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Akeana Partners with IPro in Israel

Akeana, a leading innovator in high-performance RISC-V Processor IP, has recently joined forces with IPro Silicon IP, a prominent sales outsourcing firm in Israel. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance the availability of RISC-V IP solutions specifically tailored for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs within the chip design community of Israel.

Akeana's Vision

Founded with a commitment to delivering top-tier performance and configurable IP to the RISC-V ecosystem, Akeana stands at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. Their team utilizes extensive experience to provide advanced CPU and Compute Subsystem IP that meet a variety of market demands. Akeana has a comprehensive portfolio of RISC-V Core IP that includes:

• - Microcontrollers
• - Big-Little application cores
• - High-performance data center cores
• - Multi-threaded cores for demanding networking applications

Notably, Akeana’s design approach allows for customization based on the specific computational and bandwidth needs of different industries. This ability is critical in catering to the diverse requirements found in various vertical markets.

Advanced Features and Security

Akeana’s offerings boast a server-class feature set that includes state-of-the-art security measures, reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS), telemetry, and efficient power management. With options for In-order, Out-of-Order, and Multi-threading microarchitectures, Akeana’s advanced processor designs are adept at tackling complex computational challenges.

Aiming for Growth in Israel

According to Amit Nanda, Vice President of Strategy, Solutions and Partnerships at Akeana, expanding into Israel is a logical step. He highlights the nation’s renowned culture of innovation and dynamic fabless semiconductor landscape as key factors for their expansion strategy. Nanda emphasized that IPro’s extensive knowledge in Compute IP and successful history in processor IP sales make them an ideal representative for Akeana.

Mauro Diamant, General Manager at IPro, echoed Nanda’s sentiments. He articulated the enthusiasm within the Israeli SoC community for high-performance, adaptable RISC-V processing solutions, and he is excited about the prospects Akeana brings to the table.

About Akeana

Akeana is on a mission to revolutionize semiconductor IP performance and innovation. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Akeana is funded by notable investors including Kleiner Perkins, Mayfield, and Fidelity Ventures. The company is focused on providing equity licensing options and empowering clients with highly configurable technology, stepping beyond the constraints of traditional vendor models. Akeana is paving new paths in markets such as microcontrollers, automotive, data centers, and cloud computing.

About IPro

IPro is dedicated to serving the Israeli chip design sector by providing licenses for Silicon IP from select global partners. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional functionality through strategic IP collaborations and outstanding support. Maintaining high standards of service has allowed IPro to build strong relationships within the chip design community, enabling quick and efficient market entries for its partners.

With this partnership, Akeana and IPro are poised to make significant strides in the technological landscape of Israel, fostering a robust environment for innovation in semiconductor solutions.