The complexity of semiconductor production, as well as other topics, are clarified by Ashwin Rangan, Senior VP of Engineering and CIIO, ICANN. India has outstanding scientific potential that will advance technology. Despite this, we haven’t been able to become a leader in semiconductor technology; India still lacks IP ownership in the majority of areas.
How likely is it that India will join the exclusive club of technological leadership?
Many nations and corporations consult Ashwin Rangan, Senior VP of Engineering and Chief Information and Innovation Officer, ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), for technology strategy. Ashwin Rangan recently received the prestigious 2022 SoCal CIO of the Year ORBIE Award in the US. He discusses developing technology, the difficulties involved in producing semiconductors, and India’s advantages and disadvantages in this interview.
What position does India occupy within the IT ecosystem?
Hardware and software are located at the top of the funnel, within the constraints of the ecosystem. Applications make up the top layer of software, and embedded software is found underneath. When componentry for real-time operating systems is enabled, semiconductors come to life. Both of these levels have value-add and value-capture.
There is a vast array of technologies used in hardware, and enormous industries are in charge of producing them. These include devices for computing, networking, and storage, such as smartphones and tablets. To put these gadgets together, mechanical parts and semiconductors must be supplied from many regions of the globe.
