Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched an AI-Powered Research & Innovation Centre in Singapore, aiming to accelerate digital transformation and cement Singapore’s status as a global innovation leader. The centre, located at the TCS Asia Pacific Office in Changi Business Park, was inaugurated with the presence of Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of National Development and the Ministry of Trade & Industry, Singapore.
The centre will serve as a collaborative hub, bringing together startups, academia, and enterprises across the Asia Pacific region to co-create scalable AI solutions. This initiative aligns with Singapore’s Smart Nation vision, supporting its ambition to become a digital-first economy by leveraging advanced technologies.
Jermaine Loy, Managing Director of the Economic Development Board, Singapore, remarked, “We welcome TCS’ new AI-powered Research and Innovation Centre to Singapore’s growing and vibrant innovation ecosystem. The centre’s focus on helping local businesses accelerate their digital transformation and training graduates to have in-demand digital skills is aligned with Singapore’s push for AI to be used responsibly to boost productivity and competitiveness.”
The centre is part of TCS’s global innovation ecosystem, TCS Pace™, which includes hubs in cities like Amsterdam, London, and New York. It will explore AI applications across industries to enhance productivity and drive sustainable growth. Girish Ramachandran, President – Growth Markets, TCS, highlighted Singapore’s strategic position as a technology hub, stating, “This new AI centre will connect Singapore with other innovation hubs, enabling cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange.”
TCS’s commitment to Singapore’s innovation landscape is further evidenced by its past initiatives, such as the Digital Acceleration Centre launched in 2018. The new centre will also focus on addressing talent gaps and supporting local startups, thereby strengthening Singapore’s economy and workforce readiness.
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