| Former name | Sasken Communication Technologies Limited |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 (age 37) |
| Hq location | 139/25, Ring Road, Domlur |
| Hq location city | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Hq location country | India |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | |
| Industry | |
| Services | |
| Revenue | ₹ 504.31 crores (FY 18–19) |
| Net income | ₹ 90.42 crores (FY 18–19) |
| Num employees | 2,000 (March 2019) |
| Homepage | www.sasken.com |
Sasken Technologies Limited (formerly Sasken Communication Technologies Limited) is an Indian multinational technology services company, based in Bengaluru.
Origin
Sasken was founded by Rajiv C Mody, its chairman & MD, and three other co-founders: Krishna Jhaveri, Suresh Dholakia, and Badruddin Agarwala. Sasken came into being as Silicon Automation Systems in 1989 in a small warehouse in Fremont, California. Later, the company changed its name to Sasken Communication Technologies Limited. The name 'Sasken' is a portmanteau of its original name (SAS) and 'ken', the Scottish word for knowledge.
Sasken acquired the operations of Blue Broadband Technologies in 2005, creating Sasken Network Engineering Limited (SNEL).[2] Sasken acquired iSoftTech Private Limited, Chennai in June 2006.[3] In September 2006, Sasken acquired the Finnish company Botnia Hightech Oy, now known as Sasken Finland Oy.[4]
On 24 January 2007, Sasken entered into a joint venture with Tata Autocomp, known as TACO Sasken Automotive Electronics Pvt Ltd (TSAE).[5]
In February 2017, Sasken Communication Technologies Limited announced that it had changed its name to Sasken Technologies Limited.[6] In January 2018, Sasken unveiled a new logo.[7]
In July 2022, Sasken announced that Abhijit Kabra was appointed as the CEO.[8] In June 2024, Sasken's board designated Rajiv C. Mody as CEO in addition to his existing position of chairman and managing director.[9]
In April 2025, Sasken acquired BORQS International Holding Corp, an embedded software and products company.[10]
References
- ^ https://hrnxt.com/news/executive-moves/sasken-names-priyaranjan-as-cfo-b-ramkumar-as-chief-risk-officer/51049/2022/08/10/
- ^ "Sasken acquires firm to foray into telecom network management". Business Standard India. 2005-02-19. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ "Sasken acquires iSoftTech for $1.5m". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ "Sasken acquires Finland-based co in all cash deal". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ Reporter, B. S. (2007-01-26). "Sasken enters into JV with Tata AutoComp". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ "Sasken Communication Technologies Limited announces corporate name change to Sasken Technologies Limited to reflect its broad range of services". @businessline. Retrieved 2021-04-14.
- ^ "Sasken unveils new logo to reflect its 30-year-old heritage". -DQChannels. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
- ^ "Sasken appoints Abhijit Kabra as its chief executive officer". EquityBulls. 2022-07-20. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ^ "CMD Rajiv C. Mody Appointed CEO of Sasken Technologies". Board Stewardship
- ^ "Sasken Technologies Completes Acquisition of Borqs Technologies"