For enterprise buyers, the more immediate considerations concern how well Snapdragon-powered Windows PCs fit into their existing IT environments. Dai said CIOs should evaluate device management and AI capabilities alongside application compatibility and vendor support when considering Snapdragon-powered laptops.
Deepika Giri, head of research for AI, analytics and data in Asia Pacific at IDC, said the remaining legal uncertainty was manageable, but advised buyers to obtain multiyear commitments on product roadmaps and support from PC manufacturers and Qualcomm. Jain recommended maintaining a mix of Arm-based and x86 devices to reduce procurement risks.
Arm’s relationships with chipmakers face scrutiny
The jury’s finding that Arm failed to provide required development tools could bring greater scrutiny to its obligations under licensing agreements. Dai said clearer licensing obligations and stronger protections for licensees could encourage more custom processor development, potentially increasing competition.
This story originally appeared on Computerworld
