip’s product portfolio.
With today’s announcement, the Intel SoFIA family is made up of three different offerings, including the dual-core 3G version expected to ship in the fourth quarter of this year, the quad-core 3G version that is expected to ship in the first half of 2015, and the LTE version, also due in the first half of next year.
Pricing for the quad-core SoFIA 3G part will be disclosed at a later date, Intel said.
Under the agreement, both Intel and Rockchip will sell the new part to OEMs and ODMs, primarily into each company’s existing customer base.
Intel India recently outlined its strategy to accelerate its growth in India, driven by an increased focus on new mobile form factors like 2 in 1s and Tablets. It also showcased a portfolio of these devices available in the Indian market today, offered by various OEMs and developer momentum to drive applications for Intel Architecture based devices.
TelecomLead News Team