At GITEX Global 2025, Intel and Redington joined forces to unveil the “Mini Intel Museum Experience” — an immersive showcase designed to celebrate decades of computing innovation while looking ahead to the next generation of AI-driven technologies. The installation, hosted at Redington’s booth, offered visitors a walk through Intel’s history of technological milestones, from the dawn of personal computing to the rise of artificial intelligence and advanced chip manufacturing.
The exhibit traces the evolution of computing across four distinct eras, highlighting Intel’s role as a constant presence behind major shifts in technology. It features historical devices such as the 1982 Zenith H120 PC, the 1995 NEC Versa Laptop, and the newly launched 2025 HP Elitebook 8 Ultra G1 — powered by Intel’s latest Lunar Lake processors with integrated NPUs. Each “pod” in the experience represents a pivotal stage in the computing timeline, complete with interactive QR codes linking to videos and archival content in a digital, museum-style presentation.
The first pod, “Where Computing Became Personal,” showcases the early 1980s, when Intel chips powered the first wave of personal computers and made home computing a reality. The second, “Computing Goes Mobile,” focuses on the mid-1990s and the NEC Versa laptop, which marked a turning point for portable performance and connectivity — a milestone that also deepened Intel’s partnership with Redington in the Middle East.
The third pod, “AI-Powered Today,” brings visitors into the present, demonstrating how Lunar Lake processors enable what Intel calls the “democratization of AI.” These chips integrate neural processing units (NPUs) designed to accelerate AI tasks directly on the device, making AI-enabled computing accessible to a wider audience of students, professionals, and creators.
Finally, “The Future Is Being Built Now” explores Intel’s upcoming 18A process node, which represents a major leap in semiconductor manufacturing. The 18A technology forms part of Intel’s roadmap to regain process leadership by delivering smaller, faster, and more power-efficient chips — foundational to both regional and global digital transformation goals, including the Middle East’s Vision 2030 initiatives.
Shadi Shidvash, Intel’s EMEA Distribution Sales Director, emphasized the long-standing collaboration between Intel and Redington, calling the exhibit “a tribute to our shared legacy of innovation.” He added that the Mini Intel Museum is not just a look back at past achievements but a preview of Intel’s AI and process technology roadmap. “Our partnership continues to accelerate customer adoption of AI-powered solutions, and with 18A, we’re entering our most ambitious phase yet,” he said.
Sukhil Nair, President of Redington UAE, echoed the sentiment, noting that 2025 marks Redington’s twelfth consecutive year at GITEX. “This experience captures both the story of where technology has been and where it’s going. Together with Intel, we’re committed to driving the next wave of digital innovation — from AI and cloud computing to the intelligent edge.”
By combining history with hands-on interaction, the Mini Intel Museum Experience underscored Intel’s dual narrative of legacy and reinvention. It reminded attendees that the company’s identity has always revolved around powering the next breakthrough — and that, with AI PCs and 18A on the horizon, its story is far from finished.
