TCS launches AI, IoT and 5G Innovation Hub at Hyderabad, India

TCS in collaboration with Qualcomm has announced today the launch of Innovation Hub in Hyderabad, India.

With 5G technology, users can experience low latency while dealing with cloud computing, highly responsive multiplayer gaming, immersive 360-degree video, and instant apps, etc.

The internet of things (IoT) gathering data from machine sensors that report on position, temperature, air quality, acceleration, pressure, tracking vehicles at any scale. The 5G speed will make such tracking almost instantaneous. Such a tremendous amount of data can be gathered and directed at machine learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence) algorithms delivering crucial insights to make intelligent decisions.

Executive Opinion

Global Head, Technology Business Unit, TCS, V Rajanna, said, "The convergence of 5G, AI and edge computing will open unprecedented opportunities for value creation in industrial automation, autonomous vehicles and other industries. The new Innovation Hub brings together TCS’ and Qualcomm Technologies’ world-class technology expertise to unlock the potential of transformational solutions in this emerging space to help global enterprises explore the art of the possible and accelerate their Business 4.0™ journeys.”

Vice President, Qualcomm India Private Limited and President, Qualcomm India & SAARC, Rajen Vagadia, said,  "Artificial Intelligence coupled with 5G has the power to transform the world, simplifying and enriching our daily lives. Qualcomm Technologies has been working persistently to achieve this transition by creating the essential components that will help enable the development of these exciting new experiences. We are thrilled to extend our long relationship with TCS into a more strategic collaboration through the Innovation Hub and explore new and innovative use cases of 5G technologies and AI relevant to India and enterprises across the globe."

AI, IoT, and 5G Innovation Hub

The announcement notes that both companies will leverage AI, IoT, and 5G technologies and help global enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

The new hub will leverage TCS' and Qualcomm Technologies’ expertise in digital technologies, 5G, edge AI and edge devices to build solutions. The innovation hub will also bring forward and develop use cases in automotive, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and utilities segments.

By 2020, 5G network services are expected to be launched in some of the major cities across the globe. South Korea, the US, the UK, Finland, and Switzerland have already started 5G services, notes Garner report.

In February 2019, TCS through its venture arm Digitate introduced an upgrade to its artificial intelligence / cognitive automation product, ignio Cheetah. In the same month, Qualcomm also announced its advanced multimode 5G modem for global 5G rollout and supports all major frequency bands.

In June 2019, TCS and SAP partnered to launch SAP Leonardo powered Intelligent Field Inventory Management (iFIM) solution.

This month, Ericson partnered with the Chinese smartphone market Oppo to establish a joint lab in Shenzhen, China, to focus on the 5G innovation.