Intel: More to China Than Manufacturing
Online staff -- EDN, September 15, 2005
China isn’t just about manufacturing, anymore. Furthering its presence in the growing region, Intel Corp. today announced the establishment of Asia-Pacific Research and Development Ltd., based in Shanghai's Zizhu Science Park.
"China has one of the world's most compelling combinations of R&D talents and market potential," said Wee Theng Tan, president of Intel China, in a statement. "As a leading technology market with a growing number of highly trained researchers and technologists, China is creating the kind of dynamic environment that is an impetus to great R&D. Intel is committed to working with the local industry to help bring Chinese innovation into the world."
Asia-Pacific R&D Ltd. will focus on product development and platform-level innovations from all Intel product and technology groups, including the digital home group, digital enterprise group, mobility group and digital health group.
"China is evolving from a manufacturing-based economy to a broader, diverse economy and includes innovation through world-class education, and research and development efforts," said Boon Lock Yeo, general manager of Intel Asia-Pacific R&D Ltd., in the statement. "We have recruited, and will continue to attract top local and global talents and will continue the collaborative efforts with universities and the government to support R&D programs and cultivate future technology talents in China."
Intel is planning for Asia-Pacific R&D Ltd. to employ more than 1,000 people by the end of 2006. The facilities at Shanghai's Zizhu Science Park can accommodate up to 2,000 employees. The planned staff includes software and hardware engineers along with employees who deliver and support products, and manage business functions such as marketing, planning, management and business support services.
