Corporations tend to do the wrong acquisition. For example, Icera modem integration in NVIDIA Tegra processors are not justified, because NVIDIA processors consistently gained specialization as the base for automotive electronic systems. Of course, modern cars tend to "stay in touch", but the digital modem solutions in this sense provide more flexibility: the timing of automotive systems development and their further life cycle are large enough, and communication technology in some regions are developing rapidly. Spent on the purchase of Icera NVIDIA money after an unsuccessful search for a new buyer was forced to write off losses.
It is still too early to judge whether Microsoft will regret buying Nokia business, but the preconditions for such an outcome are there. Difficult seems Future of mobile Motorola unit under the wing of Lenovo. In 2011, Intel acquired the developer of antivirus software McAfee , laid out for assets of more than $ 7 billion. The situation in the PC market has since changed significantly, According to Bloomberg referring to the publication in the Financial Times, Intel and McAfee deal could add to the list of failed business decisions of this decade.
According to the source, Intel attracts financial advisors to find buyers for assets of former McAfee or is preparing to consider other options of restructuring. Intel representatives declined to comment on these rumors, but if the deal to sell anti-virus assets still being prepared, we will sooner or later return to this theme.