The company also sells Ethernet network servers. And Shiva shouldn't hurt Intel. And once acquired, Intel might stop the apparent flight of customers from Shiva. Customers typically avoid purchasing product from a technology company if they fear the company is in danger of disappearing, or falling behind the technology curve. Intel can assure customers that Shiva won't disappear and that customer support and generations of new and improved products will continue to be available for customers.
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