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KPIT Cummins to hire 400 for ATS arm

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BANGALORE: The magic words -- convergence and mobility —have given a major thrust to Pune-based KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd., a provider of semiconductor solutions and embedded tools.



The company also has plans to boost the workforce in its Advanced Technology Services (ATS) division by recruiting 400+ people over the next 18 months.



Having invested US $2 million on its new VLSI design center in Bangalore, the semiconductor solutions and embedded tools maker plans substantial investments over the next two years.



Having long been a traditional software services firm catering to the manufacturing, banking and financial services segments, the company's three-year old Advanced Technology Services (ATS) division - which comprises industrial automation, automotive electronics, semiconductor systems and embedded tools - has been witnessing a lot of action. Praveen Acharya, Vice President - VLSI center, KPIT Cummins Infosystems, said, "We have grown by about 300 to 400 percent over the last (fiscal) year and expect growth on the same lines this year too."



The company, which largely provides engineering design services to the automobile industry, is also inching into the mobile space, porting operating systems for mobile applications, and building solutions for mobile players and utility convergence.



It is also focusing on the consumer electronics space and is working with a telco on developing handhelds with increased capabilities and new features such as DVB-H.



DVB-H is a new video-broadcasting standard, which enables 'TV on the go.' He added, "Having acquired knowledge about DVB-H, KPIT Cummins plans to work in tandem with semiconductor companies to provide solutions and development tools to end customers."



However, with microelectronics fast becoming an integral part of automotive engineering, the automobile industry still remains its strongest growth area. The company is working on tools, such as measurement and engine control, body electronics and driver information systems. "The current major focus area is automobile safety - body electronics, crash control, risk detection, car infotainment and navigation," said Acharya.



The company sees US, Japan and Mainland China emerging as the hotbeds for technology innovation and creation in this segment.



SAP is another new thrust area for the company. It has acquired Panex, a consulting organization, and plans to provide SAP solutions and consulting for the global market.

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