Intel Foundry launches, reveals 14A roadmap and Microsoft as an 18A customer

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At its first Intel Foundry Direct Connect event, Intel relaunched its contract-manufacturing business as Intel Foundry, added the 14A node to its roadmap and announced Microsoft as an 18A customer, targeting No. 2 foundry status by 2030.

• Intel Foundry positions as world's first AI-era systems foundry with advanced technology, resiliency and sustainability; expanded roadmap includes 14A node.
• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced Microsoft plans custom chip design on Intel 18A, major design win validating foundry strategy.
• Intel targets No. 2 global foundry by 2030; new two-year node cadence with intermediate evolutions between major nodes.