The processors developers try to find niches that allow them to make a profit in the next few years. While some companies are forced to get rid of some staff, others gladly hire qualified engineering personnel. For example, the Israeli division of Freescale could give AMD specialists for microchips.
Apple has over the past two weeks could increase the staff of research centers in Israel since many specialists were dismissed from the local unit of Texas Instruments. For the last company it was a step to implement the decision to move away from working-class processors and controllers, OMAP wireless interfaces. It is expected that all of Texas Instruments in Israel will be laid off about 250 people, over time, the company's activities in this country will be minimized and will be engaged in development of American experts.
Apple, by contrast, is increasing its presence in Israel . Software development by Apple specialists is made in the U.S., Canada, France and Germany.