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Important Intel acquisitions.

(from 2015 onwards)

October 2020, acquisition of SigOpt. Intel plans to use SigOpt’s software technology in its AI hardware products to help accelerate, enhance and extend Intel’s AI software solutions for developers.

May 2020, acquisition of RivetNetworks, the manufacturer of the Killer Networking line of wireless cards.

In May 2020, Intel acquired Moovit, a mobility-as-a-service solutions provider, for approximately $900 million, adding Moovit to Intel’s Mobileye subsidiary to accelerate its goal of becoming a “full mobility service provider.

In December 2019, Intel acquired HabanaLabs, an Israel-based provider of programmable deep learning accelerators for data centers, for approximately $2 billion. The acquisition will enhance Intel’s artificial intelligence portfolio.

In October 2019, the acquisition of SmartEdge. Intel signed an agreement with PivotTechnology Solutions, a provider of IT infrastructure and services, to acquire the latter’s Smart Edge intelligent edge platform business.

In June 2019, Barefoot Networks, an emerging leader in the data center Ethernet switch silicon, will help Intel’s Data Centre Division meet the rapidly changing needs of hyper-scale cloud customers.

In April 2019, the acquisition of Omnitek, a leading provider of optimized video and vision FPGA IP solutions. The acquisition of Omnitek allows Intel to deliver optimized and efficient solutions that help existing FPGA customers speed time to market and win more new customers.

In September 2018, the acquisition of NetSpeedSystems, a provider of system-on-chip design tools and interconnect architecture intellectual property (IP). NetSpend’s highly configurable, aggregatable products will help Intel design, develop and test faster and at a better price/performance ratio with a growing set of IP new system-on-chip.

July 2018 Acquisition of eASIC. eASIC develops FPGA design tools for “structured ASICs” and this acquisition means that the eASIC team will become part of Intel’s Programmable Solutions Group (PSG).

Mobileye acquisition in March 2017. Intel announced that it will acquire Mobileye for $15.3 billion, further becoming a leading technology provider in the field of autonomous driving.

January 2017, acquisition of 15% of HERE. Intel acquires a 15% stake in HERE, a global provider of digital mapping and location services.

In November 2016, the acquisition of VOKE, a virtual reality technology company focused on live streaming of sporting events and music events.

In September 2016, the acquisition of Movidius focuses on providing low-energy computer vision chipsets.

In August 2016, the acquisition of Nervana. Intel acquires the startup Nervana Systems, thus making the product better adapted to artificial intelligence.

May 2016, acquisition of Itseez. Intel acquired computer vision company Itseez to further strengthen its efforts in IoT market segments such as automotive and video.

April 2016, acquisition of Logitech. Logitech is a company that specializes in developing chips for robotics, self-driving cars, and other automated devices.

March 2016, acquisition of Replay. Intel acquired Replay to create immersive experiences through freeD technology.

In December 2015, the acquisition of Altera, a maker of programmable chips, was completed.

February 2015, acquisition of Lantiq. Intel acquires Lantiq to effectively advance its connected home business.