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Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq:SNPS) is
the Silicon to Software partner for innovative companies developing the
electronic products and software applications we rely on every day. As the
world's 15th largest software company, Synopsys has a long history of being a
global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP and is
also growing its leadership in software quality and security solutions.
Synopsys established its
operations in Colombo in 2015, and since then the R&D team has grown to
approximately 100 engineers involved in the research, design and development of
key EDA technologies and products that enable ‘Smart, Secure Everything from
Silicon to Software’ in the global electronics market. The Sri Lanka operation
is engaged in R&D activities across core EDA, and its objective is to grow
in advanced technology areas such as machine learning and artificial
intelligence to embrace the era of ‘smart everything’.
Synopsys Inc, has announced it is
investing in R&D capabilities in its Sri Lanka operations. To extend its
local R&D capabilities, Synopsys is working with the University of
Moratuwa, the University of Peradeniya and the University of Ruhuna to build
very-large-scale integration (VLSI) and electronic design automation (EDA)
skill sets to help graduating engineers meet ever-evolving challenges in
semiconductor design, EDA, semiconductor IP and software security and quality.
Synopsys has evolved from its
roots as a start-up logic synthesis enterprise in 1986 to being the world
leader in EDA and one of the world’s largest software companies, employing more
than 11,000 employees in more than 100 offices. The company was founded by Dr.
Aart de Geus, one of the world’s leading experts on logic synthesis and
simulation. Dr. de Geus is known throughout the electronics and semiconductor
industries for his technical, business and community achievements, with
multiple awards including Electronic Business Magazine’s ‘CEO of the Year’, the
Silicon Valley Engineering Council Hall of Fame Award and the Silicon Valley
Leadership Group’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Dr. Pradip K. Dutta - Corporate
Vice President of Synopsys. Inc. and the Managing Director of its wholly owned
subsidiary, Synopsys (India) Private Limited said that “We are building up
competence in verification technology, which is core to EDA software. We plan
to continue to invest and develop expertise in Sri Lanka as part of our R&D
presence in South Asia.”
“Sri Lanka is the latest addition
to our worldwide R&D operations, and we are impressed with the engineering
talent here. We are collaborating with academia in Sri Lanka and across our
operations in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific, allowing us to further
strengthen our global R&D footprint,” said Dr. Aart de Geus.
Speaking on the growth potential
in Sri Lanka, Farazy Fahmy – Director of Research and Development at Synopsys said,
“We are hiring and developing talent, investing in state-of-the-art
facilities, and partnering with universities to build VLSI and EDA expertise.”
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