Tata Communications launches AI-first platforms to scale enterprise workloads
What's the story
Tata Communications has unveiled a new suite of "AI-first" digital infrastructure platforms. The move is aimed at helping enterprises scale their artificial intelligence (AI) workloads across distributed environments. The three platforms could add up to $1 million to the company's topline, CEO Amur S Lakshminarayanan told The Economic Times.
Platform features
New platforms designed for an 'AI world'
Lakshminarayanan said the new platforms are specifically designed for an "AI world," where data, models, and applications will be distributed across different clouds and networks. He added that these fast-growing digital categories will outpace traditional connectivity services in the near term. "They may start with a $100,000 monthly run rate but we expect them to reach $1 million quickly," he said.
Growth potential
Three new platforms launched
The three new platforms include a multi-cloud networking platform for connecting data and AI models across fragmented cloud environments, a unified network visibility and management platform across LAN, WAN, and cloud, and an edge distribution platform. The last one is similar to Cloudflare's offering of CDN, DDoS protection, and security for web-facing applications.
Network enhancement
Fast-track internet paths across India to improve latency
Tata Communications is also working on special fast-track internet paths across the country to improve latency for users and other applications. The plan is to skip the slow intermediate stops by directly connecting major hubs like Mumbai and Delhi. This was revealed by the company's Chief Technology Officer Genius Wong.
Development strategy
Platforms developed in India with global market in mind
The new platforms were developed in India, with a global market in mind. This strategy allows Tata Communications to scale domestically and generate better margins internationally. Executives have said that while India's adoption is at par with the world, international expansion enables better pricing and thus better revenue margins overall.
Infrastructure challenge
Infrastructure built for AI ambitions
As digital infrastructure becomes more complex and AI exacerbates this challenge, Tata Communications hopes to provide a secure, unified, and intelligent foundation. The company's press release said as AI moves from pilot projects to core business decision-making, enterprises are realizing that yesterday's infrastructure was never built for today's AI ambitions.