IDF Technology Communities

 Take advantage of this gathering of Technology Communities. IDF is a unique opportunity to learn about key initiatives from community leaders and to discuss your areas of interest.

Check back often for updated listings and details about Technology Communities.

Data Center Community

Intel innovation is providing the foundation for the future – from the promise of cloud and Big Data insights to a new era of exascale computing. Visit the Data Center Community to learn how Intel server, storage, and fabric innovation enable industry standard cloud infrastructure and deliver a foundation for data analysis at Big Data scale and speed. The community also provides an opportunity to see how Intel is collaborating with other industry leaders to drive innovation in the data center across the spectrum of cloud, storage, Big Data, and technical computing.

Data Center Community exhibitors include: Citrix, Cloudera, EMC, Intel Corporation, Jabil, Nexenta Systems, Quanta, Trapezoid, Virtustream

Intel AppUp^SM SMB Service Community

The Intel AppUp^SM SMB Service Community features solutions that are aimed at helping small businesses succeed on their business merit, not fail on common IT issues. The service enables MSPs and VARs to provide their customers with server software and services on a monthly subscription basis, along with the stability and confidence of on-premises hardware. MSPs and VARs get a turnkey, remotely manageable cloud solution and their small business customers receive the benefits of cloud-based services combined with the responsiveness and security of local hardware. An innovative software delivery mechanism and catalog of small business applications, the service runs on the Intel® Hybrid Cloud platform, which features a scalable, pre-configured server with robust remote management capabilities, enabling MSPs and VARs to deliver cloud-like benefits with flexibility, confidence and a better user experience for their small business customers. Stop by and see for yourself how you can leverage this unique service to deliver real value to SMBs. 

Intel AppUp^SM SMB Service Community exhibitors include: Intel Corporation

Intelligent Systems Community

Find intelligent solutions to your design challenges by visiting the Technology Showcase and seeing the latest Intel® architecture-based solutions from select members of the Intel® Intelligent Systems Alliance. From modular components to market-ready systems, Intel and the 200+ global member companies of the Alliance provide the performance, connectivity, manageability, and security developers need to create smart, connected systems. Get a head start designing the next generation of embedded devices by seeing the latest Alliance solutions by visiting the Intelligent Systems Community in the exhibit hall at IDF.

Intelligent Systems Community exhibitors include: 6WIND, Advantech, Corporation, ALTELL Ltd., American Portwell Technology, Inc., Congatec, Dell, Inc., Emerson Network Power, Flexera Software, Green Hills Software, Habey USA, Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd., IEI Technology USA Corp., Infergence, Intel Corporation, Kontron, Lauterbach, Inc., Macraigor Systems LLC, McAfee, Micron, Radisys, SBS Science & Technology Co., Ltd., Super Micro Computer, Inc., Telit Wireless Solutions

NVMe Community

PCI Express® is quickly emerging as a storage interconnect for both client and enterprise SSDs. This NVMe community demonstrates the breadth of industry investment which will drive this technology transition. NVM Express provides a consistent feature set across SSD vendors and offers immediate performance benefits that can be leveraged by existing software applications and operating systems, while acting as a bridge technology for future capabilities. Visit the NVMe community at IDF and see the eco-system momentum around industry standard NVMe Technology.

NVMe Community exhibitors include:  Agilent Technologies, Cadence Design Systems, Dell, Inc., EMC Corporation, Integrated Device Technology, Intel Corporation, LSI Corporation, Micron, NetApp, Inc., OCZ Technology, SanDisk, STEC Inc., Storage Networking Industry Association, Teledyne LeCroy, Virident Systems, Inc.

Software Partner Community

The Software Partner Community provides a look at some of the new experiences Ultrabook™ users can expect in coming months. From entertainment to personal productivity to digital content creation, see how a sampling of the software community is delivering new capabilities to enhance the user experience, including touch, gesture, perceptual computing, and more. In addition, see how Intel® Core™ processor capabilities like Intel® Quick Sync Video enhance personal content creation.

SuperSpeed USB Community

The SuperSpeed USB Community presented by the USB Implementers Forum features industry leading companies developing SuperSpeed USB solutions. As the most prolific interconnect in the world, USB has redefined the way users and devices utilize technology. Visit the SuperSpeed USB Community to see the latest USB product advancements!

SuperSpeed USB Community exhibitors include:  Agilent Technologies, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, DisplayLink Corp., Ellisys, Genesys Logic, Inc., Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd., MCCI Corporation,  Renesas Electronics America Inc, Synopsys, Inc., Tektronix, Teledyne LeCroy, Total Phase¹