American chipset manufacturer, Broadcom is focusing on developing solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) market in India at its Bengaluru research and development (R&D) unit. This centre is developing solutions around wireless, networking and video technologies.
Broadcom has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services to integrate its Wireless Internet Connectivity for Embedded Devices (WICED) solutions on to the latter’s Connected Universe Platform (TCUP). The company is of the view that this will enable rapid development and deployment of IoT solutions and smart, connected products.
The company also plans to provide local technical support, certified modules and tools to help partners come out with connected devices with shorter time to market. It is also investing in creating local teams and support as well as building a partner ecosystem to help innovators.
India is the largest R&D base for Broadcom outside of the US. The company spends about $2.4 billion annually on its R&D operations.
