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 Sasken's headquarters at Bangalore, India | |
| Formerly | Sasken Communication Technologies Limited |
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| Type | Public |
| ISIN | INE231F01020 |
| Industry | |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Headquarters | 139/25, Ring Road, Domlur, , India |
Area served | Worldwide |
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| Services | |
| Revenue |  ₹ 504.31 crores (FY 18–19) |
| ₹ 90.42 crores (FY 18–19) | |
Number of employees | 2,000 (March 2019) |
| Website | www |
Sasken Technologies Limited (formerly Sasken Communication Technologies Limited) is an Indian multinational technology services company, based in Bengaluru.
Sasken Technologies is a global leader in Product Engineering and Embedded Software delivering concept-to-market and chip-to-cognition R&D solutions across semiconductors, automotive, industrials, consumer electronics, smart and enterprise devices, satellite communications, telecom, and transportation. For more than 36 years, Sasken has used its engineering expertise and patented technologies to support over 100 Fortune 500 companies and power more than a billion devices worldwide.
With the acquisition of Borqs Technologies, Sasken has strengthened its capabilities in Original Design Manufacturing (ODM). This brings together end-to-end capabilities from product ideas and IP development to engineering, manufacturing, and commercialization for connected products such as mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, rugged devices, critical communication devices, and IoT solutions. Sasken Silicon adds advanced ASIC design, SoC development, and semiconductor engineering capabilities, helping customers build next-generation products.
It includes major technology programs such as the world’s first LTE-based mobile satellite equipment and satellite phone development. We bring strong digital engineering capabilities across cloud, DevOps, SecOps, cybersecurity, data, software platforms, and testing and validation. These capabilities help customers modernize products, improve performance, strengthen security, and bring solutions to market faster. From product design and software development to system integration and manufacturing, we solve complex engineering challenges across the entire product lifecycle.
With engineering and delivery centres in India, Finland, Germany, Japan, China and the United States, Sasken brings deep experience in cellular modems, radio access networks, and satellite communications. In automotive, we work with Tier-1 customers to support innovation in connected systems and software-defined vehicles.
Sasken combine deep engineering, strong delivery, and a clear understanding of customer needs. Help businesses move faster, reduce complexity, and turn ideas into successful products.
Their solutions are backed by CMMI-DEV-V2.0-ML3, ISO 9001 for quality, ISO/IEC 27001 for information security, and ISO/IEC 27701 for privacy. Our proprietary quality management system strengthens our services and supports consistent customer satisfaction. Our commitment to the environment, health, and safety is backed by ISO 14001 certification. We are also compliant with the ISO 26262 Road Vehicles–Functional Safety standard for functional safety management, software product development, and supporting processes. Our quality management systems are compliant with the Automotive SPICE standard.
Origin
[edit]Sasken was founded by Rajiv C Mody, its chairman & MD, and three other co-founders: Krishna Jhaveri, Suresh Dholakia, and Badruddin Agarwala. Sasken came into being as Silicon Automation Systems in 1989 in a small warehouse in Fremont, California. Later, the company changed its name to Sasken Communication Technologies Limited. The name 'Sasken' is a portmanteau of its original name (SAS) and 'ken', the Scottish word for knowledge.
Sasken acquired the operations of Blue Broadband Technologies in 2005, creating Sasken Network Engineering Limited (SNEL).[2] Sasken acquired iSoftTech Private Limited, Chennai in June 2006.[3] In September 2006, Sasken acquired the Finnish company Botnia Hightech Oy, now known as Sasken Finland Oy.[4]
On 24 January 2007, Sasken entered into a joint venture with Tata Autocomp, known as TACO Sasken Automotive Electronics Pvt Ltd (TSAE).[5]
In February 2017, Sasken Communication Technologies Limited announced that it had changed its name to Sasken Technologies Limited.[6] In January 2018, Sasken unveiled a new logo.[7]
In July 2022, Sasken announced that Abhijit Kabra was appointed as the CEO.[8] In June 2024, Sasken's board designated Rajiv C. Mody as CEO in addition to his existing position of chairman and managing director.[9]
In April 2025, Sasken acquired Borqs, an embedded software and products company.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ https://hrnxt.com/news/executive-moves/sasken-names-priyaranjan-as-cfo-b-ramkumar-as-chief-risk-officer/51049/2022/08/10/
- ↑ "Sasken acquires firm to foray into telecom network management". Business Standard India. 19 February 2005. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "Sasken acquires iSoftTech for $1.5m". The Economic Times. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "Sasken acquires Finland-based co in all cash deal". The Economic Times. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ Reporter, B. S. (26 January 2007). "Sasken enters into JV with Tata AutoComp". Business Standard India. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "Sasken Communication Technologies Limited announces corporate name change to Sasken Technologies Limited to reflect its broad range of services". @businessline. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "Sasken unveils new logo to reflect its 30-year-old heritage". -DQChannels. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
- ↑ "Sasken appoints Abhijit Kabra as its chief executive officer". EquityBulls. 20 July 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "CMD Rajiv C. Mody Appointed CEO of Sasken Technologies". Board Stewardship.
- ↑ "Sasken Technologies Completes Acquisition of Borqs Technologies".
- Software companies of India
- Companies based in Bengaluru
- Indian companies established in 1989
- Software companies established in 1989
- 1989 establishments in Karnataka
- Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange of India
- Companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange
- Multinational companies headquartered in India