Santa Clara, Aug 14: Intel Corp, the world's largest chip maker, said on Monday it has agreed to buy privately held Ziatech Corp in a cash deal valued at about $240 million, building on Intel's presence in the communications infrastructure products market.Ziatech designs and markets Intel Architecture-based circuit boards, hardware platforms and development systems primarily sold to telecommunications equipment manufacturers.The acquisition of the San Luis Obispo, Calif-based Ziatech supports and expands Intel's communications products group's ability to provide hardware and software Internet building blocks for telecommunications and networking.
The acquisition provides Intel with a highly experienced work force, engineering expertise and intellectual property that will support Intel's business growth goals in the communications industry.
Pending completion of the acquisition, which is subject to conditions including regulatory review, Ziatech will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel and its 200 employees will become part of Intel's communications products group.
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