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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ericsson begins commercial release of made-in-India network antenna from VVDN facility
Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson has started rolling out its first-ever made-in-India mobile network antenna from electronic contract manufacturer VVDN's facility, the company said on Monday. In April, Ericsson announced setting up Ericsson Antenna System (EAS) production in India in collaboration with VVDN Technologies . The facility was inaugurated by Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia . "This is more than the launch of a manufacturing unit-it marks the birth of a facility that will power the networks of tomorrow and connect millions across the globe. It demonstrates global confidence in India's capabilities and India's growing confidence in its future," Scindia said. VVDN is one of the electronic manufacturing services companies that is eligible for the telecom production-linked incentive scheme . Live Events "The new antenna is ready for commercial release in June, with international shipments starting in July. These antennas will be for both domestic operators and international customers," Ericsson India Managing Director Nitin Bansal said. Ericsson said that it is expanding its passive antenna manufacturing and engineering ecosystem in India -- building an end-to-end capability that includes local sourcing, production, and engineering, with solutions specifically designed to meet global and Indian network requirements. "With more than 50 per cent of antenna content now produced locally, Ericsson is entering the next phase: evolving its India-based engineering capabilities to support regional adaptation, accelerate innovation, and scale with global demand. Ericsson's advanced passive antennas are at the forefront of next-generation 5G infrastructure ," the statement said. This is the second manufacturing facility of Ericsson in India. The company has already partnered with Jabil Circuit to manufacture 4G and 5G radios, RAN Compute, and microwave products. Bansal said that the capacity being set up with VVDN is completely new. "It is a completely separate factory for antenna manufacturing, whereas Jabil manufactures 4G and 5G radios, RAN (radio access network) compute, and microwave products for Ericsson in Pune, India," he said. Bansal said Ericsson's investment in local production and engineering not only strengthens India's telecom infrastructure but also contributes to building a resilient, future-ready ecosystem.
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Ericsson's antenna manufacturing unit bolsters global confidence in India: Minister
New Delhi: The launch of Ericsson's manufacturing unit demonstrates global confidence in India's capabilities and the country's growing confidence in its future, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday. Inaugurating Ericsson's state-of-the-art antenna manufacturing facility at VVDN's Global Innovation Park in Manesar, Haryana, the minister said this is more than the launch of a manufacturing unit — it marks the birth of a facility that will power the networks of tomorrow and connect millions across the globe. Highlighting the broader vision of the government, the minister added, 'This is where global technology converges with Indian ingenuity. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the 'Make in India' mission is evolving into a 'Make for the World' movement.' Emphasising the transformative impact of global technology partnerships on India's telecom sector, the Union Minister noted that global investments from companies like Ericsson, Apple, Google, and Qualcomm go beyond financial contributions. 'They bring cutting-edge technology, world-class production standards, and extensive training capabilities for our engineers,' he said, adding that such collaborations have been instrumental in positioning Indian talent on the global stage. Highlighting Ericsson's contribution, Scindia said the company's initiatives — including network APIs, automation, and its Global AI Accelerator in Bengaluru — have significantly advanced India's role in the global value chain. 'As India transitions from its Amrit Kaal to its Shatabdi Kaal over the next two decades,' this journey will not only transform India, but through India, help transform the world,' said the minister. The facility, developed in collaboration between Ericsson and VVDN Technologies, is Ericsson's first to produce passive antennas in India for global markets. Shipments are expected to commence in July 2025. This facility is one of its kind, where more than 50 per cent of the passive antenna production, built to meet rigorous domestic and international standards, for the domestic market will be localised, reinforcing India's emergence as a trusted global manufacturing and innovation hub. Citing the success of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, he noted that it has attracted over Rs 4,000 crore in investment, generated Rs 80,000 crore in production output, and created more than 34,000 jobs. Liberalised FDI policies and sectoral reforms have further unlocked growth with over $39 billion in foreign investment since 2000, and telecom now contributing nearly 7 per cent of India's GDP. 'This facility is a long-term investment in Indian talent, engineering, and innovation. We are committed to building a full-spectrum antenna ecosystem here,' said Mikael Eriksson, Ericsson's Head of Antenna Systems.
Coin Geek
05-05-2025
- Business
- Coin Geek
India showcases first ‘Made in India' AI server
Homepage > News > Tech > India showcases first 'Made in India' AI server Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... India has announced the launch of its first fully designed artificial intelligence (AI) server, named 'Adipoli.' It is manufactured by VVDN Technologies, an Indian company focused on design-led manufacturing with full backward integration. The AI server features eight graphics processing units (GPUs) and has been entirely developed in India, showcasing the nation's expanding capabilities in cutting-edge electronics and artificial intelligence. VVDN's headquarters is in Gurugram, northern India, and its North American headquarters is in Fremont, CA, USA. According to the company's website, it helps global customers across regions including the U.S., Canada, Europe, India, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. With 11 research and development (R&D) centres and a team of over 5,000 engineers, VVDN develops next-generation solutions such as AI servers, EV products, cameras, Wi-Fi 7 access points, and more. Showcasing the AI server, India's information technology minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said, 'This is [an] 8 GPU AI server which is fully designed in India.' Vaishnaw commended VVDN Technologies for their efforts and described the launch as a significant milestone for the 'Make in India' initiative. While inaugurating the company's Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line in Manesar, Gurugram, the minister highlighted that electronics manufacturing in India has increased fivefold over the past six years, with exports witnessing a sixfold rise. Calling it one of the most notable achievements of the 'Make in India' campaign, Vaishnaw emphasized that the sector now provides employment to over 25 lakh (2.5 million) people and is on track for rapid expansion in the near future. 'Over a period of time, India has developed strong capabilities in electronics design. These capabilities now include products related to the automobile sector, power electronics, signalling, and security systems. Designing and manufacturing of such products is increasingly happening within India, which is a significant achievement under the Prime Minister's 'Make in India' program,' he told reporters. Vaishnaw highlighted that India's commitment to safeguarding intellectual property rights is earning international recognition, strengthening investor confidence and fostering innovation nationwide. 'With the recent addition [of the] electronic component scheme, the depth and scope of development will further expand. Moreover, the reliability of Indian products and the country's commitment to respecting intellectual property rights are gaining global recognition,' he added. 'As part of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), this AI server—powered by AMD CPUs and GPUs—has been jointly designed by CDAC Bangalore and VVDN Technologies, and proudly manufactured by VVDN in India,' VVDN said in a LinkedIn post. 'We are honored to contribute to this prestigious national mission, accelerating India's AI capabilities and strengthening its presence on the global technology landscape,' the company added. VVDN's new initiatives Vaishnaw also inaugurated VVDN Technologies' state-of-the-art Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Line and Mechanical Innovation Park at the company's Global Innovation Park in Manesar, Haryana. The newly inaugurated SMT Line is VVDN's largest to date and supports PCB sizes up to 850mm x 560mm with an industry-leading speed of 250,000 components per hour. 'It will enable the mass production of high-tech products such as AI servers, networking devices, and motherboards,' the Ministry of Electronics & IT said in a statement. Meanwhile, the Mechanical Innovation Park, spanning 150,000 sq. ft., will house facilities for tool-making, CNC, EDM, and injection molding, creating a fully integrated design-to-production ecosystem. These facilities are expected to generate over 3,000 new skilled jobs, furthering the government's vision for employment generation and high-tech skilling. The inauguration event serves as a testament to the synergy between progressive government policy and dynamic private sector initiatives, the statement said. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is focused on creating an enabling environment with improved ease of doing business, reliable power supply, world-class infrastructure, and strong institutional support. During his visit to the facility, Vaishnaw noted the growing strength of India's design ecosystem, pointing out that the location hosts a team of over 5,000 engineers working on complex, AI-embedded systems. 'India now has the talent not only to manufacture but also to design sophisticated electronic products,' the minister said. He added that this gives the country a significant edge over others lacking in design capability. Vaishnaw also interacted with the engineers and workers of the facility and urged them to continue to work towards boosting the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. He also emphasized the importance of indigenously produced tools, stating that India now designs and manufactures design tools domestically—an important leap in achieving technological self-reliance. Citing the recent deployment of 6,000 AI servers by VVDN, Vaishnaw termed it a milestone that showcases India's hardware capability. The minister reiterated India's commitment to building a trusted electronics manufacturing base, anchored in the protection of intellectual property rights, design-led innovation, and diverse rare earth supply chains. He also shared details of a three-tier skilling strategy, which includes basic training, on-site product-specific training, and industry-aligned university courses—especially relevant for high capital-expenditure skills in the sector. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme India recently approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme for making India self-reliant in the electronics supply chain. This scheme aims to develop a robust component ecosystem by attracting large investments—both global and domestic—in the electronics component manufacturing ecosystem, increasing domestic value addition by developing capacity and capabilities, and integrating Indian companies with global value chains. The scheme aims to generate additional direct employment of 91,600 persons and many indirect jobs as well during its tenure. The scheme provides differentiated incentives to Indian manufacturers tailored to overcome specific disabilities for various categories of components and sub-assemblies to acquire technological capabilities and achieve economies of scale. According to Vaishnaw, while active components are covered under the National Semiconductor Mission, passive components will be supported through the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme. Together, they will complete the bouquet of electronics component manufacturing, making India truly self-reliant. The minister added that the scheme is expected to significantly boost domestic production, create jobs, and reduce import dependency. He expressed confidence that India's integrated approach to design, manufacturing, skilling, and trusted innovation will propel the nation to a leadership position in the global electronics landscape. 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Times of Oman
18-04-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
India-made electronic products are gaining global recognition: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi: The rising reliability of India-made electronic products and the country's growing commitment to protecting intellectual property rights are gaining strong recognition within the global market, Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday. He added that this credibility is driving new opportunities for manufacturers, designers, and especially India's youth. Speaking at VVDN Technologies' Global Innovation Park in Manesar, where he inaugurated a new SMT (Surface Mount Technology) Line, the Minister highlighted the rapid strides made under the government's 'Make in India' initiative. "Over a period of time, India has developed strong capabilities in electronics design. These capabilities now include products related to the automobile sector, power electronics, signaling, and security systems. Designing and manufacturing of such products is increasingly happening within India, which is a significant achievement under the Prime Minister's 'Make in India' program," he told reporters. "With the recent addition electronic component scheme, the depth and scope of development will further expand. Moreover, the reliability of Indian products and the country's commitment to respecting intellectual property rights are gaining global recognition," he added. He emphasized that a key development in the electronic sector has been the emergence of large-scale design teams within manufacturing firms. "We are here in a facility which has a design team as big as 5,000 engineers. These young engineers are designing some of the most complex products, embedded with AI, moving far beyond legacy systems," he said. Calling this a "big leap", Vaishnaw stressed that India's edge lies in its design talent -- something many other countries lack. "This is very important because this is going to give us that big advantage compared to many other countries which don't have this much design talent," he said. He noted that India's electronics manufacturing has grown fivefold in the past decade, touching Rs 11 lakh crore, while exports have increased six times to over Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Vaishnaw pointed out the emergence of large in-house design teams as a major strength. "We are in a facility where over 5,000 engineers are working on complex AI-powered systems. This kind of design talent gives India a huge advantage over many other countries," he said. The sector now employs around 25 lakh people, many of whom are working on cutting-edge technologies, he said, adding that the innovation and trust in Indian products are propelling the industry forward. The minister also announced a new government-approved scheme for electronics component manufacturing. "With this, the ecosystem will deepen further. Passive components will now be included along with active ones under the semiconductor mission -- completing the foundation of a self-reliant electronics industry," Vaishnaw said. The newly inaugurated SMT Line is VVDN's largest, supporting PCB sizes up to 850mm x 560mm, with a high-speed capacity of 250,000 CPH (components per hour). This advanced infrastructure will enable WVDN to manufacture large and complex products such as Al servers, networking equipment, and motherboards-- helping reduce import dependence and strengthening India's supply chain resilience.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
VVDN and Red Hat Collaborate to Deliver Cutting-Edge RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Solution on Red Hat OpenShift
GURUGRAM, India, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VVDN Technologies, a global provider of software, product engineering, and electronics manufacturing services and solutions, collaborates with Red Hat Inc., the world's leading provider of open source solutions, to deploy its RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) on Red Hat OpenShift. VVDN's RIC is certified on Red Hat OpenShift and is set to revolutionize the performance, scalability, and security of Radio Access Networks (RAN) for global enterprises and telcos. VVDN's deep expertise in RIC with Red Hat OpenShift, the industry's leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes, delivers unparalleled scalability, security, and real-time optimization. With the rapid adoption of 5G technologies and the growing demand for high-performance network solutions, this collaboration helps address the industry's need for enhanced RAN management and automation. As a certified solution on Red Hat OpenShift, VVDN's RIC solution is designed to enhance the performance and efficiency of RAN by optimizing and automating network resources in real time. Key benefits of VVDN's RIC solution include real-time optimization, which continuously adjusts network parameters for optimal performance and user experience, AI-driven insights that use machine learning algorithms to predict and resolve network issues before they impact users, enhanced flexibility that supports various RAN architectures and multi-vendor environments, and improved resource utilization, which maximizes efficiency and reduces operational costs. By deploying VVDN's RIC solution on Red Hat OpenShift, enterprises can leverage the power of Red Hat's cloud-native capabilities containerization to deploy and manage RIC services more seamlessly. The deployment of RIC on Red Hat OpenShift offers streamlined scalability by enabling automatic scaling of RIC components to help meet demand and support high availability. It also provides enhanced flexibility with a cloud-native environment, supports integrated development using DevSecOps practices through CI/CD pipelines, and offers robust security features to protect RIC applications and data. Puneet Agarwal, CEO, VVDN Technologies said: "Collaborating with Red Hat is a pivotal step for VVDN as we continue to push the boundaries of telecom innovation. This collaboration allows us to combine our RIC expertise with Red Hat's renowned hybrid cloud application platform, Red Hat OpenShift, providing telecom operators and enterprises with a solution that meets current demands and is future-proofed for the growing complexities of 5G and beyond." Marshal Correia, Vice President and General Manager, Red Hat India said: "Red Hat is excited to collaborate with VVDN Technologies to certify their RAN Intelligent Controller on Red Hat OpenShift. Together, we aim to deliver more scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions for modern networks. By combining RAN optimization with the capabilities of Red Hat OpenShift, this collaboration can help empower real-time optimization, AI-driven insights, and enhanced efficiency, addressing the evolving demands of enterprises and telcos in the 5G era." About VVDN: Founded in 2007, VVDN is a technology innovation company focusing primarily on Software Services, Product Engineering and Manufacturing Services. VVDN's India HQ is located at Gurgaon, India, and its North America HQ is located in Fremont, CA, USA. VVDN has a presence across the world with offices in US, Canada, Europe, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. With 11 advanced R&D Centres, VVDN is fully equipped to design, develop & test the complete hardware, mechanical & software required for a complete product or solution. VVDN's 7 Manufacturing facilities are located at Manesar, Gurgaon, and Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India, which includes in-house best-in-class SMT Factory, Mold & Tooling Factory, Injection Molding, Die Casting, Powder Coating, Sheet Metal, Product Assembly Factory, and Product Certifications labs. Company offers a comprehensive suite of services from Hardware to Mechanical, Embedded Software to Cloud & Apps, Testing & Validation to Automation as well as Mass Manufacturing to its global customers. Red Hat and OpenShift are trademarks or registered trademarks of Red Hat, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. Logo: View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio
