Intel acquires Rivet Networks, maker of Killer Networking's gamer-focused products

guest · May 20, 2020

Intel is acquiring the company behind Killer gaming networking cards
Rivet Networks now belongs to Intel for an undisclosed amount
May 20, 2020
https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/20/...-networks-killer-gaming-networking-cards-wifi

Intel has acquired Rivet Networks, the maker of Killer-branded NICs (network interface cards responsible for managing your connection) found in some laptops from popular brands like Dell, Alienware, HP, and other manufacturers.
Killer’s own networking products were noteworthy for providing gaming-centric features like minimizing latency to keep you from missing a beat in-game, and prioritizing network traffic for games and other applications that need it the most.

Rivet Networks has been a competitor to Intel in the NIC space for over a decade. With this acquisition, Intel can capitalize on the gaming market.
This acquisition isn’t as out of left field as it might seem. A few years back, Intel and Rivet Networks collaborated to develop the Killer Wireless-AC 1550 NIC, with Intel handling the manufacturing, according to Anandtech.
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Now, Intel’s press release says that Rivet Networks’ Killer brand of products, including its software, will be rolled into its portfolio.
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Intel: Intel Acquires Rivet Networks, Boosting Intel’s Wi-Fi Offerings for PC Platforms

Rivet Networks Complements Intel’s PC Wi-Fi Products, where the Company has had a Leading Role for Two Decades
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