The organizational alliance teams global and regional efforts for the benefit of the semiconductor community. GSA and ISA will provide ongoing co-support of each other’s initiatives and activities and will focus on fostering business relationships among member companies while promoting international exhibitions, conferences and seminars. These efforts will benefit the network for both organizations. In addition, GSA and ISA will exchange industry report and research information and assist one another with trade delegations among their members.

“We look forward to an expanded and long-term rewarding partnership with GSA and its members,” said S Janakiraman, Chairman of ISA. “Our organizations will work with each other on a range of activities to demonstrate our mutual interest and value to support the semiconductor industry.”

“We have collaborated with the India Semiconductor Association on several initiatives since 2005 are pleased to officially form an organizational alliance with ISA,” said Jodi Shelton, Co-founder and Executive Director of GSA. “Future collaboration will bring increased value and resources to our global semiconductor members.”

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About GSA:

The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) mission is to accelerate the growth and increase the return on invested capital of the global semiconductor industry by fostering a more effective fabless ecosystem through collaboration, integration and innovation. It addresses the challenges within the supply chain including IP, EDA/design, wafer manufacturing, test and packaging to enable industry-wide solutions. Providing a platform for meaningful global collaboration, the Alliance identifies and articulates market opportunities, encourages and supports entrepreneurship, and provides members with comprehensive and unique market intelligence. Members include companies throughout the supply chain representing 25 countries across the globe. www.gsaglobal.org

About ISA:

ISA is the trade body representing the Indian semiconductor driven industry. ISA has around 130 members from the semiconductor driven industry from India and outside it as also its ecosystem. These include design companies, solar fabs, manufacturing companies and others in the ecosystem like venture funds, legal and IP firms. ISA is committed towards building global awareness for the Indian semiconductor driven industry and supporting its growth through focused activities. ISA has played a prominent role in supporting the Government of India in the Semiconductor Policy. This landmark decision will foster the development of the sector with major impact on the economy.

Note: Photo caption: From Left to Right: Mr. S Janakiraman, Chairman, ISA and Jodi Shelton, Co-founder and Executive Director of GSA.

GSA Contact:
Vivian Pangburn
Vice President, Global Marketing
(972) 866-7579, ext. 140
vpangburn@fsa.org

Media Contact:
Helena Ronner/Richard Membreno
Shelton PR
(972) 239-5119 ext. 142/135
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ISA Media Contact:

Gaurav K. Punjabi
+91-80-4147 3250
gaurav@isaonline.org