ARM Ltd., previously named 'Advanced RISC Machines', an Intellectual Property company.

1985:Acorn Computer Group develops the world's first commercial RISC processor

1987:Acorn's ARM processor debuts as the first RISC processor for low-cost PCs

1990:Advanced RISC Machines (ARM) spins out of Acorn and Apple Computer's collaboration efforts.

ARM produces the StrongARM processor.