Intel has decided to stop direct investment in the NUC (Next Unit of Compute, the next generation of computing units) business, and shift its strategy to allow its ecosystem partners to continue to drive innovation and growth in the NUC.
Intel has sent out an email confirming that it will not be making further investments in the NUC business unit. The division is responsible for developing a wide range of products, including mini-PCs, notebook reference systems, and more.
Intel’s NUCs are usually bare-metal systems, which means they don’t have the necessary components such as memory, storage and operating systems. Users can customize their NUCs by adding their favourite components to meet their specific needs, and NUC kits usually include a motherboard, CPU, and integrated graphics. Intel’s most recent releases include the NUC 13 Rugged “Bravo Canyon,” the commercial NUC 13 PRO “Arena Canyon,” and the NUC 13 Pro “Arena Canyon. Intel’s recent releases include the NUC 13 Rugged “Bravo Canyon,” the commercial NUC 13 PRO “Arena Canyon,” and the NUC 13 Extreme “Raptor Canyon,” which is more of a full gaming PC than a miniaturized design.
Intel said the decision will not affect the rest of its Customer Computing Group (CCG) or Network and Edge Computing (NEX) business. In addition, Intel said it is working with partners and customers to ensure a smooth transition and fulfilment of all current commitments.
Some analysts believe that Intel’s abandonment of the NUC business may be related to the competitive pressures it faces in the processor market. With companies such as AMD and Apple introducing more advanced and efficient chips, Intel may need to refocus its strategy to maintain its leadership position in computing.
