Does Intel Need to Cannibalize Itself to Survive?

By Steve Heller – May 24, 2013 at 9:00PM

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It may not be the worst thing in the world.

As the world continues to embrace the mobile computing revolution, Intel (INTC 1.77%) remains entrenched in the PC world. In the coming years, Intel hopes it can gain a foothold in the smartphone and tablet space with the help of its technologically superior foundries. Given the market conditions within the mobile computing industry, Intel may be up against revenue pressures in the future. In this video, Fool contributor Steve Heller weighs in on if Intel needs to cannibalize itself to survive and what that could that mean for investors longer term.

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