As part of this multi-million, multi-year deal, TCS will scale its role from managing infrastructure and applications to delivering end-to-end global network operations, through an integrated network-as-a-service model, the company said in a statement.
The expanded collaboration will deliver an AI-driven, secure and standardised digital infrastructure to support ABB’s global network operations, it added.
The collaboration will support ABB’s future network model programme, aimed at creating a standardised, centrally managed and AI-driven digital infrastructure, TCS said.
The programme will replace fragmented network environments with a centralised architecture that brings together service integration and management (SIAM), a global network operations centre, advanced security capabilities and a modernised local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN) and software-defined WAN systems.
TCS will help ABB improve user experience, enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security and compliance, scale service delivery and prepare for next-generation digital operations.
Alec Joannou, Group CIO, ABB, said, “The Future Network Model represents an important milestone in reinforcing the digital foundation of ABB’s global operations. As our business evolves, it is critical to have an ecosystem that is resilient, secure and aligned with long-term transformation goals. Our association with TCS reflects a shared focus on delivery excellence, continuous enhancement, and building capabilities that can support our strategic priorities.”
Anupam Singhal, President, Manufacturing, TCS, said, “For over two decades, TCS has had the privilege of supporting ABB’s transformation journey, and the Future Network Model marks the next chapter in this partnership. With AI embedded into the network operations model, supported by secure digital infrastructure and our deep domain expertise, we are bringing our ‘infrastructure to intelligence’ approach to build a resilient, intelligent network backbone.”
Over the past two decades, the TCS-ABB partnership has delivered several transformational programmes that have strengthened ABB’s technology foundation. These include consolidating multiple ERP systems into a unified SAP platform and accelerating cloud transformation and adoption. Together, these initiatives reflect a deep, outcome-driven partnership that continues to evolve with ABB’s business priorities, the company pointed out.
