Intel invests $24 million in seven software firms

Software is becoming more strategic to Intel as it tries to ensure its microprocessors remain important in markets beyond traditional client/server environments. Trends like cloud computing and mobile computing are shaking up the research landscape and requiring Intel to work with developers and clients in new ways.

James Niccolai covers data centers and general innovation news for IDG News Service. Follow James on Twitter at @jniccolai. James's e-mail address is james_niccolai@idg.com

James Niccolai is Deputy news editor at IDG News Service and reports on middleware; grid computing; scientific supercomputing.

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