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Intel to Invest Over $200M in VMware

Intel to Invest Over $200M in VMware

by , 12:15 PM EDT, July 9th, 2007

Computer chip maker Intel and virtualization software developer VMware announced on Monday that Intel is investing US$218.5 million in the developer's company. The deal is being managed through Intel's investment arm, Intel Capital.

VMware develops virtualization software that lets Intel-based computers run applications written for operating systems other than the one the computer is currently using. The company's VMware Fusion application -- in beta testing phase now -- allows Mac OS X users to run Windows-based programs along side Mac programs.

The two companies have also entered into a partnering agreement to collaborate on virtualization technology development.

The stock purchase deal will give Intel about 2.5 percent of VMWare's common stock, and will also likely give the company a seat on the VMWare Board of Directors. Regulatory approval is still pending, and the companies have not stated when to expect the transaction to be completed.

  

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