Title :
The Story behind the Intel Atom Processor Success
Author_Institution :
Intel in Austin, Austin, TX
Abstract :
Many state-of-the-art designs, besides their technical challenges, require robust project execution to meet their target. This article presents the Intel Atom processor as an example to analyze from its management perspective the effectiveness of project execution, including organizational structure and geographical distribution, timely decision making, milestone definition, tracking progress, and fast recovery from surprises.
Keywords :
microprocessor chips; Intel atom processor success; decision making; geographical distribution; management perspective; organizational structure; robust project execution; Atomic measurements; Clocks; Decision making; Internet; Job shop scheduling; Microarchitecture; Processor scheduling; Project management; Streaming media; Thermal management; Intel Atom Processor; MID; Silverthorne; low-power; microprocessor; netbook; nettop; project management;
Journal_Title :
Design & Test of Computers, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MDT.2009.44
