Intel to acquire Smart Edge from Pivot Technology Solutions.

Intel, a designer, manufacturer and seller of computer products and technologies, agreed to acquire the Smart Edge, a cloud-native, scalable, and secure platform for multi-access edge computing, from Pivot Technology Solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. “This transaction enhances our ability to address the 5G network transformation with a leading position in edge computing. We plan to take full advantage of our combined technologies and teams to accelerate the development of the edge computing market while creating a compelling solution for customers,” Dan Rodriguez, Intel vice president in the Data Center Group and general manager of the Network Compute Division.