L&T Semiconductor Technologies on Tuesday said it will collaborate with IBM on processor technology development. The partnership will look to advance the design of processors for crucial sectors, including automotive, energy, industrial, and hybrid cloud systems.
Together, the two companies will focus on creating high-performance, secure, and scalable processors for edge devices and hybrid cloud environments. The partnership is expected to support India’s ambition of becoming a significant player in the global semiconductor industry by developing competitive technology solutions across multiple sectors.
“This is one of the most exciting times in the history of technology, specifically India's semiconductor tech ecosystem. The goal of our work with IBM is to harness our cutting-edge semiconductor design technology and IBM’s advanced processors to forge next-gen technology products,” said Sandeep Kumar, CEO, L&T Semiconductor Technologies in a statement.
This partnership builds on IBM’s existing initiatives in India, including a memorandum of understanding with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to boost processor design and manufacturing for high-performance computing.
“Semiconductors are the driving force behind the AI revolution, delivering the essential processing power that propels innovation. IBM India is excited to explore the opportunity to collaborate with L&T in advancing the semiconductor industry and accelerating innovation through our technical expertise. As a leader in semiconductor and processor design, we are committed to contributing to the growth of India's semiconductor sector,” said Sandip Patel, Managing Director of IBM India and South Asia.