Freescale Technology Forum 2009 re-inforces focus on design innovation

BANGALORE, INDIA: Freescale Semiconductor is hosting its fifth annual Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) at The Leela Palace in Bangalore.

The two-day event, targeted at the design ecosystem, has evolved into a platform that provides attendees the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in embedded design, engage with industry experts and attend in-depth technical sessions across a wide range of technologies.

Over a 1000 people attended the opening session today. The keynote address by Rich Beyer, Chairman and CEO, Freescale Semiconductor was followed by the guest keynote addresses of Mr. Sanjay Nayak, CEO, Tejas Networks and Dr. Anil Menon, President, Globalisation and Connectivity, Cisco.

Sharing his vision on the industry’s future, Rich Beyer, Chairman and CEO, Freescale Semiconductor said: “The market for non-traditional technologies is growing tremendously. Today, we are witnessing a revolution in the netbook space and there are sectors like energy harvesting that are capturing the imagination of the industry. In the current scenario, the prevalent philosophy is ‘to do more with less’ and Freescale remains committed to supporting its investments in such path-breaking technologies.”Rich Beyer, chairman and CEO, Freescale

The highlight of the forum is the much awaited prototype of the netbook, based on Freescale’s i.MX51 processor, which is expected to enable sub-$200 devices, revolutionizing the smartbook market. The event will also feature over 20 demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies from Freescale and its partners in the areas of solar, networking, wireless and medical electronics.

“India’s telecom market, one of the fastest growing markets in the world today is unique, not only because of the growth we are experiencing but also because of the innovation we witness, be it in the area of low-cost handsets, pricing models or value added services such as distance education through the Internet. There is enormous potential in areas such as broadband, triple-play services such as IPTV and 3G-enabled services, to transform how urban and rural India communicate, and experience entertainment,” said Sanjay Nayak, CEO, Tejas Networks.

“Telecom product companies in India are capitalizing on their proximity to this vibrant market, and evolving an ecosystem to innovate locally, and also develop world-class communications equipment and solutions for global markets,” he added.

FTF India 2009 will include more than 50 hours of technical training sessions organized into six tracks: Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, Networking and Enabling Technologies.

“Globalisation is leading to a greater convergence among economies, creating more opportunities for growth. Technology will play a critical role in enabling countries capitalize on this phenomenon. We believe the network is evolving as a platform for socio-economic transformation and environmental sustainability, thus empowering urban and rural communities. As India emerges as the hotbed of innovation, we see huge potential in collaborating with our partners here, to replicate models and solutions in other emerging and advanced markets,” said Dr. Anil Menon, President Globalisation and Smart+Connected Communities, Cisco Systems.