IBM/Intel Partnership:
REM55, the PCWeek Online article is talking about a software framework that will establish a "common security architecture" from which Intel can develop chip-based security functions. Note from the passages copied below that reference is made to FUTURE developments. Presumably, Intel could end up incorporating or imbedding the Embassy chip, especially if it achieves widespread adoption as the defacto standard. Keep in mind that Wave's solution is very inexpensive and, once it penetrates the market, PC OEMs prefer to stay with the standard and avoid re-inventing the wheel, so to speak. The name Embassy was chosen because it won't be identified with one specific company and thus has a generic appeal. I thought this was very well done on Wave's part.
From the PCWeek article:
"Intel will include some KeyWorks technologies in the CDSA reference specification, and IBM will extend KeyWorks to take advantage of security capabilities built into future Intel chips."
"CDSA puts Intel hardware in perspective," said Andrew Barker, marketing director for Intel, of Santa Clara, Calif. "Having that framework of software allows us to put security into the chip as it makes sense over time with minimal impact on the applications."
Hope this helps,
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