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TCS innovation centre to drive AI transformation for 60 Singapore SMEs, start-ups
TCS innovation centre to drive AI transformation for 60 Singapore SMEs, start-ups

Time of India

timean hour ago

  • Business
  • Time of India

TCS innovation centre to drive AI transformation for 60 Singapore SMEs, start-ups

Up to 60 Singapore SMEs and start-ups will receive an AI boost from India's largest IT services provider TCS ) with its launch of a high-powered innovation centre in the city new facility, located within TCS Asia Pacific's office at Changi Business Park, will allow the firm's customers and partners, including up to 50 small and medium-sized enterprises and 10 start-ups in the next 12 months, to work with its experts to co-develop, prototype and scale AI solutions for real-world business Mumbai-headquartered TCS also plans to hire up to 50 fresh graduates from local universities in roles such as data science and cyber security to support the centre's operations. The company has 6,600 employees in plans to expand the facility in the first half of SMEs typically do not have access to top consulting talent for tech, but the new centre will be able to help bridge that gap, The Straits Times quoted Punit Agarwal, TCS Singapore country head, as saying on Thursday."The innovation centre will partner with local and global corporations to advance their digital transformation -- by connecting businesses including start-ups, academia, and government agencies, the centre will drive cross-sector innovation and collaboration," he established its operations in Singapore in 1985. The firm, which specialises in IT services, consulting and business solutions, has a presence in 55 countries worldwide.

Tata Consultancy Services aims to hire 50 fresh graduates to support new innovation centre
Tata Consultancy Services aims to hire 50 fresh graduates to support new innovation centre

Business Times

time19 hours ago

  • Business
  • Business Times

Tata Consultancy Services aims to hire 50 fresh graduates to support new innovation centre

[SINGAPORE] Indian consulting giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) intends to hire 50 fresh graduates from local universities across different fields to support its innovation centre focused on artificial intelligence (AI). TCS has already made 25 job offers, and intends to make 25 more to fresh graduates by the end of the year. Currently, the company has a headcount of 6,600 in Singapore, it said. The innovation hub, which was officially launched on Thursday (Jul 3), is located within TCS' Asia-Pacific office at Changi Business Park. The new facility is part of the company's global innovation ecosystem, TCS Pace, which includes centres in cities around the world, including London and New York. TCS did not reveal how much was invested in opening its latest innovation hub. 'The new centre in Singapore will explore the application of AI and automation across critical industries to enhance productivity, ensure operational resilience, and accelerate innovation,' it said in a press statement. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The opening of the centre coincides with TCS' 40th anniversary in Singapore, and is the company's first AI-powered innovation hub in the world. Responding to media queries, TCS shared that the centre aims to work with 50 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), 10 local startups, and all local autonomous universities within the next 12 months. Speaking at the launch, Punit Agarwal, country head of Singapore at TCS, said that the facility will focus on providing support to SMEs to adopt digital technologies. It was also revealed that this was the first phase of setting up the research and innovation centre. The next phase, which is an expansion of the current facilities, will be opened sometime next year. 'The space will enable TCS customers and partners to work closely with experts to co-develop, prototype, and scale AI-powered solutions that address real-world business challenges, focusing on innovation across public services and industry sectors,' noted TCS. The event's guest of honour, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said that the opening of the innovation centre in Singapore aligns with the goal of National AI Strategy 2.0, where the government hopes to anchor AI capabilities in the Republic. 'I am encouraged by TCS' customer-centric approach towards digital transformation and adoption, and its commitment to helping partners innovate and offer solutions that build their customers' confidence and trust.'

60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches a new innovation centre here
60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches a new innovation centre here

Straits Times

time19 hours ago

  • Business
  • Straits Times

60 S'pore firms to get AI boost from Tata Consultancy as it launches a new innovation centre here

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox (From left) TCS Pace global head Leena Walavalkar, High Commissioner of India Shilpak Ambule, TCS Ppresident for growth markets Girish Ramachandran, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan, TCS chief technology officer Harrick Vin, TCS Singapore country head Punit Agarwal, TCS chief technology officer Michele Lemmens at the launch of the new facility on July 3. SINGAPORE - Up to 60 local SMEs and start-ups are getting an AI boost from India's largest IT services provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) with its launch of a high-powered innovation centre in Singapore. The new facility, located within TCS Asia Pacific's office at Changi Business Park, will allow the firm's customers and partners – including up to 50 small and medium-sized enterprises and 10 start-ups in the next 12 months – to work with its experts to co-develop, prototype and scale AI solutions for real-world business challenges. TCS also plans to hire up to 50 fresh graduates from local universities in roles such as data science and cyber security to support the centre's operations. The company has 6,600 employees in Singapore. TCS declined to disclose the facility's cost or size, but said it plans to expand it in the first half of 2026. Mr Punit Agarwal , TCS Singapore country head, told The Straits Times on July 3 that SMEs here typically do not have access to top consulting talent for tech, but the new centre will be able to help bridge that gap. 'SMEs may not be as tech-savvy as larger corporations, but our consultants can guide them in understanding their data, learning how to use AI, and assessing their existing tech stack to identify what needs to be modernised,' he said. Mr Agarwal also noted that the centre will serve as a platform for fintech firms and start-ups to showcase their products and join TCS' Co-Innovation Network – a global ecosystem that connects emerging tech companies with TCS' enterprise customers worldwide. 'The centre will bring together our deep domain and contextual knowledge of customer business and cutting-edge technologies from Google, Nvidia and other technology partners to deliver impactful outcomes for business in Singapore,' he said. At the launch ceremony for the new innovation centre on July 3 , Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan said Singapore will continue to deploy and develop digital AI solutions with digital and local players. He noted that TCS's new innovation centre will play a similar role to the $150 million Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI) announced in the 2025 Budget, which helps Singapore-based companies gain access to cloud resources, AI tools and consultancy services. 'It will partner with local and global corporates to advance their digital transformation – by connecting businesses including start-up s, academia, and government agencies, the centre will drive cross-sector innovation and collaboration,' he said. Headquartered in Mumbai, TCS established its operations in Singapore in 1985. The firm, which specialises in IT services, consulting and business solutions, has a presence in 55 countries worldwide.

Workato and Tata Consultancy Services Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Next-Gen Innovation and Help Companies Modernise Legacy Systems
Workato and Tata Consultancy Services Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Next-Gen Innovation and Help Companies Modernise Legacy Systems

Zawya

time05-03-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

Workato and Tata Consultancy Services Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Next-Gen Innovation and Help Companies Modernise Legacy Systems

The alliance will advise companies on how to streamline operational processes, accelerate digital transformation and drive faster innovation. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 5 March 2025 - Workato®, the leading enterprise orchestration platform, announced a new strategic alliance with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions. The TCS and Workato alliance is a commitment to help businesses streamline operations, drive productivity and embrace innovation. With this collaboration, Workato and TCS will strengthen their joint enterprise orchestration capabilities to enable digital transformation and technology modernisation for their customers. Named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for iPaaS, Workato enables enterprises to transform their business operations by orchestrating business processes end-to-end and operationalizing AI across the entire organization. The company's low-code/no-code platform is designed to make it easy for Information Technology and business teams to integrate their applications, data, and experiences while maintaining security and governance. Workato's AI-powered agentic capabilities allow customers to rapidly build and manage powerful AI agents that take action and orchestrate workflows. 'Today, customers need to rationalize and simplify their technology spread. They are investing in platforms that can help them automate, improve productivity, and deliver efficiencies across the enterprise landscape. Workato, with its integration, automation and AI capabilities, helps simplify, automate, and deliver significant cost savings to customers. TCS, with its deep domain and technology expertise, has been working with Workato to help customers define their integration roadmap, simplify technology landscape, and deliver more with less through automation and AI,' said Punit Agarwal, Singapore Country Head, Tata Consultancy Services. Over 200 TCS practitioners have been trained on the Workato platform and have completed Workato's implementation certifications. By leveraging the power of Workato's platform, TCS will help its extensive network of clients deliver custom solutions to address complex business problems and accelerate digitalisation. This includes integrating data across enterprise systems, modernising legacy applications, automating repetitive and manual tasks, and embracing AI-powered enterprise orchestration. 'The enterprise IT landscape is changing rapidly as a result of evolving business demands, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiatives. Enterprises are facing the convergence of integration and automation solutions which seamlessly connect enterprise applications, implement business process orchestration, and enable human tasks and workflows to unlock the true potential of siloed enterprise data for intelligent, data-driven business growth,' said Kiran Deshpande, Global Enterprise Integration Practice Head, Tata Consultancy Services. 'Workato's AI-powered, hyper-automation platform along with TCS' domain, contextual, and technology knowledge, enables customers in their digital transformation initiatives for accelerated business growth,' he added. 'We are thrilled to embark on this strategic alliance with TCS, a global leader in business solutions consulting and digital transformation. By joining forces with TCS and leveraging their extensive network and industry expertise, we're well-positioned to help more enterprises in Asia Pacific pursue AI-powered efficiency, productivity and innovation across their business,' said June Lee, General Manager, Workato Asia Pacific. 'Together, our partnership will provide an unmatched combination of strategic consultancy based on deep industry knowledge and AI-driven workflow orchestration capabilities, to deliver unparalleled value to our joint customers.' Hashtag: #Workato The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Workato Workato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real time, driving efficiency and agility. Trusted by over 12,000 global customers, Workato empowers organizations of every size to unlock new value and lead in today's fast-changing world. Learn how Workato helps businesses of all sizes achieve more at Tata Consultancy Services Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world's largest businesses in their transformation journeys for over 56 years. Its consulting-led, cognitive powered, portfolio of business, technology and engineering services and solutions is delivered through its unique Location Independent Agile™ delivery model, recognized as a benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest multinational business group, TCS has over 607,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 55 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $29 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and is listed on the BSE and the NSE in India. TCS' proactive stance on climate change and award-winning work with communities across the world have earned it a place in leading sustainability indices such as the MSCI Global Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Emerging Index. For more information, visit Workato

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