ASUS has announced that it has signed a formal agreement with Intel Corporation that marks the completion of the transfer of the Intel Next Unit of Computing (NUC) product line.
ASUS already manufactures and sells Intel NUC devices with 10th-13th generation processors and will develop future NUC systems.
The NUC line includes minicomputers, devices, kits and components.
Intel NUC solutions include compact SFF form factor devices as well as customizable components that are ideal for business environments, edge computing, and gaming applications.
Smooth transition
Starting on September 1, after signing the agreement with Intel, ASUS began accepting orders for NUC systems with 10th-13th generation processors. The new business has created a wide range of opportunities for the company, and the transition for NUC customers has been as smooth as possible. The vision of the newly established ASUS NUC business unit is to provide the most efficient edge computing with comprehensive commercial and AIoT solutions that meet today’s industry and business requirements.
“I am confident that this collaboration will further our vision for the mini-PC,” said Jackie Hsu, Senior Vice President of ASUS and Co-Leader of the OP and AIoT Business Groups, at the signing ceremony, “Adding the Intel NUC product line to our portfolio will expand ASUS’ capabilities and technology solutions in AI and IoT R&D, especially in the three key markets of industrial, commercial, and professional.
Jackie Xu also welcomed the members of the Intel NUC division who have joined the ASUS NUC division, who will help expand ASUS’ R&D capabilities, particularly in software and cloud computing.
Hardware and software from Intel
ASUS has licensed both hardware and software solutions from Intel. The new ASUS NUC business unit will help to further expand the company’s capabilities in research and development, logistics, and technical support, and will cover areas such as software development and AI development, government agencies, large enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, as well as edge computing and industrial applications.
“This is a tremendously important moment for both Intel and ASUS as we move forward with the next chapter in the NUC story,” said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of Intel’s Client Computing Group, who also attended the event. It signifies ASUS’ commitment to improving the lives of NUC customers and partners around the world. I look forward to seeing NUC flourish as part of the ASUS family.”
Looking ahead
ASUS will continue to develop NUC products and plans to expand its partner network to meet future demand. ASUS NUC solutions will be designed in accordance with industry standards and offer the latest security features to meet the demands of any business.
Future use cases for ASUS NUCs include asset and operations optimization, human health monitoring, logistics and product tracking, product inspection, and many other areas. In addition, in line with ASUS’ core value of sustainability, the ASUS NUC line will continue to offer energy-efficient products that have world-class environmental certifications.
ASUS is constantly striving to build long-term business relationships by uniting and serving its customers to achieve mutual success. The company has made it a priority to ensure a smooth transition for NUC customers and will provide them with the best possible service in the future.
