Intel, the new research center in India opens its doors: it will focus on exascale technologies

Intel opened a new center for research and development in Hyderabad, in India. The company had confirmed the plans last year and finally everything is ready to go.

Structure matters 1,500 employees and will focus on important tasks such as solutions for exascale calculation, which means that technologies that will impact SoCs, GPUs, platforms and software will be developed to fuel Intel's growth.

The structure has an area of almost 28,000 square meters and includes six LEED Platinum certified floors, approximately 3700 square meters of laboratories and an incubation center to allow local startups to enter the IT market.

“Over the past 50 years, Intel has brought enormous computing power into the hands of millions of people, transforming the way we live and work,” said Raja Koduri, Senior VP, Chief Architect and GM of the Architecture, Graphics & Software vision from Intel.

“Now we are entering the new era of exascale computing driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. Exascale for Everyone it is an exciting vision and requires fundamental innovations in the technological offer. Intel's design and engineering centers will assist us in this mission and I look forward to the new Hyderabad center giving birth to revolutionary technologies to promote the company's growth. “

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“Over the past 20 years, Intel India has invested significantly in research and development in the country and has constantly led the development of the technological ecosystem,” added Nivruti Rai, Country Head of Intel India and VP of the Data Center Group, Intel Corporation .

“We have had a significant impact in areas such as cloud, client, graphics, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and autonomous systems. Our new design facility in Hyderabad will allow us to further strengthen innovation in India and worldwide. We thank the government of Telangana and the IT Minister for their constant support and collaboration to allow an environment conducive to the development and adoption of technology in the state. “