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SYNOPSYS WEEK: PRESIDENTIAL AWARD, LEADERSHIP CHANGE & ACHIEVEMENTS
October 17, 2013 - 17:41 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's IT sector recorded 25% growth as of the end
of 2012 compared to the year before. Turnover amounted to $250 million
in the sector. According to Armenia's Union of Information Technology
Enterprises (UITE), there are about 350 enterprises operating in the
information and communication technology sector in Armenia today with
total staff of around 10,000 people.
Synopsys Armenia is the biggest employer in information technology
sector of Armenia. Its staff is currently about 625 employees and it
is growing by 30% every year. Synopsys has some 70 local offices in
North America, Europe, Japan and Asia, with its headquarters based
in California.
Synopsys Inc appeared on the Armenian market after the merger of
Leda Design and Monterey Arset into one, Synopsys Armenia open joint
stock company, in October 2004. Synopsys Armenia CJSC provides R&D
and product support in EDA, design for manufacturing (DFM) and the
development of semiconductor intellectual property (IP).
To develop the IT and communication technologies sector, the company
has been conducting a number of events in the framework of a Synopsys
Week in Armenia.
An annual international microelectronics Olympiad is also among
significant events in the sector. The event was held October 16,
with President Sargsyan granting educational awards to school and
university students who excel in their academic and social activities.
On October 16, an announcement was made that Anwar Awad, vice
president of engineering at Synopsys, has replaced Rich Goldman, vice
president for corporate marketing and strategic alliances and chief
executive officer of Synopsys Armenia CJSC, as executive sponsor of
the Armenia site.
Speaking at a news conference Hovik Musaelyan, Synopsus Armenia chief
executive manager thanked Rich Goldman for 9 years of cooperation and
his invaluable contribution to the company and to the development of
IT sector in Armenia.
Anwar Awad said: "Since establishing Synopsys Armenia, the
capabilities of our team have grown significantly. Today, with over
550 engineers, our Armenian teams are working on the very leading
edge of semiconductor processes, all the way to FinFET technologies
at 16 nanometers," said Anwar Awad. "Our achievements in Armenia
are a testament to the professionalism and commitment of dedicated
Synopsoids at all levels of our organization. I look forward to
working with our team for continued investment in our Armenian site
and in our employees there."
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/171418/
October 17, 2013 - 17:41 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's IT sector recorded 25% growth as of the end
of 2012 compared to the year before. Turnover amounted to $250 million
in the sector. According to Armenia's Union of Information Technology
Enterprises (UITE), there are about 350 enterprises operating in the
information and communication technology sector in Armenia today with
total staff of around 10,000 people.
Synopsys Armenia is the biggest employer in information technology
sector of Armenia. Its staff is currently about 625 employees and it
is growing by 30% every year. Synopsys has some 70 local offices in
North America, Europe, Japan and Asia, with its headquarters based
in California.
Synopsys Inc appeared on the Armenian market after the merger of
Leda Design and Monterey Arset into one, Synopsys Armenia open joint
stock company, in October 2004. Synopsys Armenia CJSC provides R&D
and product support in EDA, design for manufacturing (DFM) and the
development of semiconductor intellectual property (IP).
To develop the IT and communication technologies sector, the company
has been conducting a number of events in the framework of a Synopsys
Week in Armenia.
An annual international microelectronics Olympiad is also among
significant events in the sector. The event was held October 16,
with President Sargsyan granting educational awards to school and
university students who excel in their academic and social activities.
On October 16, an announcement was made that Anwar Awad, vice
president of engineering at Synopsys, has replaced Rich Goldman, vice
president for corporate marketing and strategic alliances and chief
executive officer of Synopsys Armenia CJSC, as executive sponsor of
the Armenia site.
Speaking at a news conference Hovik Musaelyan, Synopsus Armenia chief
executive manager thanked Rich Goldman for 9 years of cooperation and
his invaluable contribution to the company and to the development of
IT sector in Armenia.
Anwar Awad said: "Since establishing Synopsys Armenia, the
capabilities of our team have grown significantly. Today, with over
550 engineers, our Armenian teams are working on the very leading
edge of semiconductor processes, all the way to FinFET technologies
at 16 nanometers," said Anwar Awad. "Our achievements in Armenia
are a testament to the professionalism and commitment of dedicated
Synopsoids at all levels of our organization. I look forward to
working with our team for continued investment in our Armenian site
and in our employees there."
http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/171418/