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Technical insight. Business relevance.

for Investors

Get the Business Impact of the Latest Tech News

You're already on top of the latest technology news, but what does it mean to your clients? We specialize in separating the real business effects from the gee-whiz technology. No buzzwords, just good clear business talk.

Skip the buzzwords, let's get down to business

for Engineers

Microprocessor Architecture and Analysis

What's the right processor for you?

With more than 100 different 32-bit RISC and CISC processors to choose from, what are the odds that you'll evaluate them all? Can you afford to make the wrong choice?

Include us in your hardware/software plans

for Marketing Pros

White Papers, Articles, Press Kits and Reviews

From feature-length articles to technical backgrounders, we've got you covered. Let us "pre-flight" your new PR campaign before you hit the road. We'll punch up your delivery and coach your executive speakers, too.

It helps to know the business you're in

We know technology is a business. Making sense of it is our business.

Since 1994, Jim Turley and the ...

Silicon Insider have been providing technical insight and business analysis for clients in the software, microprocessor, semiconductor, and embedded-systems industries. It's our combination of technical insight and business relevance that makes us unique. More than just technology analysis or marketing input, it's practical advice and insight that you can use to make better business, investment, or technical decisions.

Authoritative Writing

From feature-length articles, technical backgrounders, and white papers to press kits and in-depth technical analyses, we'll grab your audience and keep their attention. Technical material doesn't have to be dull. Liven it up while getting your detailed message across.

Award-Winning Seminars

One-hour talks and full-day seminars prepared just for you and your staff of busy, well-educated professionals. Need to get up to speed on intellectual-property (IP) licensing? Learn business survival skills for engineers? Want to help your staff understand how the chip industry really works? It's all yours with a quick phone call. And we guarantee that you'll enjoy the time and come away smarter than before.

On-Call Phone Consultations

If you're an investor or analyst, you already know the news, but what are the financial implications for your clients? You need fast, real-time analysis of technology news in terms you can use. Get actionable information expressly for VCs, investors, stockholders, and analysts — that's insight you can use. Write to set up an appointment.

Experienced Management Consulting

Looking for short-term, turnaround, or transitional executive management? With experience as CEO, CTO, VP, and board member for high-tech firms (from startups to public corporations), I might be able to help. Successful management means juggling technology, finance, marketing, politics, and more. Write with questions or to set up a meeting and we'll see if there's a fit.

Chip Design Review

Design reviews. Architectural analyses. Software evaluations. We do all this (and more) for blue-chip clients all over the world. We'll help you choose the right microprocessor for your next project, evaluate the software issues, weight the benefits of different operating systems, and give you a heads-up on new products and technologies. Past clients have found these in-depth and confidential reviews very helpful and a real eye-opener for both the engineering and the marketing staff.

Product Review & Market Analysis

This service comes in two parts: a “deep dive” into your product's technical features followed by a detailed look into the unusual buying preferences of embedded-system developers. We'll suggest both technical and marketing tips, as applicable. We'll formulate a strong plan that covers the whole package.

What's the Best Processor For You?

With more than 100 different processors available, how will you choose the right one? You can't afford the time or reassign the talent for this important decision. Your choice of CPU or MPU will live with you (and your company) for years. Can you really evaluate all the good ones? Have you weighed all the important software, hardware, support, and development-tool options? The final decision is always yours, but make sure it's an educated one.

Keynotes, Panels, and Events

Education and entertainment. Any good seminar, keynote, or lunchtime talk should provide both. Past audiences have given rave reviews for the combination of insight, entertainment, knowledge, and style. Let us combine practical information with friendly delivery that makes even the most complex topics entertaining and educational.

... Your input was immensely useful to our chip design. We really appreciate the detailed technical improvements and the marketing suggestions you provided us. ”

— CEO, microprocessor company

 

Technology + Business

Advice, Analysis, Insight, or Management — Your Choice

Success isn't just about the bits, bytes and buzzwords. It takes a combination of hardware, software, marketing, and management to make the whole package.

If your product involves microprocessors, microcontrollers, or embedded systems let's talk about what works — technically and commercially.

We can do a full in-depth technical/market review of your product before it's launched, or just deliver a quick white paper. Project management? An on-site seminar? Phone consultation? You choose how and where it works for you.

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About S-I

Silicon Insider is a consulting service devoted to analysis and opinion on the microprocessor, semiconductor, and embedded-systems business areas. It's a source for analysis and insight into the business ramifications of the ever-changing technology market. Clients include investors, VCs, executives, marketing professionals, engineers, and project managers who work in the areas of semiconductors, microprocessors, software development, or embedded systems.

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Objectivity

Jim Turley and the staff at Silicon Insider do not invest in firms they cover, report on, or review. This ensures financial objectivity and avoids any appearance of conflict of interest. We hope you agree.