The next wave of cloud-based capabilities require a combination of general-purpose and embedded- processing resources.

Today, most people think of cloud computing as a way to store, sync and connect their data. But imagine using cloud computing to create and deliver services that can be deployed on demand.

This is the second phase of cloud computing; cloud applications and services that focus on real-time computing, optimizing performance and reducing power consumption, in addition to storage, syncing and server functions. Innovations in embedded-processing, specifically multicore SoCs, are at the center of this shift, co-existing with traditional cloud computing resources. The concept of embedded processing in the cloud is relatively new, but this shift will benefit us in many ways, including:

• Safer communities through enhanced weather modeling
• More crisp imaging for your games, virtual desktop and tablet-based applications
• Exceptional video available on any screen, anywhere, at any time
• Safer highways and safer cars will bring faster commutes
• Cleaner, more productive and environmentally-friendly factories through industrial automation
• 24/7 security through analytics-driven image and video processing

This is just the tip of the iceberg of what is possible as TI technologists develop “a better way to cloud.” Semiconductor innovation is truly enabling real-time access to information and the ability to share it anytime, anywhere with seamless speed and efficiency.