Tata Consultancy Services, a worldwide frontrunner in information technology services, advisory solutions, and business consulting, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to enhance the growth of India's independent cloud infrastructure.

With India's increased focus on autonomous and protected digital systems, this partnership seeks to create expandable, artificial intelligence-powered cloud solutions that comply with India's requirements for keeping data within national borders and facilitate the technological advancement of essential government services.

The partnership with C-DAC, which serves as India's leading research and development organization operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), will create and incorporate domestic technological innovations into TCS' independent cloud framework.

This initiative will facilitate the protected and regulation-compliant deployment of vital government systems such as e-Sanjeevani, Dial 112, and computing tasks from federal departments.

The alliance guarantees compliance with rigorous data security requirements while promoting quicker business implementation through improved safety measures, regulatory adherence, and operational efficiency across important industries including medical services, military operations, urban development initiatives, and banking and financial services.

Magesh Ethirajan, Director General – CDAC says, “We are proud to join hands with TCS in a collaborative research partnership focused on developing and delivering next-generation technologies for sovereign cloud, aligned with the nation’s strategic and digital priorities. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward technological self-reliance. By bringing together C-DAC’s expertise in indigenous innovation with TCS’ deep industry presence and execution strength, we aim to accelerate the development, deployment, and long-term sustainability of sovereign cloud platforms.”

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This partnership demonstrates a wider strategic objective focused on decreasing dependence on international cloud giants through the development of a strong, forward-looking national cloud infrastructure powered by OpenStack and domestic technologies. By working together and engaging with government entities, TCS and C-DAC seek to establish sovereign cloud solutions as the preferred option for India's digital modernization efforts.

Girish Ramachandran, President – Growth Markets, TCS says, "This MoU is a significant step forward in realizing India’s sovereign cloud ambitions. By collaborating with C-DAC, we are combining indigenous R&D, public sector infrastructure, and TCS’ enterprise expertise to deliver secure, scalable, and future-ready cloud platforms tailored to the needs of a digitally empowered India."

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Over the course of almost sixty years, TCS has served as a crucial catalyst in India's technological transformation, implementing numerous programs that build the nation, developing digital public infrastructure, revolutionizing services for citizens, and impacting the lives of millions. As a reliable partner, TCS collaborates with various government ministries.

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Approximately 70 percent of Indians receive benefits from services supported by TCS on a daily basis. TCS provides comprehensive citizen-focused services that reach even the most remote areas, including digital transformation of India's premier stock exchanges, collaboration with leading financial institutions, improvements to passport processing systems, health insurance programs, defense personnel pension schemes, and various other initiatives.