Bengaluru Gets New TCS–Qualcomm Innovation Lab Focused on Edge AI and IoT

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Qualcomm to establish the TCS Innovation Lab in Bengaluru, aimed at advancing Edge AI solutions. The lab will focus on building scalable, sustainable, and low-cost AI-driven systems using Qualcomm® platforms to boost efficiency across industries adopting software-driven approaches.

Integrated with the IoT-focused Bringing Life to Things Network lab, it features advanced 5G infrastructure to support rapid prototyping and large-scale deployment. Key sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, security, and smart infrastructure will benefit from customized real-time solutions, with the facility designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen India’s position in next-gen Edge AI and IoT.

“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 modernize and grow in a software-defined world,” Savi Soin, Sr. Vice President & President, Qualcomm India, said.

TCS will leverage advanced Edge AI and SDx capabilities that are hardware-agnostic, highly configurable, secure, and service-oriented. These will help global enterprises build robust, agile 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.

“This lab will drive the development of next-generation solutions for diverse applications—including 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 long-term business value,” V Rajanna, Business Group Head, Technology, Software and Services, TCS, said.

The latest collaboration between TCS and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., builds on the large transformational projects carried out by both companies across engineering services including silicon solution design and IT support.

Leveraging this collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, TCS recently developed a real-time smart visual anomaly detection capability for material inspection for a large automotive manufacturer. The NextGen approach processes live camera feeds to scan for surface defects for industrial, aerial and terrestrial inspections.

It identifies even the tiniest imperfections on various surfaces, including steel and painted surfaces. The capability achieved state-of-the-art visual detection with 90% real-time accuracy by using a smart and inexpensive on-premise edge device from Qualcomm Technologies.

"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. As the demand for intelligent, automated solutions is on the rise, TCS continues to be committed to developing solutions that will support industries in staying agile,” Regu Ayyaswamy, Global Head, IoT & Digital Engineering, TCS, said.