Synopsys Named Top-Tier Software Vendor by APPS RUN THE WORLD in the APPS and CLOUD TOP 500 Market Report

Synopsys Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators

Synopsys provides products and services used across the entire silicon-to-software spectrum to bring Smart Everything to life. From engineers creating advanced semiconductors to product teams developing advanced electronic systems to software developers seeking to ensure the security and quality of their code, Synopsys customers trust that their technologies will enable them to meet new requirements for low power as well as reliability, mobility, and security.

Synopsys is supplying the electronic design automation (EDA) software that engineers use to design and test integrated circuits (ICs), also known as chips. Synopsys also offers semiconductor intellectual property (IP) products, which are pre-designed circuits that engineers use as components of larger chip designs rather than designing those circuits themselves. Provides software and hardware used to validate the electronic systems that incorporate chips and the software that runs on them. To complement these offerings, Synopsys provides technical services and support to help its customers develop advanced chips and electronic systems. These products and services are part of their Semiconductor & System Design segment. Synopsys is also a provider of software tools and services that improve the security, quality, and compliance of software in a wide variety of industries, including electronics, financial services, automotive, medicine, energy, and industrials. These tools and services are part of their Software Integrity segment.

Synopsys Recent Developments

In November 2023, Synopsys unveiled a revolutionary generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) capability named Synopsys.ai Copilot, marking a significant leap in accelerating chip design processes. This breakthrough is the outcome of a strategic partnership between Synopsys and Microsoft, leveraging the Azure OpenAI Service to integrate the power of GenAI into semiconductor design. Synopsys.ai Copilot, an advancement within Synopsys.ai, the industry's pioneer in AI-driven electronic design automation (EDA), seamlessly incorporates Azure OpenAI Service's generative AI capabilities with Synopsys' leading chip design tools and intellectual property.

This collaboration aims to empower engineering teams to expedite time-to-market and address systemic complexity through the prowess of conversational intelligence. As the semiconductor industry faces the challenge of a projected 15% to 30% workforce gap for chip design engineers by 2030, Synopsys.ai Copilot emerges as a transformative solution, learning new skills and adapting to teams' evolving needs. The collaboration emphasizes AI infrastructure scalability, allowing Synopsys.ai Copilot to be deployed in any on-prem or on-cloud environment, integrating Microsoft Azure's high-performance computing infrastructure to handle AI workloads for advanced chip design and verification applications. Furthermore, the partnership prioritizes the development of responsible AI systems, promoting safety and trustworthiness in the deployment of AI technologies for creating innovative silicon-based applications.

In August 2023, Synopsys unveiled the Synopsys Software Risk Manager, an innovative Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) solution designed to empower security and development teams in simplifying, aligning, and streamlining their application security testing (AST) efforts. This new solution integrates intelligent, policy-driven orchestration and vulnerability management capabilities with Synopsys Software Integrity Group's leading Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Software Composition Analysis (SCA) engines. The Software Risk Manager supports various open-source and commercial AST tools, ensuring a flexible and comprehensive approach to application security.

By providing a holistic view of the application security posture and accelerating time to value, Synopsys Software Risk Manager addresses the complexity and operational costs associated with managing software risk at scale. With a focus on implementing policy-driven AppSec at scale, unifying user experiences across disparate testing tools, consolidating vulnerability reporting and management, simplifying AppSec integration in development workflows, and optimizing core application security testing, this solution enables organizations to consistently enhance their application security across diverse projects and teams.

In March 2022 Synopsys has unveiled an innovative cloud-optimized electronic design automation (EDA) deployment model, Synopsys Cloud, designed to revolutionize chip and system design flexibility. This new deployment model offers a single-source, pay-as-you-go approach, providing unparalleled levels of productivity and efficiency for complex chip designs. Synopsys Cloud leverages Microsoft Azure's pre-optimized infrastructure, addressing the rising interdependencies in chip development. The collaboration with Microsoft Azure introduces a software-as-a-service (SaaS) chip development solution, offering customers direct access to pay-as-you-go options for cloud computing resources and Synopsys' cloud-enabled design and verification products. This approach not only streamlines chip development but also caters to the dynamic nature of chip design and verification workloads, allowing designers to scale resources based on their evolving needs. Synopsys Cloud represents a transformative leap, offering virtually unlimited compute and EDA access, fostering semiconductor innovation, and delivering a flexible, secure chip development environment to meet future demands.

In October 2021, Synopsys announced the industry's first complete HBM3 IP solution, including controller, PHY, and verification IP for 2.5D multi-die package systems. HBM3 technology helps designers meet essential high-bandwidth and low-power memory requirements for system-on-chip (SoC) designs targeting high-performance computing, AI, and graphics applications. Synopsys' DesignWare HBM3 Controller and PHY IP, built on silicon-proven HBM2E IP, leverage Synopsys' interposer expertise to provide a low-risk solution that enables high memory bandwidth at up to 921 GB/s.

Synopsys Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Activities

In August 2023, Synopsys completed the acquisition of PikeTec GmbH, a renowned leader in providing solutions for testing and verifying automotive software designed for control unit systems. With the automotive industry witnessing a shift towards software-defined vehicles (SDVs), the significance of efficient and effective software testing methods is more crucial than ever. The growing complexity of SDV systems necessitates advanced testing and verification efforts, presenting a significant challenge for both automobile manufacturers and their suppliers. PikeTec's expertise in test automation tools, facilitating intuitive and flexible testing across all development phases and simulation environments, aligns seamlessly with the industry's demand for earlier and comprehensive testing of automotive software.

By combining Synopsys' leading Software-in-the-Loop (SiL) and virtual hardware solutions with PikeTec's tools and services, this acquisition positions Synopsys to provide automotive companies with robust solutions, enabling them to bring software-defined vehicles to market faster, safer, and more securely. The collaborative efforts of Synopsys and PikeTec aim to address the evolving challenges of software development and verification in the automotive sector.

In April 2022 Synopsys acquired WhiteHat Security, a prominent provider of application security software-as-a-Service (SaaS). This move reflects Synopsys' commitment to fortifying its position in the dynamic application security testing (DAST) technology space, augmenting its comprehensive application security testing offerings. The approximately $330 million cash transaction underscores Synopsys' dedication to advancing SaaS-based security testing solutions and integrating security into the software development lifecycle. The acquisition aligns with the shared vision of Synopsys and WhiteHat Security, both pioneers in delivering SaaS-based application security testing. Synopsys anticipates the transaction, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, to be finalized in its fiscal Q3 2022, with expectations of being roughly neutral to FY2022 non-GAAP earnings per share. The addition of WhiteHat Security's expertise and DAST capabilities is set to bolster Synopsys' commitment to building trust in software, offering enhanced security solutions to its broad customer base.

In November 2021, in order to enrich its silicon lifecycle management solution with real-time, in-field optimization technologies, Synopsys acquired Concertio Inc., a provider of AI-powered performance optimization software. The acquisition is another step in the continued enhancement of the Synopsys SiliconMAX Silicon Lifecycle Management (SLM) Platform. The terms of the deal, which are not material to Synopsys or its financials, are not being disclosed.

In September 2021, Synopsys acquired the semiconductor and flat panel display solutions from BISTel, a provider of engineering equipment systems and AI applications for semiconductor smart manufacturing, headquartered in South Korea. The acquisition broadens Synopsys' industry-leading process control solutions for semiconductor fabs with an integrated and comprehensive yield management and prediction solution to enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency. The acquisition also adds a team of experienced engineers to accelerate technology development using real-time manufacturing predictive analysis.

In June 2021, Synopsys acquired Code Dx, a provider of application security risk management solutions that automates and accelerates the discovery, prioritization, and remediation of software vulnerabilities. The addition of Code Dx enables Synopsys to offer customers consolidated risk reporting and prioritization across correlated software vulnerability data produced by Synopsys solutions and more than 75 third-party and open-source application security and development products. Headquartered in Northport, New York, the acquisition also adds a team of R&D engineers experienced in vulnerability correlation and integrating security testing activity across the entire software development pipeline.

In May 2021, Synopsys completed its acquisition of MorethanIP, a provider of Ethernet Digital Controller IP supporting data rates from 10G to 800 G. This acquisition expands Synopsys' DesignWare® Ethernet Controller IP portfolio with the addition of MAC and PCS for 200G/400G and 800G Ethernet, providing customers with a complete low-latency, high-performance Ethernet IP solution for networking, AI, and cloud computing SoCs. The acquired MAC and PCS IP complement Synopsys' existing 112G Ethernet PHY IP solution. The acquisition also adds a team of experienced R&D engineers with extensive domain knowledge who have led the development of high-speed Ethernet specifications.

Synopsys Customers in ARTW Customer Database

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Synopsys EDA and IP customers are primarily semiconductor and electronics systems companies. The customers for its software integrity products include many of these companies as well as companies in a wider array of industries, including financial services, energy, and industrials. Some of Synopsys' customers include Eagle Investment, Direct Edge, PointClickCare, OpenText, Entersekt, Copperleaf, Ontario Systems, Science Logic, Olympus, Medical Technology, Spirent, and many more.

Synopsys Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions

In September 2023, Synopsys expanded its Synopsys.ai full-stack EDA suite with the introduction of the Synopsys EDA Data Analytics solution, a groundbreaking AI-driven data analytics continuum tailored for every phase of integrated circuit (IC) chip development. Distinguishing itself as a pioneering solution in the semiconductor industry, the EDA Data Analytics offering employs AI-driven insights and optimization to enhance exploration, design, manufacturing, and testing processes. Synopsys Design.da enables in-depth analysis of data from Synopsys.ai's design execution, offering chip designers comprehensive visibility and actionable insights to uncover power, performance, and area (PPA) opportunities. Synopsys Fab.da focuses on storing and analyzing large streams of fab equipment process control data, optimizing operational efficiencies, and maximizing product quality and fab yield.

Synopsys Silicon.da collects petabytes of silicon monitor, diagnostic, and production test data to enhance chip production metrics, such as quality, yield, throughput, and silicon operation metrics like power and performance. This comprehensive solution addresses the increasing complexity of ICs, leveraging AI technologies to improve the quality of results (QoR), verification speed, fab yield, and productivity across the entire IC design flow. The Synopsys EDA Data Analytics solution empowers companies to aggregate and leverage data from architecture exploration to drive improvements in PPA, yield, and engineering productivity. Industry leaders, including Marvell, recognize the significance of big data tools and anticipate improved efficiency and quality in their manufacturing processes through the benefits of Synopsys' advanced analytics tool.

In June 2022, Synopsys propelled design productivity to new heights with the introduction of Synopsys DesignDash, a groundbreaking design optimization solution that harnesses machine learning technology to unlock previously untapped design insights. Positioned as a complementary product to Synopsys' market-leading Digital Design Family and Synopsys DSO.ai, DesignDash offers a comprehensive data-visibility and machine intelligence-guided design optimization solution tailored for advanced SoC design. This cloud-optimized solution provides a real-time, unified, 360-degree view of all design activities, facilitating faster decision-making, a deeper understanding of design trends, and enhanced collaboration in the SoC development process.

DesignDash's extensive capabilities include powerful visualizations, interactive dashboards, deep analytics, and machine learning to extract actionable understanding from vast volumes of EDA metrics and tool-flow data. By offering quick classification of design trends, guided root-cause analysis, and prescriptive resolutions, DesignDash empowers designers to achieve more effective debug and optimization workflows, improve the quality of results (QoR), and significantly enhance the overall design and project-flow efficiency. Integrated with the Synopsys Digital Design family, DesignDash forms a crucial part of the Synopsys Silicon Lifecycle Management Family, providing a pre-silicon to post-silicon data continuum for comprehensive data analysis across the complete design-to-silicon lifecycle.

In November 2021, Synopsys announced that its full EDA flow has been certified by Samsung Foundry for its new 4LPP (4nm Low Power Plus) process. The 4LPP process, which is available now, represents the latest implementation of Samsung Foundry's unique FinFET technology, which delivers chip density, performance, and power advantages for SoCs fueling some of today's most in-demand applications, including high-performance computing, AI, and 5G infrastructure.

Synopsys Risks and Challenges

The chip industry is undergoing major transformation as key players like Intel are aiming to reinvent themselves by focusing on Cloud infrastructure and new data center development efforts. Synopsys may have to adapt to disruptive forces from IoT to the rise of huge contract manufacturers like HonHai.

Synopsys Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI

In September 2021, Synopsys partnered with The Chertoff Group, a global advisory services firm that applies security expertise, technology insights, and policy intelligence to help clients build resilient organizations, gain competitive advantage, and accelerate growth. This partnership with The Chertoff Group brings industry-leading solution providers together to deliver application security solutions that help customers build trust in their software. Customers can now take advantage of The Chertoff Group's advisory services and Synopsys' application security domain expertise to ensure the smooth execution of cloud migration and digital transformation projects.

In May 2021, Synopsys expanded the Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) segment of the Software Integrity Group's new Global Partner Program at the RSA Conference. Synopsys is showcasing integrations between the company's Intelligent Orchestration solution and technology partner tools, including CloudBees and GitHub Actions. With more than 40 DevOps ecosystem vendors currently engaged, the TAP program simplifies and accelerates partner integration with Intelligent Orchestration and other Synopsys application security solutions.

Synopsys markets its products and services principally through direct sales in the United States and principal foreign markets. Typically distributes its software products and documentation to customers electronically, but provides physical media (e.g., DVD-ROMs) when requested by the customer. Synopsys has long-established proven strategic alliances with the leading foundry, FPGA, and IP suppliers that are dedicated to jointly solving the challenges of system complexity and nanometer scale for leading-edge SoC design.

Synopsys has established partnerships with Red Hat, Pivotal, Docker, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and others.

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