Indian IT giant, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), said it has entered into a partnership with US-based chip maker Qualcomm to set up an innovation lab that is dedicated to developing smart and scalable Edge AI capabilities that support enterprises in security and surveillance, healthcare, manufacturing, and smart infrastructure.
The 'TCS Innovation Lab' will be equipped with 5G private network infrastructure and other hi-tech network and equipment facilities that will help develop capabilities for sectors that need agile IoT solutions such as security and surveillance, healthcare, smart infrastructure, and manufacturing, the company said in a regulatory filing.
"Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Qualcomm will co-create smart, scalable, and sustainable Edge AI capabilities utilising Qualcomm platforms for industries moving towards a software-driven approach to make their systems more efficient and resilient in the lab,” the statement said.
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Offering customised, low-cost solutions that can be deployed on intelligent devices on location and in real time, they will help streamline processes at large enterprises, medical devices, smart handhelds for controlling industrial processes and machinery, smart infrastructure and advanced safety and surveillance mechanisms.
The lab is set up to enable rapid prototyping, testing, and large-scale deployment of Edge AI solutions using a Software Defined Everything (SDx) framework, the statement added.
"The TCS Innovation Lab in Bengaluru will serve as a space where advanced AI and connectivity meet real-world challenges. Together, we aim to develop solutions that are cost-effective, efficient, scalable, and tailored to the needs of enterprises looking to modernise and grow in a software-defined world," said Savi Soin, Senior Vice President & President at Qualcomm India.
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