Intel Corporation is a multinational technology company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of computer processors and other hardware components. Founded in 1968, Intel is headquartered in Santa Clara, California and has operations in over 60 countries.Intel is best known for its microprocessors, which are widely used in personal computers and servers. In addition to processors, Intel also produces other hardware components such as motherboards, network interface controllers, solid-state drives, and wireless communication modules.Intel has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for many years, and has faced significant competition from other companies such as AMD and Qualcomm. In recent years, Intel has focused on diversifying its product offerings and expanding into new markets such as artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and 5G wireless technology.Intel is a publicly traded company and is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol INTC. As of 2022, Intel had a market capitalization of approximately $109 billion and employed over 130,000 people worldwide.