Sun Microsystems could use Montalvo as a strategic lever against Intel

Setting up a possible brawl with Intel, Sun Microsystems is rumored to be acquiring the assets of stealth microprocessor design company Montalvo Systems, according to a source familiar with the matter. Sun, based in Menlo Park, Calif., will acquire Montalvo’s patents, intellectual property and hire the remaining employees. The Santa Clara, Calif.-based... (Read more)