While ARM has for many years now been recognised as one of the leading chip manufacturers in the world it seems that when the credit crunch hits there is a need for everyone to tighten their belts and reduce costs where possible. This is exactly what ARM has done with the announcement that it is joining forces with the likes of IBM, Samsung and the Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing in a major play for the mobile chip market.
As we see the likes of Google attempting to muscle in on the operating side it has never been more vital to stay one step ahead of any newcomers. The new alliance will concentrate on the delivery of 32nm (nanometre) and 28nm ‘system on chip' platforms which are the latest technology to hit the mobile chip market. Initially it seems as though ARM will licence a number of its products and services to the alliance but there is speculation that this could be the first stage in a long term relationship for the group members.
As money becomes ever tighter and the need to deliver workable technology to the market as quickly as possible grows, we are likely to see more and more collaboration agreements between major competitors in the industry. |
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