TCS, Qualcomm to Open Innovation Lab in Bengaluru
The lab aims to co-create smart, scalable solutions that work in real time on-site, whether in factories, hospitals, or other critical settings, so decisions happen instantly, without relying on the cloud.
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Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) has teamed up with Qualcomm to open an innovation lab in Bengaluru to build AI that runs on devices and software that lets companies control and update equipment through code.
The lab aims to co-create smart, scalable solutions that work in real time on-site—whether in factories, hospitals, or other critical settings—so decisions happen instantly, without relying on the cloud.
Think of it like giving everyday machines a brain of their own. Instead of waiting for instructions from a faraway server, the device can think and act on the spot. And because the smarts are in the software, companies can update their machines like apps without changing any hardware.
The companies said the lab will focus on “software-defined everything” (SDx) and edge AI. SDx will replace many fixed, hardware-only functions with programmable software, so firms can add features or fix issues without swapping boxes. Edge AI is the intelligence that sits on the device itself such as on cameras, handhelds, and sensors, so decisions are faster and data can stay on-site.
Early use cases include medical devices, handheld controllers for industrial machinery, intelligent infrastructure systems, and safety and surveillance.
TCS said these solutions will be designed to cut costs and streamline processes for large enterprises in real time and on location. The systems will pair TCS’s SDx approach with Qualcomm’s edge AI-enabled system-on-chips to connect the physical and digital worlds more seamlessly.
The Bengaluru facility is part of TCS’s IoT-focused “Bringing Life to Things Network Lab,” the company’s umbrella for building and testing smart, connected solutions.
The lab is equipped with a private 5G network and advanced test equipment, and will serve customers in security and surveillance, healthcare, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The idea is to give firms a place to quickly create, test, and roll out device-side AI using flexible, software-first methods.
“The TCS Innovation Lab in Bengaluru will serve as a space where advanced AI and connectivity meet real-world challenges,” Savi Soin, Senior Vice-President and President, Qualcomm India said in a statement.
“This lab will develop next-generation solutions for intelligent medical devices, smart industrial handhelds, and advanced safety and surveillance systems. TCS remains committed to investing in innovation and harnessing the power of AI to help enterprises unlock greater agility, efficiency, and business value,” V. Rajanna, Business Group Head, Technology, Software and Services at TCS, said in the statement.
“By combining TCS’s Software Defined X approach with Qualcomm’s Edge AI platforms, we will create next-gen industry solutions that are adaptive, scalable, and sustainable,” said Regu Ayyaswamy, Global Head of IoT & Digital Engineering at TCS.
TCS pointed to a recent example, in which, using Qualcomm’s on-premise edge AI device, the company built a visual inspection tool for a leading automaker that reads live camera feeds and flags tiny surface defects on steel and painted parts with about 90% real-time accuracy.
