India, Bangalore, June 11, 2004 - . D'gipro Design Automation & Marketing Pvt. Ltd. announced today that it will provide sales and technical support for all IBM semiconductor products to the India market. D'gipro, established in 1987, is the leading VLSI solution provider in India for ASIC, FPGA & system-level designs. "We expect IBM's advanced and complete semiconductor products to be more desirable for our customers because it is truly the technology leader in state-of-the-art semiconductor and interconnect technologies. We are very pleased to focus on promoting and delivering IBM semiconductor products to our customers in India.

This will bring in a big revolution to the Indian IC Fab market since customers will have access to the local team. D'gipro has also been in the forefront of VLSI tools solutions for many years in India which will help us to have a good reach to our customers" said Mr. S.Ramachandran, Managing Director, D'gipro Design Automation. D'gipro has a strong team of sales, marketing and technical professionals. "The company insists on rigorous training, professional workshops, and market updates," Ramachandran said.

"This is what has enabled us to provide excellent services and support to our customers." "D'gipro's long experience in the IC Design business and in-depth knowledge of the Indian semiconductor market will help develop interest in IBM technology among customers and bring IBM innovation to market faster in India, said Mr. Cheng Hing Nan, IBM Client Executive for ASEAN and South Asia. D'gipro has also been in the forefront of VLSI Design Training for many years in India and this has added value to its customers.