TCS launches India’s first Oracle AI data platform lab in Kolkata, plans expansion to four more cities
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has expanded its partnership with Oracle by launching India’s first Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Center of Excellence (CoE) in Kolkata, aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence and data-driven transformation.
Located at Delta Park Lords in Kolkata, the new facility will help organisations address key challenges in AI implementation, including fragmented data environments, slow analytics processes, limited scalability and operational inefficiencies. TCS said the lab will leverage reusable architectures, industry-specific solutions and accelerators to enable enterprises to convert data into actionable insights and deploy AI-powered automation at scale.
The company also announced plans to establish Oracle AI Data Platform Labs and Centers of Excellence in four additional Indian cities over the next three years.
The Oracle AI Data Platform combines the capabilities of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Autonomous AI Database, and OCI Enterprise AI to make enterprise data AI-ready and support the development and deployment of agentic AI applications.
Arvind Mehra, Head, Alliances & Channels – Technology, Oracle India, said, “TCS is helping customers accelerate AI adoption by establishing the Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Center of Excellence, which is built on a secure, unified data foundation and integrated AI capabilities. Together, we are enabling customers to turn data into real business outcomes, from actionable insights to intelligent automation—by leveraging Oracle AI Data Platform to simplify, scale, and operationalize AI across the business.”
Sudipto Ray, VP & Global Head, Oracle Practice, TCS, said, "The Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Center of Excellence will deliver Oracle’s industry-leading AI capabilities, database, and cloud-native solutions to TCS’ clients around the world. The facility is designed to accelerate the journey from ideation to experimentation to full-scale deployment. By harnessing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and the latest advancements in AI, the lab will help customers reimagine their operational strategies both in data analytics and rapid application development. As a result, customers will be better positioned to utilize their data, adopt intelligent automation, and maintain a robust competitive edge in a fast-evolving digital landscape.”
The initiative underscores TCS’ continued investments in AI engineering, intelligent data platforms, and advanced analytics. The company said it currently has a centralised pool of 26,000 Oracle-skilled professionals across India to support customers in their AI transformation journeys.