Welcome to IDZ Weekly.

CES this year brought some awesome innovations all around.

Intel showcased technologies to power

smart and connected devices from edge to cloud and software

developers everywhere now have even more opportunity

to utilize these new technologies.

Announcements from Intel spanned PCs, servers, and new devices

in diverse growth segments, including AI 5G and autonomous

driving.

Intel leaders discussed the innovation

necessary across the data center cloud network and the edge

to enable new form factors and user experiences.

These Intel innovations include the latest Intel Xeon

scalable products shipping today with advanced AI and memory

capabilities, and 9th Gen Intel Core desktop products.

Let's zoom in on one of the most exciting announcements,

Project Athena.

It's an innovation program and set

of new industry specifications developed to help usher

in a new class of advanced laptops designed

to enable new experiences and capitalize on next generation

technologies.

From delivering the first connected PC

with integrated Wi-Fi in the Intel Centrino platform--

bit of a throwback-- to driving mainstream adoption

of super thin and light designs, touch screens,

and two-in-one form factors with Ultrabook,

Intel is uniquely positioned to be the catalyst in delivering

the next gen PC experience.

Combining world class performance, battery life,

and connectivity in sleek beautiful designs,

the first Project Athena devices are

expected to be available in the second half of this year.

If that wasn't exciting enough for you,

check out the links to read more about what was announced,

and get inspired for a new year of developing.

See you next Monday.