MediaTek welcomed a group of industry analysts to its annual event at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco’s Nob Hill district this week. I have always loved the hotel’s early 1900s Neoclassical architecture, and in many ways, its symmetry and simplicity echo MediaTek’s corporate DNA and humble yet confident culture. With a continued theme of summarizing my event attendance with three big takeaways – let’s dive in! No Longer The Value Play   Historically, MediaTek has competed with Qualcomm in mobility SoCs as a value play. The strategy served the company well, allowing it to establish a leading position in the category. However, through a relentless pursuit of silicon development,…