Innovation Haven
Ankita Rai, Sudhir Chowdhary
Posted: Monday, Jan 16, 2012 at 0225 hrs IST
: In August 1985, American chip maker Texas Instruments set up a research and development (R&D) facility in Bangalore and became the first global technology company to establish its presence in India. Ever since, India has been an integral source of intellectual property for big tech multinationals. The availability of a growing engineering talent pool, a vibrant technology ecosystem and a supportive investment climate in the country have been the key reasons for tech giants to set up their R&D operations here. The current economic situation has not dampened their spirits, and some of the brightest minds running these creative hotspots tell Sudhir Chowdhary & Ankita Rai that they revving up their engines of innovation and value creation from India.
Making computing life simple
Located in India’s Silicon Valley Bangalore, HP Labs India is one of seven HP Labs worldwide. Its goal is to make computing as simple as using a mobile phone,...