Intel to partner with Sun Microsystems
Server and software maker Sun Microsystems Inc has agreed to use chips from Intel Corp in some of its servers and for Intel to endorse Sun's Solaris operating system, a person close to the deal told the media.
By Agencies |
SAN FRANCISCO: Server and software maker Sun Microsystems Inc has agreed to use chips from Intel Corp in some of its servers and for Intel to endorse Sun's Solaris operating system, a person close to the deal told the media.
An announcement is expected on Monday, according to the person, who requested anonymity because the deal had not been made public. Specifics of the arrangement were not disclosed last night.
The deal marks a major design win for Intel, the world's largest computer chip maker, which has been fighting to reverse plunging profits and regain market share lost to archrival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Intel began losing ground to AMD several years ago as customers began migrating to AMD-designed chips that were seen as more energy-efficient.
In recent years, Sun has relied exclusively on AMD to supply server chips based on the popular x86 micro-architecture, or design, used in many personal computers and servers. The companies entered into the partnership in 2003.
Sun will still use AMD chips in some of its products, the person close to the deal said. Sun also makes its own line of Sparc branded processors.
Last year, after losing more than 5 per cent of the overall computer chip market to AMD, Intel unveiled a new line of chips based on an upgrade design that industry observers cheered for delivering higher performance while giving off less heat.
An announcement is expected on Monday, according to the person, who requested anonymity because the deal had not been made public. Specifics of the arrangement were not disclosed last night.
The deal marks a major design win for Intel, the world's largest computer chip maker, which has been fighting to reverse plunging profits and regain market share lost to archrival Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Intel began losing ground to AMD several years ago as customers began migrating to AMD-designed chips that were seen as more energy-efficient.
In recent years, Sun has relied exclusively on AMD to supply server chips based on the popular x86 micro-architecture, or design, used in many personal computers and servers. The companies entered into the partnership in 2003.
Sun will still use AMD chips in some of its products, the person close to the deal said. Sun also makes its own line of Sparc branded processors.
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Last year, after losing more than 5 per cent of the overall computer chip market to AMD, Intel unveiled a new line of chips based on an upgrade design that industry observers cheered for delivering higher performance while giving off less heat.
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