TCS and Qualcomm partner to set up innovation lab in Bengaluru

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Qualcomm have partnered to set up the TCS Innovation Lab in Bengaluru. At the lab, the two firms will co-create scalable and sustainable edge AI capabilities built on Qualcomm platforms. It will enable the development of of customised low-cost solutions that can be deployed on intelligent devices, on location and in real time to streamline processes at large enterprises.

The lab will be part of the IoT-focused Bringing Life to Things Network lab, which is equipped with 5G private network infrastructure and other hi-tech network and equipment. The teams will develop capabilities for sectors that need agile IoT solutions, such as security and surveillance, healthcare, smart infrastructure, and manufacturing. The lab is designed to support the rapid prototyping, experimentation, and large-scale implementation of Edge AI capabilities built on a Software Defined Everything (SDx) approach.

“Our collaboration with TCS marks an important step in bringing practical, real-time Edge AI solutions to industries that are rapidly evolving. The TCS Innovation Lab in Bengaluru will serve as a space where advanced AI and connectivity meet real-world challenges,” said Savi Soin, Sr. Vice President & President, Qualcomm India.
TCS will leverage advanced Edge AI and SDx capabilities that are hardware-agnostic, configurable, and service-oriented to help global enterprises build systems that adapt quickly to changes in industry ecosystems and business processes.

The proposed solutions shall find applications in medical devices, smart handhelds for controlling industrial processes and machinery, smart infrastructure and advanced safety and surveillance mechanisms. Running TCS’ SDx capabilities on Qualcomm Technologies’ Edge AI-enabled System-on-Chips will connect the physical and digital worlds more seamlessly, the company said. 

“By combining TCS’ Software Defined X approach with Qualcomm Technologies’ Edge AI platforms, TCS will create next-gen industry solutions that are adaptive, scalable, and sustainable – delivering exceptional value to our clients across sectors,” Regu Ayyaswamy, Global Head, IoT & Digital Engineering, TCS, noted.