To some extent, Krzanich is trying to explain what Intel has already been doing, rather than where the chip giant is going next. It's no secret that Intel has been promoting the internet of things for years, and shrinking processor technology has been the core of its business for decades. All the same, the manifesto shows just how much Intel's priorities have shifted away from conventional computing. While computers are still big factors, the company is well aware that it can't depend on a sagging PC market to maintain its fortunes.