The university as a critical component of a new architecture ecosystem: the Intel/sup /spl reg// IXA university program - a case study

The establishment of a new microprocessor architecture is perhaps one of the most challenging tasks that can be undertaken by a technology company. In the case of Intel's new IXP family of network processors, much work needed to be done for these new devices to gain acceptance in a crowded telecommunications market. This paper describes how this program was implemented and also outlines the processes and strategies that were utilized to achieve the aforementioned results. It also provides a specific set of guidelines and recommendations for any high technology corporation wishing to initiate or improve programs tied to academia either to help bring to market a new architecture or enhance an already existing relationship. The author also analyzes a variety of other interesting possibilities that arise when these kinds of successful relationships get implemented between the academic and private world