Announcement
SFO Technologies, the flagship electronics arm of the NeST Group, announced a partnership with US‑based Smart IOPS to produce specialized AI data‑storage hardware at its manufacturing facility in Kochi, Kerala.
Technology Integration
The tie‑up will see Smart IOPS’s proprietary ‘TruRandom’ controller technology integrated into SFO’s production lines, enabling the fabrication of high‑performance solid‑state drives (SSDs) designed for heavy artificial‑intelligence workloads, data‑centre operations and super‑computing applications.
Strategic Significance
The move is presented as a major step forward for India’s high‑tech manufacturing, shifting the domestic electronics sector from primarily device assembly toward the precision‑engineered, thermally‑controlled production required for AI‑grade hardware. The partnership is positioned as supporting the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and enhancing India’s role in the global semiconductor ecosystem by providing a reliable, high‑precision supply chain for international technology firms.
Statements
Dr. N. Jehangir, Chairman and Managing Director of the NeST Group, said the collaboration brings advanced storage technology manufacturing to India and reflects SFO Technologies’ commitment to pioneering advanced design while supporting India’s emergence as a trusted global hub for AI infrastructure. Radhakrishnan Nair, co‑founder of Smart IOPS, added that manufacturing the controller in Kochi demonstrates India’s capability to supply the reliable, high‑precision components essential for world‑class AI computing.
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