2018 Guide to Effective Proxies

6 TH EDITION | GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE PROXIES 302 OUR STRATEGY Data is a significant force in society and will be essential in shaping the future of every person on the planet. From large complex applications in the cloud to small low-power mobile devices at the edge, our customers are looking for solutions that can process, analyze, store, and transfer data—turning it into actionable insights, amazing experiences, and competitive advantages. We strive to unlock the power of data so people can ride in self-driving cars, experience virtual worlds, connect with each other over fast mobile networks, and be touched by computer-assisted intelligence in ways yet unimagined. We are well-positioned to be the driving force of this data revolution. Intel technology powers the devices and infrastructure that power the data-centric world, from PCs and the cloud to telecommunications equipment and data centers. Our computing solutions from the cloud to the edge enable a Virtuous Cycle of Growth. Our strategy is to provide the technological foundation of the new data world—a world that is always learning, smarter and faster. COMPUTE PERFORMANCE FROM CLIENT TO CLOUD The most important trend shaping the future of the data-centric world is the cloud and its connection to billions of smart devices, including PCs, autonomous cars, and virtual reality systems. When smart devices are connected to the cloud, the data can be analyzed real-time, making these devices more useful. Our continuous innovation of client and Internet of Things products, designed to connect even more seamlessly, is shaping this trend. Our data center products are optimized to deliver industry-leading performance and best-in-class total cost of ownership for cloud workloads. We add new products and features to our portfolio to address emerging, high-growth workloads such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality systems, and the 5G network. ACCELERANT TECHNOLOGIES Advancements in memory technology and programmable solutions, such as field- programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), drive performance in smart devices as well as data centers. Intel’s 3D XPoint™ technology significantly improves access to large amounts of data. FPGAs can efficiently manage the changing demands of next- generation data centers and accelerate the performance in other applications. The combination of memory and FPGAs with client and cloud products enables new solutions such as deep learning acceleration engines. CONNECTIVITY With our wireless, computing, and cloud capabilities, we are driving the development of technologies and collaborating on the rapid definition of open standards that will help define the 5G market. Our collaborations shape the connectivity ecosystem and enable new opportunities to meet the diverse connectivity needs of data. From smart devices to network infrastructure to the cloud and back, we aim to offer scale, innovation, and expertise to our customers. 2018 PROXY STATEMENT Proxy Statement Highlights 9 INTEL CORPORATION