Why M&A is not a good path for Qualcomm
Just for the sake of argument could Qualcomm buy its way back to near-term revenue growth? We take a not-so-serious look at one option. The point is there are not a lot of good targets left.
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A Battle in Wireless Networking Semis
There is a battle brewing for wireless network semis featuring Intel whose chip looks pricey, Marvel who is highly flexible and Qualcomm who has serious radio skills but also a history of losing interest in this market, and even a start-up, Picocom.
Intel Mobile Deja Vu
The market for base station and RAN silicon is shaping up to one of the most interesting to watch in the new year. And intel seems to have forgotten its long, sorry history in the space, making for some great viewing.
The Changing Face of Compute
A recap of our emerging thesis on the changing nature of compute and what that means for semis companies large and small.
Home Depot for DIY Chips
The large, incumbent chip companies are all choosing to embrace the trend of Roll-Your-Own chips by offering support services to non-chip companies’ efforts. Done well this may end up driving those customers to buy more catalog parts. Hopefully.
Is Qualcomm Going Back into the Data Center?
We think Qualcomm is expanding its “ASIC” business, helping hyperscalers in designing their own chips.
Wave of Computation
Nvidia’s Analyst Day demonstrated the company is now the leading force in the data center. They have risen to this crest on the back of some incredible execution, and their rise shows the very powerful wave washing through the market for compute semis。
Trouble for Intel in the Data Center?
Last week we published a piece arguing the not-so-outrageous case for Intel to get acquired by private equity as a forcing function for the drastic cultural change it needs to […]