Intel in talks to invest 10B$ in Israel over 10 years.

[bononos]

There is no reason why this could not be done in US, Canada or Ireland or anywhere else. Israel is chosen this time for the same reason it was chosen intially for setting up a foundry.

Massive investment by a US company in sensitive areas (in this case leading-edge semiconductor technology) ties US interests with that of Israel. Many Jewish-Americans share this belief, and have played a role in making Intel invest in Israel. Some of the biggest Intel shareholders are Jewish. Jewish-Americans in general are very active in lobbying and aligning US interests with that of Israel, whether it be by means of media or commerce.

This proven record only came once Intel invested there. Before that, Israeli "success" were limited in the narrow vertical of military opto-electronics. In this segment, their task of duplicating US products was made easier since they have access to all the same manufacturing equipment as companies in US (unlike rival defense companies in Russia or China). They were also helped by the fact that Israel gets a huge military aid, which in effect subsidized their entire industry.
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Do you have any sources on the approx amount of jewish shareholding in Intel?

How does US military aid subsidize their semiconductor industry? I thought US just gives away finished military hardware to certain countries like Israel so I don't get your point.

I also think the migration of skilled Jews from the former Soviet union also helped propel Israel's high tech sector.

 

[Wreckem]

It was Sandy Bridge. This has given them the reputation amongst the intel crowd of being some sort of uber design team.

People seem to forget Merom. Their Israel team is responsible for alot of the arch since the P4.

 

[dbr1]

http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2003658346_intelisrael09.html

Interesting article about how the Core 2 reversed Intel's falling fortunes in 2006, and about the Israeli team that developed it.

I think it's pretty obvious there are some talented engineers there.

 

[TuxDave]

http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2003658346_intelisrael09.html

Interesting article about how the Core 2 reversed Intel's falling fortunes in 2006, and about the Israeli team that developed it.

I think it's pretty obvious there are some talented engineers there.

"We did it the Israeli way; we argued our case to death," Eden recalls. "You know what an exchange of opinions is in Israel? You come to the meeting with your opinion, and you leave with mine."

I have to admit it takes a significant amount of effort to gain their trust. 🙂