64-bit ARM Ushers in the Mobile-Cloud Application Model

64-Bit ARM Processors Completes Mobile Take-Over Of Client

October 2013 is the date that mobile completely replaces traditional clients in the Post-PC era and ushers in the Mobile-Cloud application model. The 64-bit ARM has been successfully launched and is now in volume production. Apple is the first company to bring it to market with it’s A7 processor inside the very high volume iPhone 5S, iPad Air and iPad Mini mobile products. Google, Lenovo, Microsoft and Samsung have indicated they will follow quickly. The 64-bit ARM effectively ends the WinTel duopoly for end-user clients, though not for x86 infrastructure servers.