Intel announces the acquisition of Rivet Networks, the company behind the Killer-branded NICs (network interface cards) found in laptops from popular brands such as Dell, Alienware and HP.
The financial details of the deal are not available, but Intel plans to use the acquisition to "develop new solutions for broader PC connectivity enhancement." Key Rivet Networks products, including the Killer brand, will make part of the broader Chipzilla wifi portfolio, while the software will remain available for 3rd party licensing. In addition, Intel will fold the Rivet Networks team into the Intel Wireless Solution Group within the Client Computing Group.
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