Intel taps former Qualcomm exec to run PC, IOT and software businesses

Poaching top executives is common among chip rivals. So it's unexpected but not too surprising that the man who will run Intel's  PC, mobile, IoT and software businesses was a top executive at Qualcomm until yesterday.Intel has appointed Venkata Renduchintala as president of the Client and Internet of Things (IoT) businesses and Systems Architecture Group. He will take charge of the direction, chip design and products in those areas.Renduchintala will effectively become the number-two execu