Providing Access to Technology Best Suited for Local Needs

In a world where we're more reliant on digital technology than ever, Intel is helping to bring technology and all its benefits to the next billion people.

Affordable. Available. Sustainable.

Intel is working to use technology to improve people's lives around the globe. That's why we're creating wireless, ruggedized laptops for students in the most remote of areas. We're also collaborating with government and industry leaders to address issues such as policy formation, regulatory activity, flexible financing methods, and educational training.

We're also helping to create sustainable programs that expand jobs, improve social and economic opportunities, and make it easier for citizens, students, seniors, healthcare professionals, and small and mid-sized businesses to purchase, lease, or gain access to PCs. By making technology affordable and accessible, Intel is helping to bridge the digital divide:

• Helping people gain access to technology. Intel, in collaboration with local leaders, is working to develop Government Assisted PC purchase programs to help people buy PCs so they can gain skills in Internet and communication technology (ICT).
• Relevant technology that's locally embraced. Cairo. Shanghai. São Paulo. Bangalore. Intel has developed four regional platform definition centers to identify full-featured PCs for specific emerging market demands.
• Sharing access across the community. Shared ICT community centers offer the use of digital technologies to support job growth, as well as sustained economic and social development.
• Increasing opportunities to access quality healthcare. Through the effective use of technology, Intel is helping to improve access to higher quality, more affordable healthcare.

We're determined to see the world's communities live better, healthier, and more fulfilled lives. And with affordable technology as the catalyst, we're helping to create sustainable change and a better quality of life for people everywhere.