If one is skeptical of Intel's manufacturing position, prompted by struggles on 10nm (and more recently 7nm), then the move to outsource is further proof that risk sharing between foundries and fabless semiconductor companies is the way of the future. It is this author's opinion that it is too soon to count out Intel's process technology prowess, and that any near-term moves to outsource are merely stop-gap measures to keep customers happy while focusing on manufacturing of higher margin products in-house. However, this is one place to keep a close eye, as it will allow an easier contrast between the products designed by Intel and those designed AND manufactured by Intel.