TCS and Qualcomm Launch Bengaluru Innovation Lab to Drive Edge AI and 5G Solutions
September 17, 2025
TCS and Qualcomm have partnered to establish an innovation lab in Bengaluru focused on developing Edge AI, 5G, IoT, and smart manufacturing solutions, emphasizing rapid prototyping and deployment through a Software Defined Everything (SDx) framework.
The lab aims to create cost-effective, customized solutions for sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, security, and surveillance, supporting real-time deployment on intelligent devices.
This collaboration builds on previous successful projects, such as a real-time visual anomaly detection system for automotive defect inspection that achieved 90% accuracy using Qualcomm’s Edge AI devices.
As of 1:50 PM on September 17, 2025, TCS's stock was trading at ₹3,171.00, up 0.80%, with a market cap of ₹11,38,142 crore, reflecting investor confidence following the announcement of this strategic partnership.
TCS, part of the Tata Group and headquartered in Mumbai, is committed to innovation and engineering excellence, supported by over 600,000 employees and generating over US $30 billion in revenue in 2025.
Founded in 1968 and listed on NSE and BSE, TCS continues to expand its global footprint through strategic collaborations like this one with Qualcomm.
TCS's management stated that this partnership will promote the development of energy-efficient, cost-effective, and agile AI systems to support the future of connected industries.
The joint efforts aim to build scalable, sustainable solutions that support the future of connected industries and digital innovation worldwide.
The collaboration seeks to address the rising demand for autonomous, high-performance devices that enable real-time decision-making and operational efficiency across industries.
It also focuses on developing hardware-agnostic, secure, and configurable devices that support autonomous decision-making and automation.
V Rajanna of TCS highlighted that the new lab will accelerate innovations in SDx and Edge AI platforms, helping enterprises achieve greater agility, efficiency, and long-term value.
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Economic Times • Sep 17, 2025
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