The unit Intel Media , led by a native of BBC Haggersom Eric , this year should produce console for interactive television system that is being developed by Intel with support from content providers. The interest in this field are showing Google, Amazon and Apple, so the competition is going to be strong. The special features of Intel future product is the presence of camera, allowing to identify the user and offer him individual programs and advertising.
As reported by Reuters , the number of Intel Media personnel is constantly increasing in the next six months it will reach 400 people, while last year it did not exceed 100 people. Now the search is conducted for candidates to fill about 60 vacancies in this business unit.
Intel Media professionals need cloud technology, user interface development and security. In addition, Intel is ready to take on the job of technology Hadoop, enabling search for information on a vast array of digital content. Apparently, the television service Intel will actively review the preferences and habits of the user. Employees are also required customer service. Exact release dates of Intel set-top box market is not specified. Most likely, a priority market for this product will be the United States, because these solutions are highly dependent on the availability of localized content.