With the aim to advance the innovation in connected devices and services, Sasken Technologies said that it has joined the Qualcomm IoT Accelerator Program, an initiative by American chipmaker aimed at supporting and accelerating innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) space.
The program is designed to connect businesses with a qualified network of providers that offer IoT solutions based on Qualcomm Technologies' platforms.
“We have partnered with Qualcomm Technologies and have joined their IoT Accelerator Program. This association with Qualcomm Technologies offers opportunities for both organisations. Our intent is to contribute to the growth of the IoT ecosystem,” said Abhijit Kabra, CEO, Sasken Technologies.
“Our history of working with Qualcomm Technologies and the idea of using IoT to benefit various sectors is what brings us together. By integrating Sasken's knowledge in IoT solutions and Qualcomm Technologies' innovations, our goal is to develop impactful solutions across different sectors,” Kabra said.
Qualcomm IoT Accelerator Program is based on partnerships that have the potential to reshape industries and business models. So far over 146 companies have joined the programme.
Atul Suri, VP, Strategy and Analysis and global head of business development and partnerships, Qualcomm Technologies, said, “The Qualcomm IoT Accelerator Program aims to develop a comprehensive ecosystem of connected IoT devices.
The program is based on partnerships that have the potential to reshape industries and business models. This partnership with Sasken will benefit from Sasken's background in IoT product engineering and Qualcomm Technologies' advanced technologies to speed up the development of secure and efficient IoT solutions.”
The collaboration between the two companies seeks to address the challenges experienced by multiple industries in their IoT projects, such as integration, scalability, and security. By using Sasken's comprehensive IoT capabilities and Qualcomm Technologies' wireless technologies, the partnership aims to provide businesses with solutions that enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth, said the company.
Rajiv C Mody, Chairman, Sasken Technologies, said, “Our partnership with Qualcomm Technologies is a deliberate move to promote the uptake of IoT across different sectors. Our goal is to advance the possibilities of what IoT can offer.”
“Through this partnership, our aim is to provide solutions that address both present requirements and future expectations. Our collective efforts will focus on the future of connected devices, assisting our clients in this changing digital environment,” Mody said.
