Wipro Limited on Friday announced an expanded collaboration with Intel Foundry to expedite chip design innovation amid increased demand owing to an ongoing AI boom.
Wipro will work with Intel Foundry to accelerate the development of Intel’s most advanced process nodes, including the Intel18A process node, the company said in a statement.
The global AI chip market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 38 per cent annually from 2023 to 2032, and the company seeks to make good on the surge by joining hands with the US-based chipmaker.
The company said its expertise in design services combined with Intel Foundry's manufacturing capabilities will empower clients, particularly in sectors like automotive, industrial, and telecommunications, with the use of advanced Gen AI-driven designs and foundry services.
Atul Kapur, Vice President & Business Head – HiTech, Wipro Limited, said, "This new collaboration with Intel Foundry marks a significant step towards becoming a part of the semiconductor industry. This creates opportunities for Wipro and supports chip supply and chip manufacturing."
He added, “Together, with Intel, we will deliver silicon devices to our clients with proven industry-standard flows and process technologies from Intel Foundry. We will be targeting new startup markets, especially in the Gen AI space, helping our clients further shorten the time to market."
Harmeet Chauhan, Global Head of Wipro Engineering Edge, said the Bengaluru-based firm will leverage Intel’s strong worldwide fabrication plants to ensure silicon availability.
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