ALPHAWAVE IP ENTERS PARTNERSHIP WITH INTEL FOUNDRY SERVICES

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 -- Alphawave IP, a global leader in high-speed connectivity for the world’s technology infrastructure, is entering a partnership with Intel Foundry Services (IFS).

Under the partnership, Alphawave IP has joined the IFS Accelerator - IP Alliance as an anchor member, focused on providing leading-edge connectivity solutions for mutual customers with IFS, according to a statement.

President and Chief Executive Officer of Alphawave, Tony Pialis said: “We are pleased to be an anchor member of the IFS Accelerator - IP Alliance, which will enable our mutual customers to build some of the most advanced semiconductor products in the world, with IFS as their manufacturing one-stop-shop.”

Meanwhile, President, Intel Foundry Services, Randhir Thakur said: “We are pleased to have Alphawave IP join the alliance as a charter member focused on the highest-end connectivity solutions. We look forward to working with Alphawave to extend their leadership IP with IFS for the benefit of our mutual global customers.”

The launch of IFS is a pivotal moment in the semiconductor industry, which has recently grappled with supply shortages, a reduced number of competitors offering high end foundry services, and a lack of suppliers focused on IP for high end connectivity solutions.

By combining Intel’s manufacturing and operational prowess with Alphawave IP’s technology leadership in connectivity solutions, the partnership will enable some of the world’s largest chip companies and hyperscalers to build the most advanced semiconductor devices in 2022 and beyond.

-- BERNAMA