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Intel Foundry Lands Fortinet as Customer for Custom ASICs

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Register ·

Intel Foundry has secured Fortinet as a customer for custom ASIC production, marking a significant win for Intel's contract chipmaking business. Fortinet will use Intel's 18A process to manufacture its next-generation security chips. The deal helps validate Intel's foundry strategy after years of internal delays and customer skepticism.

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While one customer doesn't make a foundry, Fortinet's commitment signals growing trust in Intel's advanced process technology.
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