TCS wins contract from Ericsson to build cloud-based R&D workplace

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) has won a contract from Sweden's Ericsson SA to help the networking and telecommunications company build and operate its cloud-based R&D digital workplace.

The valuation of the TCS-Ericsson deal wasn’t disclosed.

TCS will leverage its strong contextual knowledge of Ericsson’s R&D and IT environments, coupled with expertise in automation and cloud technologies, to support globally distributed teams with on-demand, zero-touch and remote provisioning, according to a statement.


Further, the Indian IT services firm is launching a state-of-the-art 24x7 Command Centre in Hyderabad to help accelerate Ericsson’s R&D and product development environment.

“We take pride in partnering with Ericsson in this strategic R&D workplace transformation, which further strengthens the long-standing relationship between our two organisations,” said V. Rajanna, global head (technology business unit) at Tata Consultancy Services. “TCS will leverage its contextual knowledge and deep industry expertise in digital transformation to help Ericsson in this journey.”

On Friday, TCS shares rose 0.17% to Rs 3,322.20 apiece on the BSE while the benchmark Sensex ended the day 0.31% lower at 49,591.32 points.