Intel Takes On Qualcomm With Rival Standard for Devices
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Intel Corp. rejected an attempt by rival chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. to set technological standards for the next generation of connected electronic devices, instead signing up companies for a competing specification.
Intel today said it is setting up the Open Interconnect Consortium, with the backing of Samsung Electronics Co., Dell Inc. and Broadcom Corp. Last week, Microsoft Corp. said it joined Qualcomm’s group, the AllSeen Alliance, following companies such as Cisco Systems Inc.