Fixing Intel Foundry: A Challenging Task
Technical debt is a significant issue, as acknowledged by IT managers, programmers, system administrators, and end users.
If you save money in the short run by not keeping up, you always end up paying with interest when you are backed into a place where you do have to catch up.
Intel's situation is a prime example, having come close to irrelevancy due to a combination of foolishness, arrogance, and honest mistakes. For decades, Intel was a reputable chip manufacturer and designer, with the foundry and products groups acting like two separate companies.
Author's summary: Intel faces challenges in fixing its foundry.