Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with Insper, one of Brazil’s leading higher education and research institutions. This collaboration aims to advance industry innovation for TCS customers in South America by leveraging technologies like AI, GenAI, IoT, and spatial computing. The collaboration between TCS and Insper will include academic research work, development of technology prototypes, and organization of seminars, hackathons and technology talks using the TCS Pace methodology for innovation at scale. TCS will offer its customers across the region exclusive access to its cutting-edge research and innovation capabilities, combined with Insper’s academic expertise, ecosystem, labs, and expert resources.

The partnership aims to drive innovation across diverse industries such as banking, financial services, insurance, energy and resources, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, among others. Proposed research initiatives include satellite-based geo-sensing to enhance crop yields in Brazil, reducing the down time in offshore oil rigs, and using AI to accelerate new drug development process. By integrating physical assets, partner technologies, and addressing unique customer challenges, TCS will collaborate with clients to co-create new offerings and solutions. These innovations will be tailored to help businesses enhance their digital capabilities, drive operational efficiency, and stay competitive in an evolving market.

TCS is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that has been partnering with many of the world’s largest businesses. TCS offers a consulting-led, cognitive powered, integrated portfolio of IT, business & technology services, and engineering.