Cadence Design Systems has said that it recognizes India as a critical hub for innovation and data-driven growth and is committed to deepening its footprint in the region's data center sector.
Speaking to DIGITIMES Asia recently, Melika Roshandell, product management group director, and Mark Fenton, product engineering director, at Cadence, said that the company's strategy includes investing in localized R&D efforts, tailoring solutions for India's unique market, and engaging with ecosystem partners to drive joint innovation.
"We actively seek collaboration opportunities with Indian technology companies, academic institutions, and government initiatives to foster skills development and co-innovation," Roshandell said. "By combining local expertise with Cadence's global leadership in AI and design innovation, we aim to accelerate growth in India's data center and semiconductor landscape, establishing a foundation for long-term success."
India's data center market is expected to experience significant growth, with the market size projected to expand by 6.53 percent between 2025 and 2029, reaching a value of US$11.85 billion by 2029, according to data from Statista.
Offering Reality DC Design
At the heart of Cadence's data center interests is Reality DC Design, a solution aimed at optimizing data center and system design. The tool employs digital twin technology to create virtual models of current or planned data centers.
By simulating the entire data center ecosystem, it leverages artificial intelligence, high-performance computing (HPC), and physics-based simulation to enhance energy efficiency, with potential improvements of up to 30 percent.
"By integrating advanced AI algorithms into its design and operation workflows, Reality DC enables predictive analytics for system performance and resource allocation," said Roshandell. "This empowers data center operators to anticipate and mitigate potential inefficiencies or failures, significantly reducing downtime and improving operational efficiency in line with the dynamic requirements of India's burgeoning digital ecosystem."
India's data center market growth is fueled by increasing demand for cloud computing, digital services, and AI workloads. Cadence Reality DC leverages artificial intelligence to address key challenges, such as optimizing infrastructure costs, managing rising energy demands, and ensuring reliable service.
Energy efficiency and digital twin technology
Energy efficiency has become a key focus for AI-driven data centers, particularly in India, where sustainability is an increasing priority. Reality DC leverages AI-powered thermal analysis and workload optimization to reduce energy consumption while maximizing computational performance.
"By enabling precise modeling of power utilization and cooling systems, the platform ensures that energy is allocated where it is needed most, reducing wastage or stranded capacity," said Roshandell. "Furthermore, Reality DC reports and simulates carbon, water, and energy utilization into its simulation environments, helping organizations align with India's sustainability goals and reduce carbon footprints in the data center sector."
Reality DC's digital twin technology offers a virtual replica of data center infrastructure, allowing operators to simulate, analyze, and optimize performance before implementing physical changes. This capability is particularly valuable in addressing scalability challenges within India's diverse and rapidly expanding market.
"The digital twin considers localized factors such as climate variations, power availability, and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the data center is customized to regional conditions," said Fenton. "For example, cooling strategies can be optimized for local climate, and energy models can be tailored and tested for local grid reliability. This adaptive approach helps Indian businesses scale their data center operations efficiently and effectively."
Stronger connections in the semicon industry
Reality DC can act as a bridge between India's semiconductor and AI ecosystems by providing an optimized platform for the development and deployment of compute-intensive workloads, the company said.
With Reality DC's AI-backed infrastructure optimization, semiconductor companies can ensure their chips are validated in real-world AI-related use cases, covering areas such as inference models, edge computing, and high-performance computing tasks.
"This alignment accelerates innovation while ensuring that the underlying infrastructure supports the diverse demands of India's growing AI market," Roshandell said. "Additionally, Reality DC provides collaborative simulation environments that encourage innovation and promote stronger partnerships across the semiconductor and AI industries."