Embedded Systems
The Embedded
Technology sector is currently amongst the fastest growing
sectors within the IT segment, and is likely to remain for a
long time to come. As a consequence, there is a rising
demand in this field for Professionals who can deliver on
the challenging requirements in this field.
Professionals trained in embedded systems technologies
happen to be a rare commodity in the recruitment
marketplace. Considering the vast scope of the field,
ranging from telecom to consumer electronics to aerospace,
the demand for embedded systems engineers for product
development and application, will continue to grow in the
years to come. According to an IDC report the international
market as a whole expects product development worth $75
billion, which will require as many as 150,000 trained
professionals in embedded systems development by the year
2005. While India is a known player in the software services
space, the image of the country has been so far as a
low-cost service provider. This is where embedded software
development, which requires specialised skill sets, can make
the difference.
It is a sector promising a fast track career, which is only
for the brightest and the best. From handheld devices like
personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smart cell phones, to
automobiles and rocket propellers, embedded computing
systems are in the heart of all. The demand for embedded
systems is in fact rising in the areas of integrated
embedded solutions spanning across various industry
verticals. "As the world is experiencing groundbreaking
research in the area of hardware technology (e.g. Nano
technology and Quantum Mechanics), packing more power into a
single chip will become possible in the near future.
Researchers are trying to implement more than one core in a
single chip. Once these kind of chips become a reality, it
will lead to further miniaturisation of the ICs. This in
turn will pave the path for the development of SOC's (System
on Chip),"
The recruitment market will continuously need more and more
trained professionals to meet the requirements of multiple
industrial sectors. There are very few high-end training
providers offering courses focused on embedded software in
India.
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