Posted by Hydrabad: Cyient Semiconductors has entered into a strategic channel partner agreement with GlobalFoundries (GF), one of the world’s leading pure-play semiconductor foundries. The partnership marks a key development in Cyient Semiconductors’ growth strategy and strengthens its role in the global semiconductor value chain.
Under the agreement, Cyient Semiconductors becomes an authorised reseller of GlobalFoundries’ semiconductor manufacturing services and technologies. The collaboration will allow Cyient Semiconductors to offer a comprehensive suite of services including fabrication access, design enablement, technical consultation, assembly, testing, and other value-added support. These services aim to accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market for fabless semiconductor companies.
“This partnership unlocks a new dimension in our growth strategy,” said Suman Narayan, CEO of Cyient Semiconductors. “It positions us to serve the fast-growing ecosystem of fabless companies with access to world-class foundry capabilities and advanced technologies from GlobalFoundries.”
“By combining this with Cyient Semiconductor’s turnkey ASIC capabilities, we are excited to play a catalyst role in accelerating semiconductor innovation across automotive, industrial, medical, and communication sectors,” added Narayan.
The agreement establishes a close collaboration between the two companies to support emerging customers through the entire journey from concept to production. A dedicated team has been set up to ensure smooth coordination, technical support, and service delivery.
Samuel Vicari, GlobalFoundries’ Chief Customer Officer, highlighted the strategic alignment between the two organisations. “Cyient Semiconductors brings strong domain expertise, customer-centricity, and complementary design capabilities that align perfectly with GF’s mission to expand our strategic alliances across the semiconductor industry and deliver innovative technologies for essential industries globally,” he said.
“Together, we will empower next-generation companies to scale faster and smarter, without compromising on the quality and reliability expected from a leading global foundry,” added Vicari.
The partnership also supports GlobalFoundries’ channel strategy to better serve high-potential yet underrepresented customers, while enabling the Cyient Limited‘s subsidiary to enhance its global footprint in the semiconductor ecosystem.