Intel hits speed breaker: In-Stat

Despite having a record year in 2005 for revenues at $38.8 billion, and its second highest year for net income at $ 8.6 billion, Intel will find it difficult to maintain momentum in 2006, reports In-Stat.
In-Stat said in a statement that the demand has slowed and competition increased for higher-margin products this year. 

Although Intel introduced dual-core processors for desktop PCs and servers in 2005, it continues to struggle against AMD in both segments, the high-tech market research firm says. Intel does, however, maintain a formidable position in the fastest-growing platform the mobile PC.
"In the second half of 2006, Intel will completely revamp its product line with more competitive processors that offer higher performance and greater power efficiency," says Jim McGregor, In-Stat analyst.
The research, 'Intel, Year in Review: A Year of Mixed Results,' provides details on new products, future product roadmaps, Intel's strategy for each product segment, and major developments by its key competitors. The research also provides an analysis of economic and industry developments with a projection of future growth rates.