Intel CEO Swan Sees Another Record Year in 2020

The transcript discusses the company's strong performance in 2019, driven by an increasing demand for data and compute capabilities. It highlights the company's strategic investments in process node technology, aiming to improve margins despite competitive pressures from TSMC. The financial outlook for 2020 is expected to be stable, with a focus on maintaining operating margins. The impact of the coronavirus and trade dynamics with China are also considered, emphasizing the importance of innovation and customer-focused solutions.

What was a key factor in the company's record performance in 2019?

• Reduction in product lines

• Focus on traditional markets

• Decreased demand for data

• Increased demand for compute power

How does the company plan to improve its process node technology in 2020?

• By focusing on older technologies

• By reducing production costs

• By improving node technology by 25%

• By increasing node size

What is the company's strategy to close the gap with TSMC?

• Launching 5 nanometer products immediately

• Focusing solely on 10 nanometer technology

• Investing in both 7 and 5 nanometer technologies

• Reducing investment in new technologies

What is the expected impact of the new 10 nanometer product ramp on gross margins?

• Slight decline in gross margins

• No impact on gross margins

• Increase in gross margins

• Significant decline in gross margins

What is the company's outlook for operating margins in 2020 compared to 2019?

• Slight increase

• Significant decrease

• Significant increase

• Flat with 2019

How is the company addressing potential challenges from the coronavirus?

• By ignoring the situation

• By increasing production in China

• By focusing on employee safety

• By reducing investment in China

What is the company's approach to the trade situation with China?

• Disregarding trade agreements

• Focusing on reducing tariffs

• Relying solely on American technology

• Encouraged by ongoing dialogues