SANTA CLARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–What’s New: Today, Intel announced that it has agreed to a term sheet with ASUS, a global technology solutions provider, for an agreement to manufacture, sell and support Intel® Next Unit of Compute (NUC) Product line of 10th to 13th generation systems and development of future NUC system designs.

“Our NUC system product team has delivered unique products that have driven innovation in the ultra-compact market. As we shift our strategy to enable ecosystem partners to continue to innovate and develop NUC system products, our priority is to ensure a smooth transition for our customers and partners. I look forward to ASUS continuing to deliver great products and support our NUC customers.”
– Sam Gao, Intel vice president and general manager of Intel Client Platform Solutions

Why it matters: Intel is shifting its strategy to enable ecosystem partners to continue to innovate and grow its NUC system product line. ASUS‘ expertise and track record of delivering industry-leading mini PCs to customers makes it ideal to continue to drive innovation and development in NUC system products.

“Thank you, Intel, for trusting us to advance our NUC product line. I am confident that this partnership will strengthen and accelerate our vision for the mini PC – significantly expanding our footprint in areas such as AI and AIoT,” said Joe Hsieh, CEO of ASUS. “We are committed to ensuring the excellent support and service that NUC system customers expect.”

What’s next: Under the proposed deal, ASUS will receive a non-exclusive license to Intel’s NUC system product line designs, allowing it to manufacture and sell 10th to 13th generation NUC system products and develop future designs. This will allow ASUS to provide continuity of products and support for Intel NUC system customers. ASUS will create a new business unit called ASUS NUC BU.