Large manufacturers of server solutions such as HP and Dell are open about their interest in the use of processor with ARM architecture. While the main obstacle to the development of infrastructure is the lack of compatible software in sufficient volume.
According to the statements of ARM representatives the appropriate processor architecture will penetrate in telecommunications network. Now they are present as a client mobile devices, but over time they will reach base stations. According to the head of ARM, the use of processors in telecommunications equipment will allow a 70% reduction in energy consumption of base stations.
ARM Partners will produce the appropriate processors in a half years, will begin volume shipments in the period from 2014 to 2017. In the next three years, the expansion of ARM architecture in the server segment will be constrained by the lack of suitable software.