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Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
Sovereign clouds are gathering; these two are the first off the block
India's push for a digital infrastructure isolated from global networks is fuelling a boom in sovereign cloud services, creating a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for local tech players. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google's India unit are emerging as early movers in this arena, attracting steady interest from government agencies keen to secure sensitive data on domestic platforms. Several government entities are already moving to these homegrown cloud solutions, four people familiar with the matter said. TCS, with its recently launched SovereignSecure Cloud, is leading the pack among Indian firms. Google's local arm is also gaining traction, offering specialized sovereign cloud platforms with its Google Distributed Cloud. Hiranandani Group firm Yotta Data Services too plans to build a sovereign cloud. To be sure, these contracts aren't too big, though they present a large opportunity for the future. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, an early adopter, spent ₹92 crore overall in FY25, of which around ₹30 crore was for the cloud contract, one of the officials said on the condition of anonymity. TCS did not respond to emailed questions, but a senior executive associated with its sovereign cloud product said one of the reasons behind the product was to "capitalize on the opportunity" amid growing concerns about sovereignty and security of data. Also read | TCS launches India-focused sovereign cloud to boost domestic revenue "We (TCS) believe that we have a completely indigenous built cloud service offering where everything from the hardware to the software is built by an Indian company," the executive said on the condition of anonymity. "This should assure any concerns the government could have when any department or wing of the government agrees to migrate their data to the cloud." Mitesh Agarwal, managing director for solutions and technology, Asia-Pacific at Google, confirmed that the company has already onboarded sovereign cloud clients in India. 'We provide AI models within the sovereign shores of India—for instance, we have Gemini 1.5, where the entire end-to-end data processing happens within our data centres in India itself," Agarwal said. He added that the company makes this offering through a platform called Google Distributed Cloud, which caters to the need for completely isolated cloud storage and computing for sensitive agencies. 'Most sovereign cloud projects would amount to annual revenue of around $2-5 million. While this is not a lot, in the next five years, thousands of such projects are expected to come up from government agencies and private companies alike. This can create multi-billion-dollar revenue streams for the infrastructure providers," one of the officials cited above said on the condition of anonymity. Read this | Yotta goes low on pricing to spur demand for its AI cloud service Sovereign cloud refers to a digital platform based entirely within the country to store and process data, as well as run applications. From the code base to the physical data centres, everything is fully located fully in India—separating them from any accessibility from outside the country. Building such platforms was presented as an early concept about three years ago. In 2023, Monaco in Europe became the first adopter of such a platform by technology services provider VMWare. Since then, the technology has found more takers, as countries grow more protectionist. In India, adoption is being led by government bodies. 'Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission is one such government project that is adopting sovereign cloud services right now. Similarly, Employees Provident Fund Organisation, Passport Seva and Aadhaar's governing body have their own projects, and they are in the process of adopting sovereign cloud into their operations right now," a second official added. 'Adopting sovereign cloud platforms is not a matter of replacing global cloud services from the US Big Tech. There are certain sensitive data requirements for which you need cloud services offered by Indian companies. This would ensure that this data is stored in India, without the risk of it being shared with other geographies by any particular party. This, however, does not mean that every cloud deployment and contract will be replaced, and hyperscalers will have enough space to provide their services to the Indian government agencies and ministries," the official said. And read | India befriends Big Tech as Trump tariffs knock on door, aided by a string of biz-friendly moves
Daily Tribune
29-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
TCS boosts Deep-Tech with new offerings
TDT| Manama Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of the world's largest technology and consulting firms, has launched a set of new digital solutions aimed at accelerating innovation in artificial intelligence, cloud services, and cybersecurity. At a ceremony in New Delhi, India, TCS introduced the SovereignSecure Cloud, a firstof-its-kind platform designed to host sensitive data within national borders while integrating AI capabilities to enhance governance and operational efficiency. The solution is specifically tailored for governments and regulated sectors and is built to comply with emerging data protection standards. TCS also unveiled DigiBOLT, a low-code platform powered by AI, enabling organisations to rapidly automate their processes and scale digital transformation with minimal technical complexity. This offering targets enterprises seeking to modernise their operations and improve competitiveness in the global digital economy. In addition, TCS announced the launch of its Cyber Defense Suite in India, bringing its globally trusted cybersecurity platform to protect enterprises from increasingly sophisticated digital threats. The suite provides AI-driven risk detection, real-time response, and comprehensive protection for hybrid IT environments. Girish Ramachandran, President of Growth Markets at TCS, said the company is committed to supporting digital transformation journeys worldwide, especially at a time when data sovereignty and AI are reshaping national and economic strategies. TCS, part of the Tata Group and headquartered in Mumbai, India, operates in 55 countries and employs more than 600,000 consultants. The company generated revenues of $30 billion in the last financial year and is recognised for supporting critical digital infrastructure projects across sectors including finance, health, education, and public services.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AI boom in India makes resilient cloud infra critical: MeitY secretary
Speaking at the event, TCS chief executive K Krithivasan stressed on the need to be 'very adaptive' in an uncertain world where 'we don't know how things are evolving'. TCS will work with governments, startups, enterprises and academia to address multiple opportunities such as modernising the industry, security and make the public services smarter and more inclusive, Krithivasan said. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads As India looks to apply emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, it is important to have a resilient ecosystem where critical data can be stored in the country, said Meity secretary S generates millions of terabytes and megabytes of data, which is stored in multiple places, not just in India but across the world, Krishnan said.'Eventually, when we have to have a resilient ecosystem within the country, it's important that the most crucial data is stored in the country itself,' he said at Tata Consultancy Services ' Accelerating India conference in New at the event, TCS chief executive K Krithivasan stressed on the need to be 'very adaptive' in an uncertain world where 'we don't know how things are evolving'.TCS will work with governments, startups, enterprises and academia to address multiple opportunities such as modernising the industry, security and make the public services smarter and more inclusive, Krithivasan Ramachandran, president – growth markets at TCS, said many of the company's offerings which have been launched in India can be scaled up launched a sovereign cloud offering, SovereignSecure Cloud, which complies with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act that may require critical data to be stored within the country in some cases if specified by the government. Referring to TCS' offering, Krishnan said this can be used to further build India's digital public goods uncertainties, TCS is 'sharpening its focus' on emerging markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and the Asia-Pacific, in addition to India which is already an important market, Ramachandran told ET. These markets are showing more resilience, although they may see short-term challenges due to the tariff wars, he from India can help TCS' efforts in these markets too, including the sovereign cloud initiative being rolled out first in India, he some of the hardware of the sovereign cloud is not from India, 'when semiconductor picks up in the country, there is an opportunity for us to work with the Tejas (Networks) of the world, the Tata Electronics of the world and build something which is fully indigenous', he said.
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
TCS launches SovereignSecure Cloud for govt, public sector enterprises
IT services behemoth TCS on Thursday announced three power-packed, India-focused offerings including an indigenous and secure cloud for government and public sector enterprises, aimed at strengthening the country's data sovereignty and accelerating AI capabilities. TCS SovereignSecure Cloud is engineered to keep sensitive data within India's borders, leveraging the company's data centres in availability zones of Mumbai and Hyderabad. The Tata Group company also introduced TCS DigiBOLT, an AI-enabled low-code platform, and its globally-recognised Cyber Defense Suite in India, that the company said would empower enterprises to fast-track their digital innovation and cyber resilience. The line-up of offerings include SovereignSecure Cloud - a first-of-its-kind, indigenous and secure cloud for government and public sector enterprises, that strengthens India's data sovereignty and accelerates its AI capabilities. This cloud comes with integrated AI capabilities to support government institutions, public sector enterprises, and regulated industries. "It reinforces India's commitment to data, operational, and digital sovereignty while accelerating its leadership in AI innovation," the company said. This offering provides dedicated infrastructure, designed to enable compliance to the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023, and is built on the principles of Sovereignty, Security, and Sustainability, with AI integrated into its foundation, TCS said. India's largest IT services company said it is doubling down on its commitment to India's digital growth, with the launch of three India-focused offerings that are sovereign by design, secure by default, and sustainable for the future. "This launch marks the beginning of many such offerings tailored for India's unique needs, as TCS dedicates itself to supporting the country's mission of building robust digital solutions that are made in India, for India, and are ready for the world," the release said. The launch took place in New Delhi at TCS' 'Accelerating India' event. TCS Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director K Krithivasan, Girish Ramachandran, President Growth Markets, senior TCS leaders, and marquee Indian customers were present at the event. Girish Ramachandran, President Growth Markets noted that India is at an inflection point where data sovereignty, AI, and digital acceleration are converging to create unprecedented opportunities. "These new offerings, tailored to India's unique needs, reaffirm our commitment to building a secure, AI-powered digital foundation for India, one that not only safeguards national assets but also fuels innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness. "As India moves towards a new era of digital innovation, TCS will continue to lead with indigenous solutions that empower governments, enterprises, and citizens alike, helping them perpetually adapt in an AI-first era," he said. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
TCS launches localised cloud infrastructure, data security solutions for India
NEW DELHI: Homegrown IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS ) on Thursday launched new India-specific solutions to ensure data security enabled by localised cloud infrastructure. Designed to accelerate India's artificial intelligence (AI)-led transformation, TCS has launched 'SovereignSecure Cloud', 'DigiBOLT' and 'Cyber Defense Suite'. 'As we look to apply more and more emerging technologies to various tasks within the country, especially artificial intelligence, more and more data will have to be used. More and more data will have to be processed, and facilities to enable this are needed within the country and to that extent, today's launch is very significant,' said S Krishnan , secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT ( MeitY ). Krishnan added that the event is significant as a homegrown company has launched a local cloud service, which will be available for government, public, and private sector organisations. 'We can use a lot of this facility to further build the digital journey that India has embarked upon,' Krishnan added. As per the top MeitY official, the share of the digital economy in India's overall economy is expected to climb from 6-7% currently to 20% by 2030. 'When we reach that level, it is important that we are equipped in every way to handle all the opportunities that it brings to us,' Krishnan said. Girish Ramachandran, president (growth markets), TCS, said, 'India is at an inflection point where data sovereignty, AI, and digital acceleration are converging to create unprecedented opportunities. These new offerings, tailored to India's unique needs, reaffirm our commitment to building a secure, AI-powered digital foundation for India.' The SovereignSecure Cloud is an indigenous and secure cloud built and managed entirely by TCS. It comes with integrated AI capabilities to support government institutions, public sector enterprises, and regulated industries. The solution keeps sensitive data within India's borders, leveraging TCS data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Complementing TCS SovereignSecure Cloud is TCS DigiBOLT, a comprehensive low-code platform coupled with AI that empowers enterprises to accelerate and scale their end-to-end digital innovation journeys. It provides all the necessary accelerators to model, automate, and optimise digital processes at scale, fuelling faster application implementation, AI adoption, and enterprise agility. Security is the cornerstone of this initiative, and TCS is introducing its Cyber Defense Suite, a security-as-a-service platform, in India, thereby strengthening the cybersecurity framework of enterprises with advanced AI-driven protection.
