Asus officially announced today that it has reached a final agreement with Intel, giving Asus access to its popular NUC production line, after the two parties held an official signing ceremony. A few months ago, there were rumors that the two sides would reach an initial agreement, but today a final official agreement was reached between them.
Under the terms of the agreement, ASUS will have the full rights to manufacture and sell a line of mini NUC computers based on 10th to 13th generation processors, and will also have the opportunity to develop future NUC computers, which means it will be interesting to see in this area on the face of it. In particular, there is extensive experience with the ROG product category designed specifically for gamers.
Starting September 1, Asus will begin accepting official orders and begin the production phase of NUC computers equipped with 10th to 13th generation Intel processors. If you visit the company's website, you will see that all NUC computer production lines are owned by Asus. This means that gaming, business, and even PC consoles will all be under the ASUS umbrella.
The expected range will include the NUC 13 Compute Element and NUC 13 Pro computers, in addition to the NUC 13 Extreme, and we expect to also see other categories of these computers, such as the NUC ROG or NUC TUF.
ASUS also received Intel's software and hardware system design approval to expand its R&D, logistics and technical support to meet the needs of professional programmers, computer and artificial intelligence, government, enterprises, small markets and medium-sized enterprises meet the needs of enterprises. Advanced computer and industrial applications.
In this regard, Mr. Jacky Su, Senior Vice President of ASUS and Co-Chairman of the AIoT Business Group, said at the signing ceremony: “I believe that all these collaborations will enhance and accelerate our vision for microcomputers.” » Intel The NUC product line in our product portfolio will expand ASUS's AI and IoT capabilities and technology solutions, particularly in three key markets: industrial, commercial and consumer. "
Jacky also invited members of Intel's NUC Business Group to join the ASUS NUC Business Group where they will significantly help ASUS improve its R&D capabilities, especially in the areas of software and cloud computing.
“This is an exciting time for Intel and ASUS as we begin a new chapter in NUC devices,” said Michelle Johnston Holthaus, executive vice president and general manager of Intel's Customer Computing Group, who attended the event. Today's signing ceremony is much more than just a trade agreement. This reflects ASUS's commitment to improving the lives of NUC customers and partners around the world. “I look forward to seeing NUC succeed and thrive as part of the ASUS family.”