Intel May Sell Networking & Edge Unit to Refocus Core Business

Intel could sell its $5.8B edge unit as CEO Tan sharpens focus on AI, data centers, and PCs. Learn what's driving this strategic shift.
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Intel May Sell Networking & Edge Unit to Refocus Core Business
Is Intel selling its networking and edge unit? That’s the question many are asking as reports emerge about a potential sale. According to a recent Reuters exclusive, Intel is considering divesting its networking and edge division— a move that aligns with CEO Lip- Bu Tan’s strategy to refocus Intel on its most profitable core segments like PC processors, AI chips, and data center infrastructure. This potential deal could reshape Intel’s business model as it pivots toward high- margin, growth- oriented markets.                      Image Credits:Bloomberg / Getty Images Intel's networking and edge group, which produces specialized chips for telecom equipment and network infrastructure, generated $ 5.8 billion in revenue in 2024. While that’s a substantial figure, the unit is no longer considered essential to Intel’s long- term vision. Under Tan's leadership, the company has emphasized scaling innovation in artificial intelligence, high- performance computing, and server processors— areas w…