Global semiconductor companies delivering platforms: Jaswinder Ahuja, Cadence


Some time ago, Cadence Design Systems Inc. had announced the EDA360 vision! As per Jaswinder Ahuja, corporate VP and MD of Cadence Design Systems India, the Cadence vision of EDA360 is said to be well and alive. The organization has been aligned around the EDA360 vision. The EDA360 is a five-year vision for defining theContinue reading “Global semiconductor companies delivering platforms: Jaswinder Ahuja, Cadence”

IT in smaller companies need help too!


According to Steve Bailey from CommVault, IT managers are said to be walking on a tightrope between resources and data growth! Conversely, the resources for CIOs are much lesser, compared to the data growth, which is explosive!! Find all of this hard to believe? Well, ask around! IT storage professionals are actually considered to beContinue reading “IT in smaller companies need help too!”

Top 10 Indian embedded companies!


It has been over two years since I wrote the piece — Top 10 embedded companies in India! It has been the most read, and by far, the most commented.  Now, it is time to do a review, or, more suitably, a recap! First, who are the top 10 (Indian) embedded systems and software companiesContinue reading “Top 10 Indian embedded companies!”

Need to develop robust Indian semicon industry, led by local companies!


I came across an article titled “Global Semiconductor Companies Turn to India for Growth” published on India Knowledge@Wharton. Isn’t this reason why global semiconductor companies enter a specific market in the first place — to grow their own markets and regions? So, why should it be different with India? India is very well known globallyContinue reading “Need to develop robust Indian semicon industry, led by local companies!”

Can Indian companies build $50 netbooks for Indian consumers?


Friends, how many among you are using netbooks? I would guess, some of you, surely! And how many of you have seen Shanzhai netbooks? Well, Shanzhai refers to Chinese imitation and pirated brands and goods, particularly electronics! Anyhow! Why did I bring up this topic about developing a $50 netbook for Indian consumers? Recently, IContinue reading “Can Indian companies build $50 netbooks for Indian consumers?”

ISA delegation to UK — excellent platform for India based semiconductor/embedded design solution companies


The India Semiconductor Association (ISA) recently led a delegation to the UK from Sept. 28-Oct. 2, in association with the UKTI. The objective of this delegation was to provide a platform for Indian and UK based chip design and embedded software companies to explore opportunities for collaboration. The first day’s highlight was a networking receptionContinue reading “ISA delegation to UK — excellent platform for India based semiconductor/embedded design solution companies”

Growing might of Indian embedded companies!


I am always delighted when people leave comments, especially suggesting some names or things that I may have overlooked. One such name I may have missed, especially from the line-up of the formidable embedded systems and software industry of India is Procys, a company, where, a reader has suggested that: “most of the employees ofContinue reading “Growing might of Indian embedded companies!”

Top 10 embedded companies in India


Right then! This topic should be of interest to several folks in India as well as overseas! Especially, those who are looking to tap the renowned Indian talent in embedded systems and software. It is very well known that all the leading MNCs are present in India, and well, do great work in embedded systemsContinue reading “Top 10 embedded companies in India”

Top 20 global solar photovoltaic companies


Alright folks! This has taken some time coming, but it is worth the wait! Presenting the Top 20 solar photovoltaic companies during Q1-2008. May I add here that I am extremely grateful to iSuppli’s Jon Cassell for giving me this opportunity. I was also fortunate enough to discuss this table with Dr. Henning Wicht, SeniorContinue reading “Top 20 global solar photovoltaic companies”

Top 20 global semicon companies — DRAM, Flash suppliers drop out


IC Insights recently published the May update to The McClean Report, featuring the Top 20 global semiconductor companies. Not surprisingly, there have been some significant movers and shakers. The most telling — quite a few of the major DRAM and Flash suppliers have dropped out of the Top 20 list! First the movers! Fabless supplierContinue reading “Top 20 global semicon companies — DRAM, Flash suppliers drop out”